The team of three, who narrowly missed being crowned Interflora’s Student Team of the Year, showcased their skills against four other colleges at the Manchester Central Exhibition Complex.

Shiona Fosh, Felicity Toogood and Helen Allison, who are studying for their Level 4 Higher Diploma in Floristry, had 50 minutes to create a huge worker bee – the symbol of Manchester – in flowers and foliage. The task was designed to test skills and demonstrate creativity, innovation and the sustainable use of materials.

As well as competing at the event, the students were privileged to watch and learn from elite florists from around the globe as they created their floral designs for other categories.

Course Manager Fiona Davies said: “We were delighted to have the chance to show off the skills of our brilliant students at such a prestigious competition and we were thrilled with the result. The judges were particularly impressed with our design and with the techniques we used. Our team were also fantastic ambassadors, both for Reaseheath and for the floristry industry as a whole.”