Words Fail Morton (Almost!) As Glasstalk Donates To Child Charity
The organisers of GlassTalk, the highly acclaimed networking event organised in the wake of the Glassex cancellation in March, have donated the proceeds to Gary Morton’s GM Fundraising organisation, with the funds going to the Hope House children’s hospice and respite centre.
GlassTalk captured the imagination of a sell-out 150 delegates from all areas of the UK glass and glazing industry, following a call for an event to replace the ailing traditional industry showcase with The Hilton Metropole, on the site of the NEC at Birmingham, chosen as the venue. The format involved a number of networking sessions where guests joined other guests according to randomly allotted table numbers and tickets, moving to others at set intervals.
The organisers of the recent, highly successful GlassTalk event which took place in March present a cheque to GM Fundraising’s Gary Morton. (l to r: Paul Godwin, Gary Morton, Andrew Glover and Matthew Glover).
The afternoon included a number of ‘On the Couch’ chat show-style interviews held on the centrally located stage, during which key industry figures discussed such issues as generating leads using the Internet; PVC-U recycling; and how to best exploit new planning laws. Discussions were enlivened by the audience being encouraged to participate with many opinions expressed.
Jon Twigge, a key player behind the creation and organisation of GlassTalk, said that the not-for-profit event had hit the right spot on many levels: “This all began as a bit of fun on an Internet blog and grew into something that became a first class day and for many, night. Some great contacts were made and we are collecting many stories of new business opportunities that have come from this. We are all delighted to donate this cheque to help the children at Hope House, something that really puts the icing on the cake.”
GM Fundraising’s Gary Morton believes GlassTalk is here to stay: “I and my colleagues thoroughly enjoyed GlassTalk; it was well organised and a simple and honest concept that provided those attending with a very meaningful opportunity to meet others and to express themselves. I am delighted to accept the donation from GlassTalk – and of course, ultimately the GlassTalk guests – which really puts the stamp on it all.”
Responding to calls from the industry the GlassTalk organisers plan shortly to announce a further date at a venue in the North of England, early in November. Numbers, although they will be increased, will remain limited and anyone wishing to take part at the next event should indicate their interest now by emailing paul@vastpr.co.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Further information will be available shortly.
