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Flowers by the Sea

Posted on February 10, 2012 by ect_admin

We talk to Margaret Marriott, the NAFAS (National Association of Flower Arrangment Societies) national publicity officer, about what to expect at the NAFAS National Show 2012, held in Southport between 12-14th July. Interview by Richard Forsyth ECT: Why was Southport … Continue reading →

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Victoria Richards – The one to watch in UK floristry

Posted on November 11, 2011 by ect_admin

ECT Travel talks to Victoria Richards, a bright new star in the floristry trade, flying the flag for the UK by winning a Medallion of Excellence in the WorldSkills competition 2011. For a girl who originally wanted to be a … Continue reading →

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The Manfred Hoffmann Interview – Inspiration at IPM Essen

Posted on October 20, 2011 by ect_admin

With ECT Travel in the midst of organising tours for the biggest ‘green’ fair in Germany – IPM Essen 2012, in January 24-27 – we decided to interview the FDF Creative Director, namely Manfred Hoffmann, about his plans to inspire us … Continue reading →

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International super stars in first-of-kind UK floral festival

Posted on June 1, 2011 by ect_admin

Have you heard about the new Floral Event being held in Buckinghamshire this summer? Fleur Creatif, the leading floral design magazine and organisers of Bilzen and The Grand Christmas Happening, present ‘Flowers at Chicheley Hall’, an exciting new floral event … Continue reading →

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