Balloonies 182 2015

182 Issue 1 2015 NABAS The only independent trade association for the party & promotional balloon industry in the UK

NABAS The National Association of Balloon & Party Professionals - Helping You Take Your Business To A Higher Level

BALLOONIES

FROM YOUR COMMITTEE

BALLOONIES EDUCATE - PROMOTE - INFORM

Hello And A Very Warm Welcome From Your Committee And Back Office.

Your Chairman John Lee is currently recuperating at home, and so I've been asked to write this month's intro to Balloonies. This edition is very much focused on our NABAS Exhibition on 18th & 19th October and why you really do need to be a part of this amazing event.

But first, let's talk about NABAS and reiterate who we are as an organisation, in the hope of helping us all understand our unique status, and why we are members. We are a group made up of some 450 businesses.

We are owned by ALL the members and we are here to support ALL the members. Whatever profits we make stays within NABAS for NABAS members. We have no ulterior motives other than promote our industry and our respective businesses. We are not answerable to any manufacturer, wholesaler or individual. We have a committee, which I'll be totally honest with you and say isn't perfect, and there is certainly room for improvement, but it's all we've got at the moment , and with the help of Kate and Hilary, we are trying to make the best of what we have, BUT this is YOUR organisation. In 2015, we really need to see some of you becoming actively involved. We can't make the changes you want without your contribution and support. Remember, this is your organisation so become an active part in shaping both YOUR and NABAS's future.

So, what did some of us do over the past 12 months? Well, I came up with the strap line "NABAS, Helping You Take Your Business To A Higher Level", which I thought was quite brilliant, so that was me done for the year. We had a couple of meetings, our first Skype call (that's progress for you) and an absolute ton of emails. Through this, we created your new LOGO, almost completed the new website which will be live very soon, arranged training courses around the country, upset each other in some form or another, lost our Vice Chairman and two other committee members, negotiated rates for our AMAZING 2015 NABAS SHOW at Knebworth, answered numerous questions from fellow members, and did I mention my creation of the strap line "Helping You Take Your Business To A Higher Level"? Not bad for a bunch of unpaid part timers, but certainly nothing to get over complacent about! At this point, I really need to take a moment to acknowledge Hilary and Kate's involvement and support in all of this, as without them very little would be done.

Our BIG Date in 2015 is THE NABAS EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW on 18th and 19th October at Knebworth House. I would need the rest of Balloonies to write about why you have to be there! We have some excellent trainers, and I can't tell you how thrilled I am to tell you Chris Horne is one of the teachers. If that wasn't enough to get you booking your place, we also have Matthew Lewis and Mitch Gilbert, both highly knowledgeable and respected teachers and award winning decorators. You also have the opportunity of attending Graham Lee's Twisting Class and Guido Verhof's Link-o-Loon class. You can even learn face painting techniques from Liz Bylett!

We've put an amazing package together for you, and the entire weekend is yours for an unbelievable £349!

This includes: All your classes over the two days, morning refreshments, lunch, afternoon tea, coffee and cakes, Evening Meal, AN EVENING PARTY!!, your overnight Accommodation at the 4 Star Novotel, and an Exhibition on Sunday! All this for ONLY £349. We've managed to reduce the price by £50 due to the revenues received from exhibitors, and as I said in the very beginning, whatever profits we make are passed on to the members! If you can't spend the weekend with us and can't attend our Party and don't need accommodation, you can purchase a day Pass for £139!

Balloonies No. 182

Issue 1 2015

© NABAS - The Balloon Association 2014 Published by: NABAS The Balloon Association Ltd

NABAS Committee Jo Birch, Amiee Hughes , Mitch Gilbert, John Lee, Matthew Lewis, Steve Marsh, George Oustayiannis

Katepwa House, Ashfield Park Avenue, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5AX

T: 01989 762204

Content Editor: NABAS Front cover: Image courtesy of Matt Lewis

Secretariat Gill Hinton, Kate Walker, Hilary Pulsford, Elizabeth Malcolm, Jo Maguire

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To put this into perspective, I was recently invited to a weekend seminar at Downton Abbey ( Highclere Castle in Hampshire) at a cost of £5,000 (YES FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS) and if I wanted to invite my partner for afternoon drinks I could do so for an additional £295. NO FOOD, NO PARTY and ACCOMMODATION WAS EXTRA! If you haven't booked your place yet, ring Kate or Hilary now on 01989 762204 or email: info@nabas.co.uk.

