Glass Futures, Network Space Developments, St Helens Borough Council, Liverpool City Region, MPs Marie Rimmer and Connor McGinn welcomed UKRI to the site on Friday 4 th February 2022 to mark
the ground-breaking of the Glass Futures Centre of Excellence.
Ahead of the official opening in Geneva 9th to 11th February (which will be broadcast live) the Glass Sellers marked the start of the UK contribution to this Special Year with the Lecture entitiled:
‘The Age of Glass’
The Master paraded into ‘Come Follow the Band’ after a sparkling reception in the Piper Room and Guests were serenaded to their seats by Nicole Petrus Barracks accompanied by Glass Sellers, Beethoven Piano Prize winner 2020 to find boxes of chocolates with Elves and Father Christmas images. The Master welcomed all, the Clerk said Grace and Nicole sang once more wishing all, the season’s greetings. Dinner commenced with a hearty meal and accompanying wines. A Goat’s Cheese Starter, Pot Roasted Guinea Fowl, Toasted Brioche Croque Monsieur, and an Ice Cream Parfait.
British Glass CEO Dave Dalton said:
“It’s no secret that our industry has faced, and is still going through, some difficult times over the last year which makes it all the more special to be able to welcome everybody back to the Glass Focus Awards to celebrate what we have all achieved together in person.
“We have seen some truly remarkable entries this year, from the incredible innovations that allow our industry to continually evolve and the sustainable actions that drive us forward to our goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions, to the beautiful designs that adorn our buildings and bottles, the unrivalled talent of our workforce and everything in between.
“It’s been a pleasure to welcome everybody back to the awards; we are all extremely proud of the achievements of our industry over the last year and we look forward to building on these in the coming year and beyond.”
Glass Artists Membership – Artisan Freeman.
For those who are or have been actively engaged in the wider glass industry, as an artisan or craftsman, and choose on joining never to proceed to become Liverymen.
For details contact the Clerk: info@glass-sellers.co.uk