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Geoff Bacchus
Those who make the cut to join Team UK will take part in demanding international competitions before the public – representing the best of the best among 52 countries. Chloe, who trained at Moulton College and has worked at Bluebell Flowers in Newport Pagnell for six years, has already made a huge achievement by reaching this stage as she was selected for the team after battling it out over four days of tough National competition. The next stage is undertaking intense training to prepare herself for competing against the best young Florists from across the world on 2nd – 7tn July in Leipzig.
Christmas Lights
The Town Council’s meeting heard four good people offering themselves for co-option as followed from C’ll’r Baines resignation. After careful consideration Richard Curtis was called on to fill the gap.
Representatives from the Christmas Lights team were along to tell of the change-over from tungsten to an L.E.D. system. Initially this will incur considerable cost but offers a very large saving as to the electric bill. Discussion went on to consider a permanent site for the Christmas tree which must be placed safely away from accidental damage. The tree will in future work from a 24volt source. In paru-passu this led to discussion about the Farmers market and the various registrations these events call for.
Much of the most interesting action will be so close to the end of the month as to miss the
A member of our staff is representing the UK in the World Skills - Floristry Final in July
An announcement was made in the House of Commons on 19th March confirming that Bluebell Flowers employee Chloe Woolf has been selected to represent the UK in the Worldskills competition to be held in Leipzig in July.
To gain the selection Chloe has undergone a rigorous process in which her exceptional talent has been thoroughly tested. The route to the final has involved many heats across the UK against some very determined and talented competition.
Chloe says ‘it has been a difficult few months but I am overjoyed that I have been lucky enough to beat so many excellent competitors. I am really proud to be representing my Country in the finals and will be doing my utmost to be awarded the winner’s medal’.
In her quest to be the very best, Chloe has travelled far and wide to enhance her
skills including a training session with world renowned Floral Designer Gregor Lersch. Brenda Gregory Bluebell Flowers owner says ‘we have always tried to encourage young people assisting schools and colleges with work experience and training. We are extremely proud of all our staff at Bluebell Flowers and Chloe’s achievements are a perfect example of what our young people are capable of with the right support and encouragement’, we will be supporting Chloe all the way.
The World Skills competitions are a fantastic way of encouraging and showcasing the often overlooked achievements of the dedicated and talented young people in skilled vocational trades. Around 1000 skilled young people (aged 18-25) will compete for medals in a host of skills including Bricklaying, Web Design, Cooking, Hairdressing and Landscape Gardening.
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