This is a ridiculously low price to invest in yourself, and network with people within your industry. We should never stop learning and never believe we can do everything on our own. Attending this event shows your dedication, commitment and foresight in "Helping You Take Your Business To A Higher Level"! We have industry leading trainers ready and willing to help you grow your business. This show is all about you.

There will be no hard sell on the day, and you won't be told you need to buy equipment you would probably never use. It's a chance to learn new skills, brush up on old techniques and talk to fellow business owners and get help and answers to the questions that may be holding you back. I can't possibly imagine how anyone wouldn't see the value in investing £349 or to put it another way less than £1 per day in 2015, to attend this show!!

So what else is in store for 2015? Well, that's up to you! Are you brave enough to join us on our journey and help shape your industry's future? I hope so!

George Oustayiannis.

George Oustayiannis is a director of GO International and the wholesale representative on the NABAS committee. You can contact him by email at george@gointernational.co.uk or call him on 01438 745746.

NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS An introduction to your two new committee members: Jo Birch - Owner of Special Occasion Balloons based in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.

Although fairly new to the balloon industry I bring with me 30 years experience of sales in the fashion accessory industry. I have great personal interest in design and have found that balloons are a perfect industry within which to be creative and innovative.

As a newbe in the field I have already experienced the passion and enthusiasm within the industry which is infectious!!! I strongly believe in good customer service and the importance of delivering the right (required product) at the right price at the right time. As an industry we are only as good as our weakest-link. It is imperative that there is an infrastructure to support and nurture members to ensure that the reputation of the industry is upheld.

Mitch Gilbert - Owner of Rainbow Balloons & Balloons World Wide Ltd A Veteran of 30 years in the Balloon Industry and proud owner of Rainbow Balloons-Retail (1985) and Balloons World Wide Ltd (1989)-Trade. A cofounder of NABAS and a former committee member during the early years.

I am very pleased to be back on board of the NABAS Committee and wish to assist current and new members within the industry and help project NABAS into the future.

SPRING TIME Lovely Centerpiece or Delivery for Spring

by Peggy Butland & John Preston, Great British Balloon Company Equipment used: • Mini Cool Aire "Dual Pro TM" Inflator Premium Balloon Accessories Ingredients: • • • •

1 x Maxi stick ll 1 x Maxi cup ll 1x Maxi base ll Multi Tape

Additional Ingredients • 5 x 6” Gemar Magenta heart latex balloons • 12 x 5" Yellow polka dot • 3 x 5" Wildberry polka dot • 8 x 5" Gemar Lime Green • 3 x D4(260) Lime Green • 2 x D2 (160)Lime Green • plastic dish • pink tulle

Step 19 - Holding both ends of the D2, inflate the 5" to about 3", then inflate the D2, so the looped balloon is about 3" in length, then Step by Step Instructions: tie the two end together Step 1 - Inflate a 260 Lime Green to about 2", using the Mini Cool Step 20 - Release the air from the 5".so it takes up the shape of the Aire "Dual Pro TM" Inflator, (remember to hold the 260 about half- D2, so creating a leaf way up and stretch it slightly so as to encourage the balloon to Step 21 - Repeat Steps 18 to 20 to create another leaf inflate straight) and tie a knot.

Step 22 - Inflate two 5"Lime Green Balloons to1.5",and make a Step 2 - Take the inflated 260 and wrap around the full length of duplet the maxi stick II. Step 23 - Repeat Step 22, to make a second duplet Step 3 - Using a Multi Tape , attach the Maxi Base ll to the side of Step 24 - Inflate a single Lime Green and tie into one of the duplets, the upside down dish. so creating a cluster of three Step 4 - Using the Mini Cool Aire "Dual Pro TM" Inflator, inflate Step 25 - Take the duplet and the three cluster and twist them two 6" Magenta heart balloons to 5.5" and tie into a duplet. together to form a five balloon cluster Step 5 - Repeat step 4 Step 26 - Take one of the leaves and wrap it with a puffed 260 to Step 6 - Inflate a single heart and tie into one of the duplets, so attach to the maxi stick ll, about half way up creating a cluster of three.

