Words Fail Morton 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.
Left to right: 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.”
