Clare Florist - Who we are...

Humans like flowers respond best to a little tender loving care. Yes you do have to hug them, but a few clues about what they are like is likely to result in them keeping their perkiness for even longer!

Kerryanne - the "Real Boss" Came to Clare Florist nearly 7 years ago for a few weeks and she is still here. Amongst many other things Kerryanne creates new floral designs and is always coming up with fab new ideas. Favourite Flower - French Tulips Hobbies - Cycling, socialising, holidays and talking Favourite phrase - "When is my next holiday?"

Claire - Senior Florist Joined the team over 8 years ago and now selects the best flowers and creates the most wonderful hand tied bouquets. Favourite Flower - Roses Hobbies - Shopping and Eating Favourite phrase - "Is it lunchtime yet?"

Polly - Florist Wanted a career change from massage therapist and turned out to be a natural expert in floristry. Favourite Flower - Lilies Hobbies - yoga, poker, eating and drinking Favourite phrase - "Go team florists!"

Nicola - Our Newest Florist The newest member of our florist team here at Clare Florist Favourite Flower - Tiger Lilies. Hobbies - Shopping and Corrie. Favourite phrase - "What's that your making ? It's LOVELY"

Sharon - Customer Service Been with us for longer than she can remember, bringing a lifetime of customer service care with her. Sharon handles all your calls and is very happy to help you with any problems that need sorting out. Favourite Flower - Phalaenopsis Orchid Hobbies - Footy, Gardening and Eating ! Favourite phrase - "and the fire exits are ......"

Barry "The Boss" - Director Barry has been in the flower trade for "several" years and what he doesn't know isn't worth knowing - so he says! Favourite Flower - Definitely not Carnations - perhaps roses Hobbies - tinkering in the garage Favourite phrase - "I remember when ..."

Ged - Buyer Buying flowers from all over the world in several languages but still trying to master English! Favourite Flower - lily Hobbies - Researching the national drink of Russia Favourite phrase - "I "did" order that"

Dave - IT, Director Computer guy sorts all the bits needed to make everything work, been here forever and ever ..... Favourite Flower - Curcuma Hobbies - Middle distance running Favourite phrase - "Is it plugged in?"

Brian - Business Manager Favourite Flower - Orchid Hobbies - Walking the dog, Music, Cycling and Caravanning Favourite phrase - "Aut viam invenium aut faciam" which translates roughly to "I shall either find a way or I will make one"

Nora - Trainee Florist Nora joined us in February 2008 all the way from Hungary - never worked with flowers and has picked up making bouquets a treat! Favourite Flower - Hyacinth Hobbies - Jigsaw puzzles, Reading & Cycling

Hayden - Media He's harder to photograph than a Greenland Shark. We caught this reflection of him on his way down the stairs. Favourite Flower - English Rose Hobbies - Snowboarding, Beer festivals and Cricket. Favourite phrase - "Just got a wicket!"

Andrew "Pooh" Bear - Prep. Manager Last but by no means least. Pooh checks and conditions all the flowers as they come in as well as making sure our florists have enough boxes, labels and sundries to keep them busy. Favourite Flower - Eryngium (Thistle) Hobbies - Video games and Beer parties (usually with Hayden). Favourite phrase - "Must've forgotten to set the alarm!"