A tale of woe.
Radio 4’s Money Box ran a feature on The Flower Bank yesterday about my dispute over a breach of contract with a third party utility...
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The Flower Bank
- Jan 16, 2022
- 1 min
Bulbs, bulbs bulbs
I picked up the most enormous amount of spring bulbs yesterday From M&S - not just loose ones but bulbs in cups and jugs and jars. I...
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The Flower Bank
- Jan 2, 2022
- 2 min
The future...I am deep in thought.
I hope you had a great New Year celebrating - I’m in hiding, keeping germ free as my older daughter after her bout of recent illness has...
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The Flower Bank
- Dec 26, 2021
- 1 min
Phew, we made it.
Happy Christmas and I hope you’re having a great rest. The past week is a little bit hazy - a combination of Christmas floral frenzy with...
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The Flower Bank
- Dec 19, 2021
- 2 min
It's a blur...
Last week was all a bit of a blur which involved plenty of trips to the wholesalers in Crews Hill for supplies of moss and pine branches...
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The Flower Bank
- Dec 5, 2021
- 1 min
Small Business Saturday
Yesterday was Small Business Saturday and a full day of wreath making at The Flower Bank. I’m indebted to a fantastic group of kind...
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The Flower Bank
- Nov 28, 2021
- 2 min
Christmas frenzy
Monday’s session at Grahame Park’s Independent Living Group was the official start to my Christmas frenzy and Lorraine’s look of euphoria...
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The Flower Bank
- Nov 21, 2021
- 2 min
From the bright lights of London
November is flying by and last week I’m sure was the shortest week ever. On Wednesday night I drove into town to Claridge’s where I was...
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The Flower Bank
- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
It's Beginning To Feel A Little Chilly
Please accept my apologies for the lack of post last Sunday there was a technical issue beyond my control which was frustrating. Last...
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The Flower Bank
- Oct 31, 2021
- 1 min
Loving This Time of Year
I love this time of year, well actually, if I’m being honest, it’s really only the decorations. Still, it did give me the wonderful...
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The Flower Bank
- Oct 24, 2021
- 2 min
All Things Markets and Beyond!
Thank you to everyone who came last Sunday to our market. I think Chef Vee’s Grub Club is a great addition. East Barnet Food Bank hub is...
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The Flower Bank
- Oct 17, 2021
- 1 min
Chef Vee Is In The House
I was in central London at 6.30 on Friday morning en route to the Sheraton Mayfair. I really enjoy driving in town as I love being a...
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The Flower Bank
- Oct 10, 2021
- 1 min
Flower Bombing
The photograph is of Ace, who’s taking part in today’s mental health flower bomb. By day he’s a radio DJ and motivational speaker, and in...
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The Flower Bank
- Oct 10, 2021
- 1 min
World Mental Health Day
I’ve been speaking to several groups in recent weeks about the work of The Flower Bank. On Thursday, I had the great honour of talking to...
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The Flower Bank
- Oct 3, 2021
- 1 min
It's All About The Pampas Grass
This week has been a logistical nightmare the lack of petrol forced me to cancel my further afield workshops and reduce any unnecessary...
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The Flower Bank
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
Radio Fame
It was wonderful to re-start our Sunday markets last week and lovely to welcome new stallholders. Jenny, a first time trader, had...
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The Flower Bank
- Sep 19, 2021
- 1 min
Catching Up, Its Been Too Long
I said hello again to people I haven’t seen for 18 months this week. First on Tuesday with Age UK and then on Friday at Barnet’s Health &...
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The Flower Bank
- Sep 12, 2021
- 1 min
Carbon Neutral
The week’s exciting week started with a late-night pick up from The Garden Museum on Monday night. The scene at midnight was a hive of...
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The Flower Bank
- Sep 5, 2021
- 1 min
A Busy Week
I love this time of year, and it’s full of optimism and new beginnings. Tomorrow the kids return to school and a routine after a...
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The Flower Bank
- Aug 22, 2021
- 1 min
When COVID Strikes!
It’s the height of the holiday season, New Barnet is eerily quiet, but we’re still busy with visits from young offenders and volunteers....
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