Archive for October, 2011

The Benefits of Using Local Florists

Monday, October 31st, 2011
Use your local florist

Use your local florist

Consumers today have more choice than ever before when buying products and services. Thanks to the internet we can buy things from companies not just based on the other side of the country, but also on the other side of the world. What’s more, buying from these distant online retailers is often easier than walking down our local high street.

However, just because buying online is easy it doesn’t mean it’s always the best option. Using your local florist can give you a number of benefits that it’s impossible to get from many online flower retailers. (more…)

Florists Go Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

Friday, October 21st, 2011
Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer awareness is a cause that is important to many people; which is unsurprising as it is one of the UK’s most common diseases. It is estimated that 50,000 new cases are diagnosed in this country every day, which equates to someone discovering they have breast cancer every 10 minutes.

Happily, the survival rates for breast cancer are steadily improving as a result of earlier detection and more effective treatments. Playing a big part in this push for greater awareness of the disease are some of our florists, who have taken part in events and even produced special bouquets and displays to support the cause. (more…)