workshops, talks and garden visits as well as other social activities. A similar programme is often arranged by the Area Associations but on a larger scale. Nationally the highlight of the year is the National Show at which members compete and display their artistic talents in a variety of classes at a different venue each year. There are also demonstrations, talks and workshops all designed to encourage the public to develop an interest in floral art. Recent shows have been at Edinburgh 2008, Coventry 2009, and Harrogate 2010 and are planned for Torquay 2011 and Southport 2012. These are usually three-day events open to members and the general public. Other events for members which take place in various venues around the UK are the Annual General Meeting and the Annual Assembly. The latter is an opportunity to meet up with members and enjoy flower arranging demonstrations, talks, workshops and visits. A number of NAFAS courses teaching floral art and design are available throughout the United Kingdom. The Association also trains demonstrators, judges and speakers. The Flower Arranger magazine is published quarterly. The Association arranges flowers at Westminster Abbey for major festivals and events including Commonwealth Observance in March and the Order of the Bath every four years. Flowers were provided at Westminster Abbey on 17 September 2010 during Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United Kingdom, when flowers in the papal colours of white and yellow were arranged. Close links have been maintained since the earliest years of its existence with the Royal Horticultural Society, to which NAFAS is affiliated. NAFAS has been invited to exhibit at Chelsea since 1975 and each year a different NAFAS Area constructs a huge floral exhibit in the floral marquee hoping to be the recipient of a RHS award. Floral exhibits are also staged at many of the RHS London Flower Shows. With the 50th anniversary of NAFAS in 2009 the opportunity was taken to launch a new rose ‘Golden Fanfare’ at Chelsea by the television presenters Christopher Biggins and Rachel De Thame. The rose is shown on the poster for a flower festival staged at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the golden anniversary of NAFAS. Organisation Members of flower clubs are affiliated to their Area Association and form the affiliated membership of the charity. There are 21 Area Associations providing geographical representation throughout the United Kingdom to which the local clubs are affiliated. It