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Instant Florist Features at Gardening Show

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An award winning invention, that is proving a godsend for flower arrangers nationwide, will be appearing at this year’s National Amateur Gardening Show.

“The Instant Florist” is the brainwave of Welsh florist Anne Lloyd and takes the pain and strain out of spiralling – the technical term for the skilful process of hand twisting and tying stems.

Anne, from Whitehurst, Chirk, came up with the idea for the device to make life easier for her husband, Mike, who helps out in her shop at busy times. While Anne is a dab-hand at spiralling, Mike finds it a bit of struggle especially in the hectic run-up to events like Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day.

“It is a special knack and many people just get used to doing it but many others struggle. I sat down one day and thought what can I make that would do exactly what my hands do, and just came up with the idea,” explained Anne.

The creative, versatile and re-usable device enables the arranger to hold stems at different angles to create stunning displays. Anne put her idea before the Welsh Development Association (now the Welsh Assembly Government) where it was scrutinised by various panels and heralded as a feasible project deserving of funding which helped get it into production and out in the market place.

At the British Invention Show it scooped the top platinum award for the best consumer product. and also won the Welsh Development Association’s Inventors Award.

Said Anne:” It is an absolute gift for any florist or anyone interested in flower arranging, or people wanting to train to be florists.”

Retailing at just £2.50 “The Instant Florist” will be available at the National Amateur Gardening Show which takes place at the Bath & West Showground at Shepton Mallet, Somerset, from September 1st to 3rd.

The National Association of Floral Arrangement Societies is holding its area competitions at the Show. And Celebrities handing out top tips include flower arranging expert Sarah Raven, (Friday), organic guru Bob Flowerdew, and garden designer Joe Swift (Sunday) and gardening writer Anne Swithinbank (Saturday).

The show sponsored by Renault promises more glorious gardens and dazzling displays than ever, the UK National Giant Vegetable Championships and the National Dahlia Society Show.  And once again entry for children is free.

Tickets (price £9.50 for adults and £8.50 for senior citizens) can be booked now on the credit card hotline on 01749 822 222 or on-line.

 Prices on the gate are  £11 for adults and £10 for senior citizens


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