Paula Pryke
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Paula Shane Pryke (born 29 April 1960) is a British
florist and author.
d of Ralph and Gladys Pryke; m 1987, Peter Romaniuk. Educ: Culford School
; University of Leeds
(BEd Hons Hist.). LRAM (Speech and Drama) 1985.
Pryke became a florist in 1987 after having started her career as a history teacher. In her more than 30 years in the flower business, her client roster is filled with celebrities and her work is known worldwide.
For the 2012 New Year, she will travel to Pasadena, California
to help judge the floral floats at the Rose Parade
. Since the 2012 New Year's Day falls on Sunday, the parade will take place on January 2, 2012.
Work: Founder, Paula Pryke Flowers, London, 1998. Lecturer and demonstrator on floral art around the world. Ambassador for Floral Industry Award, NFU, 2000.
Recreations: gardening, cooking, the arts.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
florist and author.
d of Ralph and Gladys Pryke; m 1987, Peter Romaniuk. Educ: Culford School
Culford School
Culford School is a coeducational HMC and IAPS public school for pupils age 3–18. Founded in 1881, it is situated in Culford, four miles north of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, England.-History:...
; University of Leeds
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
(BEd Hons Hist.). LRAM (Speech and Drama) 1985.
Pryke became a florist in 1987 after having started her career as a history teacher. In her more than 30 years in the flower business, her client roster is filled with celebrities and her work is known worldwide.
For the 2012 New Year, she will travel to Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
to help judge the floral floats at the Rose Parade
Tournament of Roses Parade
The Tournament of Roses Parade, better known as the Rose Parade, is "America's New Year Celebration", a festival of flower-covered floats, marching bands, equestrians and a college football game on New Year's Day , produced by the non-profit Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.The annual...
. Since the 2012 New Year's Day falls on Sunday, the parade will take place on January 2, 2012.
Work: Founder, Paula Pryke Flowers, London, 1998. Lecturer and demonstrator on floral art around the world. Ambassador for Floral Industry Award, NFU, 2000.
Recreations: gardening, cooking, the arts.