Step 27 - Place the stick into the Maxi Base Step 7 - Take duplet and the three cluster and twist them together Step 28 - Wrap the Lime Green cluster around the base of the to form a five balloon cluster.

Maxi Stick ll, so hiding the mechanics of the Maxi Base Step 8 - Using the Mini Cool Aire "Dual Pro TM" Inflator, Inflate Step 29 - Inflate a 5" Lime green to 1" and tie into the middle of the two 5" Yellow Polka dot balloons to 2.5" and tie into a duplet cluster Step 9 - Repeat step 8 Step 30 - Take the second leaf, and wrap it into the Lime Green Step 10 - Inflate a single polka dot and tie into one of the duplets, cluster to one side so creating a cluster of three.

Step 31 - Inflate a Yellow polka dot to 2.5", repeat with another 5" Step 11 - Take duplet and the three cluster and twist them polka dot and tie together to make a duplet together to form a five balloon cluster Step 32 - Take one of the polka dot 5",of the duplet and twist it in Step 12 - Repeat steps 8 to 11 to make another cluster the middle to make two bubbles Step 13 - Tie one of the clusters into the top of the heart cluster Step 33 - Take a neck of one or the balloons and wrap it a few using a neck for each cluster times around the twist, hold this in place Step 14 - Repeat with the other cluster on the other side of the Step 34 - Twist the other balloon in the duplet in the middle, to creheart cluster ate two bubbles Step 15 - Inflate a Wildberry Polka dot to 1.5" and tie into the Step 35 - Then twist both 5" around each other on the twist, to middle of the yellow polka dot cluster make a tight cluster, inflate a Wild berry 5" polka dot to about 1" and Step 16 - Repeat Step 15 and tie into the centre of the Yellow tie into the middle of the cluster polka dot cluster on the other side, so creating a flower head Step 36 - Tie into the Lime Green cluster, just to the side of the Step 17 - To attach the flower to the top of the wrapped stick small 5" in the middle, so it looks like a small flower simply open up two heart balloons in the flower and slide it onto the Step 37 - Take a small length of pink tulle and tuck it around the top of the stick. There is no need for glue or tape to hold it, the cluster and under the leaf. balloons being latex will grip the wrapped 260's.

Find all the handy hints tips and techniques on Step 18 - Take an uninflated Lime Green D2 and bend it about 3" Premium Balloon Accessories website http:// from the bead end, insert into an uninflated Lime Green 5", making www.premiumballoon.com/Balloon_Design_Recipes/ sure not to twist the D2.

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THE NABAS EVENT 2015 18th & 19th OCTOBER 2015 Knebworth Barns, Knebworth COME AND JOIN US FOR TWO FULL DAYS OF EDUCATION, FUN & NETWORKING AND TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO A HIGHER LEVEL

Classes include: Link-O-Loons with world renowned balloon artist Guido Verhoef Multi award winning Chris Horne will be delivering a number of classes which are not to be missed Big Balloon Decor for Big Balloon Profits Balloon Drops & Exploders Marketing Your Business Light-Up your Wedding Decor; Light-Up your Profits Wedding Décor with a Difference Twisting with Balloons - Beginners & Advanced - with universally renowned twister Graham Lee Introduction to Face Painting with International Award Winning Face Painter Liz Bylett Simple Distortion Techniques with World Master Champions John Preston & Peggy Butland Trade Exhibition on Monday 19th October where you can purchase the products used in the classes and much more...

COST

£349 per person - for the complete two days of education (4 different classes each day) which also includes morning tea/coffee/mini croissants, mid morning tea/coffee/biscuits, buffet lunch, afternoon tea/coffee/cakes on both days, evening dinner & party, overnight accommodation on 18th October PLUS special goodie bag with a value in excess of £100!

£139 per person per day for day tickets only for 4 different classes - to also include morning tea/coffee/mini croissants, mid morning tea/coffee/biscuits, buffet lunch, afternoon tea/coffee/cakes Additional Tickets for the Sunday Evening Dinner & Party can be purchased for £35 per person EVENING DINNER & PARTY DÉCOR If you find yourself at a loose end during the Sunday, if there is not a class that you wish to attend, then why not come along and assist Matt Lewis and Mitch Gilbert with the Gala Décor for the evening party. You will learn from the experts in party décor and have a lot of fun along the way.

