A WORCESTER woman has been chosen to become the first British florist ever to judge a national floristry competiton in Russia.
Lynda Owen, a florist at the Floral Roundabout in Sidbury, is a member of the European Florists Judges Panel and will spend four days in Moscow at the beginning of September judging the best designers and florists from every region in Russia.
She will be joined by five other judges from around the world to look at the Russians' ability to make six pieces of original floristry ranging from sculptures to bouquets.
Mrs Owen, of Hillary Road, said: "It will be a tough couple of days judging but I think there are a few outings planned as well. It's quite exciting because although I've judged in Italy and Holland a few times I've never been to Russia.
"Flower retailing is a growth industry in Russia and it will be good to share new dimensions of floral design and knowledge."
The Russian National Floristry Championship begins on Friday, September 1.
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