Southwark College

Floristry’s Displays Cover Radio Times Party

For a second year running Southwark College’s floristry department has been invited back to create unique floral displays for the Radio Times covers party! The event itself was held at the iconic Claridge's Hotel in London’s West End, celebrating a year of Radio Times issues and giving thanks to those iconic celebrities who have graced its covers.

Our budding florists decorated the ballroom with floral pieces inspired by 1950s Hollywood glamour. Having prepared a week before by creating fans, making streamers and ensuring all equipment and fresh material was packed, the team made four large arrangements which included pink roses and calla lilies adorned with beads, mirrors and feather boas. These were set around the venue and a smaller display was especially designed to be placed in the bar area. The students are all on the level 2 full time Diploma in floristry and the commissioned work is linked with their function decorating unit.

Learners thoroughly enjoyed the day and valued the chance to get creative whilst gaining the experience of helping organise a large scale event. Head of floristry, Louise Roffrey, spoke regarding the day, saying:

“All students were very professional in their approach to the task from the beginning planning stages to the final completed designs and were willing and able to complete all tasks given. The job was challenging as no one had completed designs or orders of this scale, so I am very pleased and proud of their hard work.”

The students’ hard work paid off as they were successfully able to fulfill the client’s request; at the end the BBC event manager and editor of the radio times commented on how fantastic the designs were and said they look forward to seeing us again next year!

PHOTO: Level two floristry students with their floral displays for the Radio Times Covers Party