Schedule of Classes – SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER

TIMES

Lytton Barn

Cobbald Barn

Manor Barn

Lodge Barn

Arrival tea/coffee and mini croissants

Note: It is possible that due to unexpected circumstances the teacher delivering a particular workshop may change

1 09:30 to 11:00

Some Hands-On

2

Introduction to Face Painting Liz Bylett

Some Hands-On

Twisting with Balloons

3

Some Hands-On

4

Wedding Decor Jane Lee

Some Hands-On

Link-O-Loon 1 Guido Verhoef

Beginners Graham Lee

Tea/Coffee and Biscuits 5 11:30 to

Seminar

Marketing Your Business Amiee Hughes

13:00

6

Demo

14:00 to 15:30

Some Hands-On

Advanced Face Painting Liz Bylett

Some Hands-on

8

Demo

Get Me To The Church John Preston & Peggy Butland

Anagram Decorator Latex Balloons – the new, updated & extended range!

Chris Horne

Lunch 10 Some Hands-On 11 Some Hands-On

12Some Hands-On

Wedding Décor with a Difference Rita Kyriacou

9

7

Twisting with Balloons

Link-O-Loon 2 Guido Verhoef

Intermediate Graham Lee

Big Balloon Décor For Big Balloon Profits Matthew Lewis

Tea/Coffee and Cakes 13

Demo

14 Some Hands-on 15

16:00 to 17:30

Light-up your Décor – light-up your profits TBA

Sellable Distortion John Preston & Peggy Butland

Demo

Simply Stunning Designs with Anagram Balloons Chris Horne

16Some Hands-On Balloon Drops & Exploders Mitch Gilbert

Schedule of Classes – MONDAY 19th OCTOBER

TIMES

Lytton Barn

Cobbald Barn

Manor Barn

Arrival tea/coffee and mini croissants 1 09:30 to 11:00

Some Hands-On

Introduction to Face Painting Liz Bylett

2

Demo

Wedding Décor with a Difference Rita Kyriacou

3

Demo

Anagram Decorator Latex Balloons – the new, updated & extended range!

Chris Horne

Tea/Coffee and Biscuits 4 11:30 to 13:00

Some Hands-On

Get Me To The Church John Preston & Peggy Butland

5

Some Hands-On

6

Big Balloon Décor For Big Balloon Profits Matthew Lewis

Some Hands-On

Link-O-Loon 1 Guido Verhoef

Lunch 7 14:00 to 15:30

Some Hands-on

Twisting with Balloons

8

Some Hands-On

Wedding Decor Jane Lee

Graham Lee

9

Demo

Simply Stunning Designs with Anagram Balloons Chris Horne

Tea/Coffee and Cakes 10 Some Hands-On 16:00 to 17:30

Balloon Drops & Exploders Mitch Gilbert

11 Some Hands-on 12 Some Hands-On Sellable Distortion John Preston & Peggy Butland

Link-O-Loon 2 Guido Verhoef

Lodge Barn

E X H I B I T I O N

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Introduction to Face Painting Tutor: Liz Bylett Description: Come and learn the basics of face painting – all that you need to face paint at a Children’s party. Learn a few designs that you can adapt and expand your business. This course will introduce you to Face painting. The course provides product knowledge and general information about product and equipment supplies. The course will give you basic application techniques and design skills. At the end of the session you will leave with the knowledge of how to paint a number of faces.

Information will be given on how to develop these basic faces and to extend your repertoire. All the Kit is provided. This is hands on class and you will have the opportunity to paint and be painted!

Twisting with Balloons Beginners Tutor: Graham Lee Description: Ever fancied learning how to twist with balloons? Want to learn how to make figures and fun designs that will instantly become an impulse purchase, with hints and tips of the trade. Graham will take you through the basics to build up your confidence and knowledge of the fundamentals to balloon modelling so that you’re ready for your twisting road ahead. Be warned though, twisting is addictive!

