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Blooming lovely florist shop prepares to celebrate 50 years in business

Staff at a long-standing Bearwood florist find working there 'blooming lovely' as it celebrates its 50th anniversary since opening this weekend.

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By Paul Jenkins
Published Mar 21, 2024

Maureen's Florist on Bearwood Road was founded by Graham Wooliscroft on March 24, 1974 and named after his wife Maureen - who still pops in regularly to do a shift at the age of 77.

Graham Wolliscroft who founded Maureen's Florists in 1974
Graham Wolliscroft who founded Maureen's Florists in 1974

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