IF you head out into town today you might be one of the lucky people heading home with a free bouquet of beautiful flowers.
Thousands of posies will be marked with notes inviting passers-by to take them home to spread a little happiness all over the country.
The movement has been led by The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) to mark National Flower Arranging Day with members heading out in force today, Friday, to adorn Britain’s public places with flower bouquets.
They could be left anywhere from park benches, shop doorsteps or city landmarks and brightly branded with a large NAFAS postcard stating ‘Please Take Me Home’.
The idea of leaving bouquets for strangers as a random act of kindness, sometimes known as ‘The lonely bouquet’ or ‘The friendship bouquet’ originated a number of years ago in Belgium, when a local florist begun leaving flowers for people on the streets.
The concept then went viral and for the last six years NAFAS has led this innovation in the UK.
Off to Boots to pick up a prescription and you find these little beauties, thank you @nafas_flowers you’ve made my day, #FlowerArrangingDay pic.twitter.com/Qe6YiZCO8I
— sharon (@MDandAbout) May 3, 2019
Jan Law, chairman of NAFAS, said: “In the past years, each one of our 1,100 clubs, which are situated all over the UK, have taken this, our special day, into their hearts and celebrated it in a variety of ways.
"As our Association celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, we all want to take the opportunity to introduce the public to our special world of flower arranging.
"The fun and friendship found in our flower clubs is a therapeutic experience to be handed on to the next generation to enjoy for many more years.”
Found on the walk home from school saying please take me home, so I did! #FlowerArrangingDay pic.twitter.com/46WVpF8jk2
— Kirsten stillman (@Kirstenphysio) May 3, 2019
Found these BEAUTIFUL flowers on my morning walk with a note saying please take me home.. so I did! They have made my day! 😊 You have inspired me! So off to the market to buy some more flowers! Thanks so much 💖 #FlowerArrangingDay pic.twitter.com/MvdsiTUtId
— ChantelleAfcb🍒 (@Chantel91899362) May 3, 2019
Found these beautiful flowers whilst on my early morning run. I’ve given them to my mum who will pass them to a work colleague who has had a tough week. Thank you so much💐 #FlowerArrangingDay @nafas_flowers pic.twitter.com/JmiuMvuK9x
— Naomi Watson (@nwat_watson) May 3, 2019
If yo do spot one, NAFAS has asked for people to share their find using the hashtag #FlowerArrangingDay.
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