Wedding Décor Tutor: Jane Lee Description: Create the dream - rent the package. Balloons can create the 'wow' factor for any event. Clients sometimes struggle, particularly in the current financial climate, to afford their ultimate dream decor. It could benefit you and your client if you are able to rent out certain items to enhance the decor. Your client would gain more for their money and you would have the opportunity of renting your items and earning from them again.

Link-O-Loon 1 & 2 Tutor: Guido Verhoef Description: Guido is an internationally recognised instructor. His curriculum encompasses all the techniques a balloon artist needs to be successful. A significant portion of Guido's classes involve LINK-O-LOON latex balloons. He is always pushing the envelope of design with new balloon techniques and concepts. His instructional DVDs are in high demand in the balloon industry. Currently, there are 8 Link-O-Loon DVDs! We are very excited to see what Guido has to show us in the UK!

Marketing Your Business Tutor: Amiee Hughes Description: Every time you speak to someone about your business you are involved in marketing. Any conversation about your company is an opportunity to promote your business and increase sales. This ‘Marketing Your Business’ seminar will discuss how to promote your business using a combination of traditional and online marketing techniques. Discussion topics include the use of Facebook, Emails, Websites, Competitors, Networking and Local Community Events. This seminar will also look at where businesses can look for support and advice, in order to develop their business and ultimately increase profits.

Light-Up Your Décor – Light-Up Your Profits Tutor: TBA Description: Adding lights to your displays to create the dramatic impact that gives you the edge over your competitors.

Anagram Decorator Latex Balloons – the new, updated and extended range!

Tutor: Chris Horne Description: The already popular range of Decorator latex balloons has been updated and extended for 2015. Fully integrated with Anagram Foils and Amscan Party products, they complete the “One Stop Party Shop” concept. See all the wonderful new additions, and get some design inspiration from Chris in how to get the best from them, in all their various combinations!

Simply Stunning Designs with Anagram Balloons Tutor: Chris Horne Description: There are some truly amazing formats in the Anagram Balloon range, and this presentation will showcase a host of ideas for creating amazing (and Amazingly Simple!) designs for many different occasions!

Advanced Face Painting Tutor: Liz Bylett Description: Come and learn the latest tips and techniques to expand your face paint repertoire. Learn extension looks and speedy tips to give your faces that extra pizzazz and sparkle. This course will take you from the basics of Face Painting through into the next stage of more advanced techniques.

This course is ideal for those with little experience or for those that have had greater experience of face painting, these will have the opportunity to learn advanced techniques; you can learn new techniques from this session at many levels. The day will include more design ideas and inspiration, including the shaping of the face, more advanced blending techniques, as well as further brushwork skills. All the kit is provided. This class is mainly demonstrations but there will be the opportunity to try out some of the techniques and skills taught.

Wedding Décor with a Difference Tutor: Rita Kyriacou Description: This course will enhance what you have already achieved in bubbles, foils and latex balloons - Top Table, Centrepiece and Floor Décor.

Big Balloon Décor for Big Balloon Profit Tutor: Matthew Lewis Level: Hands-On - All Levels of Ability Description: Keep it simple; keep it sellable. Are you afraid of BIG balloons to fill BIG spaces, if so then this is the class for you? Helium or air filled; Tips and Tricks; How to fill, tie and secure; How to transport those big balloons to site; Finishing touches that cost pennies but add pounds to your finished design; 16” Balloons for Aeropole; learn the do’s and don’ts.

From beginner to advanced, this class will show you how to create the WOW Factor without the cost. You will leave this class feeling more confident about BIG balloon decor. Matt Lewis CBA has a very unique way of teaching and still believes that hands on is the best way so come prepared to help. This class is 110% FUN FUN FUN

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Cont...

Balloon Drops & Exploders Tutor: Mitch Gilbert Level: All Levels of Ability – some hands-on Description: What goes up, must come down! Customise balloon drops in many alternative methods to entice your customers and clients. Highly recommended from past participants and well worth attending.

Within this Course you will be shown many different Balloon Drop Methods which don’t always require a Net! The Paper Clip Method; The 646 Balloon Method; The Traditional Exploding Balloon, but with a TWIST!; and more...

This Course is not to be missed. It can increase your Profile and help you create innovative ways to Release Balloons and add to your Balloon Portfolio.

Twisting with Balloons Intermediate Tutor: Graham Lee Level: Hands-On – Intermediate/Advanced Description: Want to learn how to make figures and fun designs that will instantly become an impulse purchase, with hints and tips of the trade. Graham will take you past the basics to build up your confidence and knowledge of the fundamentals to balloon modelling so that you’re ready for your twisting road ahead. Be warned though, twisting is addictive!

Get Me To The Church Tutor: John Preston & Peggy Butland Description: A fun 'hands on' class showing you how to create various Brides and Grooms, from table decoration, deliveries through to room décor. Pick up some new cute ideas to sell to your brides, or as a fun gift for the happy couple.

Sellable Distortion Tutor: John Preston & Peggy Butland Description: Distortion techniques can seem time consuming and perhaps difficult for everyday balloon decoration, but in this class you will get 'hands on ' experience and see how easy some distortion can be! Learn some fabulous ideas to add to your every day decor from faces, hands to flowers. Attend this class to gain some valuable techniques that will add the ‘wow ‘ to your everyday designs.

Note: It is possible that due to unexpected circumstances the teacher delivering a particular class may change

NEW WHOLESALER MEMBER Balloon Market is a wholesaler of balloons and party supplies for all the major brands such as Qualatex, Amscan, Northstar, Oaktree and many more. With the focus heavily on the balloon side of things, Balloon Market stock many of the more specialist balloons you may not find elsewhere, as well as some designs that are manufactured specifically for them.

They do however still have a wide range of party supplies and the range is continuously growing with products from licensed plates, napkins, cups etc., to more unusual lines such as cookie cutters, party games and confetti.

Balloon Market has grown over the years through customer demand in conjunction with providing award-winning customer service. Having come from a background in hospitality, (founders Greg & Rachel both worked on cruise ships in a former life!) providing outstanding customer service is naturally part of the culture.

“For us, a vital component of customer service is communication. We communicate with customers to make sure they get what they want, when they want it. For example, if we are short of something for an order we get in touch with the customer and come up with a solution.

We don’t just send the order out short as, invariably, the missing item is the one thing they absolutely need!” explains Greg.

Outgoing communication is also regular via email and all the usual social media channels.

Balloon Market is the first in the industry to produce a weekly video update on Balloon Market TV (BMTV). This covers all sorts of topics from showcasing new products, detailed product information, How To videos, interviews with manufacturers, VIP offers for those that sign up to emails, etc.. You can see these videos by typing ‘Balloon Market’ into You Tube. Tip: To be eligible for any of the VIP offers, be sure you choose to receive emails when you apply for an account via their website (www.balloonmarket.co.uk).

Helping their customers achieve the success they desire is a high priority for Balloon Market and customers are regularly asked for their input into how the company can improve and to let them know if there is something they would like to see stocked at Balloon Market.

Balloon Market offers a unique combination of benefits that you will not find elsewhere: No minimum order level You receive discount codes to use again and againH.forever!

You receive FREE delivery over £100 Choice of delivery options from 2nd class to courier You can place an order online up until 3.30pm for same day dispatch (Mon-Fri) You can receive industry news and offers via BMTV To sign up for an account with Balloon Market, visit their website at www.BalloonMarket.co.uk , give them a call on 03333 704 777 (number included in mobile plans) or email at info@balloonmarket.co.uk.

NABAS members have been doing some amazing jobs - just take a look over the following pages. If you have something that you want to share then do let the NABAS office know info@nabas.co.uk - what better way to promote your work to show future clients than an article in your industry association's magazine.

Some great themed designs from Nikki at Vale Balloons.

Nikki commented “I’ve used my Silhouette Cameo vinyl printer for putting the Avengers logo and stars on the blue number 7.

Just to say what a fantastic machine. Highly recommended; it has opened up so many more opportunities for personalising, adding detail and perceived value.

Balloon designs by Justine Jenkins of Just B'Loons

BUSINESS FOR SALE BALLOON AND PARTY IDEAS The sale will include: Trading name Balloon and Party Ideas; web site www.balloonandpartyideas.co.uk; email sales@balloonandpartyideas.co.uk; redirection of existing telephone numbers; Design and onward development inc, SEO, google adds, site hosting through introduction to our developer associates.

NABAS Facebook page Like it and use it to upload your designs and see industry related in-

Supplier contacts Stock control and tilling system and option of on-going system support team Shelving fixtures and fittings ; Stock and more This is a great opportunity to buy a ready up and running business and could easily bolt on to an existing compatible business.

Interested?

Please contact Graham or Diana rose - sales@balloonandpartyideas.co.uk Or 01332 824 268

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NABAS NEW MEMBERS 3800 Lisa Mallett Sweets 'n' Things Ltd Fakenham Norfolk NR21 9DY 01328 855172 3801 Karen Bird Your Perfect Party Cheslyn Hay Staffordshire WS6 7ED 01922 418 092 3802 Carrie Dickson Balloon Candy Co Antrim Northern Ireland BT67 0DR 07714 233192 3803 Lee Chapman Get Stuffed Balloons Hartlepool Cleveland TS25 1TY 07546 146507 3804 Anna Smargiassi Bow Flowers London NW2 1NR 020 8458 3974 3805 Lindsey Finnigan Va Va Balloons Saltcoats Ayrshire KA21 6GB 07870 350 917 3806 - WHOLESALER Balloon Market Unit 4, Lulworth Business Centre Nutwood Way Totton, Southampton Hampshire SO40 3WW 033 33 704 777 info@balloonmarket.co.uk www.balloonmarket.co.uk

3807 Kerry Massingham Mass Balloons Woodford Green Essex IG8 8JR 0208 502 9580 3808 David Jones Balloons International Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 5AP 01903 411 586 3809 Julia Manor Balloonz by Juelz Leeds Yorkshire - West LS10 3HB 07977 329392 3810 Zabun Nasar Smart Sweets Solihull B92 8LF 07846 046966 3811 Sue Billington Sue Billington Floral Creations & Classes Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire 07960 843261 3812 Mandi Deakin Angels Balloon Design Burnham on Crouch Essex CM10 8BS 07921 557345 3813 Sally Linton Balloons 2 U Leeds West Yorkshire LS17 8RE 0113 2161786

3814 Concetta El-Badri Le Flower Boutique Bedford MK41 7UW 01234 347581 3815 Dawn Chamberlain Bromley Cross Balloons Bolton Lancashire BL7 9AS 07557 747620 3816 Sara Higgleton Sweetly Chic Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 3QE 07854 161653 3817 Gemma Nicholls Gem's Occasions Neath South Wales SA10 6UT 01792 422041 3818 Mario Panayioutou The Balloon Shop London N14 6JT 020 8920 7911 3819 Cindy Robinson Cindy's Balloons & Flowers Annfield Plain Co Durham DH9 8HY 07980 129899 3820 Janine Lawler SKY Balloons St Denys, Southampton Hampshire SO17 2HS 02381 789808

Yvonne Baynes Lodge Cordell Balloonery Tel: 01986 894482

NABAS APPROVED TEACHERS/TRAINERS

yvonb@tiscali.co.uk Courses Provided: NABAS Level 1; NABAS Level 2;

Mitch Gilbert CBA

Area Covered: East Anglia

Tel: 01625 585910

Rainbow Balloons www.rainbowballoons.me.uk

John Lee CBA & Jane Lee ANBA

info@rainbowballoons.me.uk

Tel: 01908 605960 / 07852 204706

Courses Provided: NABAS Level 1; NABAS Level 2; Advanced level; 260’s Course; Balloon Drops

www.international-balloonacademy.co.uk

Area Covered: Cheshire, NW England & Nth Wales

International Balloon Academy

iba@bloonoccasions.co.uk Courses Provided: NABAS Level 1; NABAS Level 2; Basics & Beyond; Beyond the Basics; Varied range of Master Classes Area Covered: Milton Keynes and beyond

Angie George

Rita Kyriacou CBA Marguerite's Academy of Balloon Artistry Tel: 01279 639508 www.marguerites-academy.co.uk ritakyriacou@btinternet.com Courses Provided: NABAS Level 1; NABAS Level 2; Wedding Workshops

Tel: 08456 122 122

Area Covered: Hertfordshire, Essex & the South East

Courses Provided: NABAS Level 1; NABAS Level 2

Mary George

Capel Manor

Area Covered: Hertfordshire, Essex & the South East

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