http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news Bristol Blue Glass Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:43:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2011/08/19/our-first-year-at-bedminster/ http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2011/08/19/our-first-year-at-bedminster/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:27:39 +0000 admin http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/?p=2901 OUR FIRST YEAR AT BEDMINSTER! Yes, it doesn’t seem possible, but we have been a whole year at Bedminster. The anniversary celebrations will take place on the week-end of the 8th – 11th of September. We have a special programme of events, so do please join us and help us celebrate in style! OPEN DOORS [...]

]]> http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2011/08/19/our-first-year-at-bedminster/feed/ 0 http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2011/05/16/half-term-hand-casting-thursday-2nd-june-10-00-a-m-to-4-00-p-m/ http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2011/05/16/half-term-hand-casting-thursday-2nd-june-10-00-a-m-to-4-00-p-m/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 19:15:35 +0000 admin http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/?p=2881 A unique opportunity to create a lasting memento of your child's hand or foot cast in 24% Lead Crystal, only at Bristol Blue Glass South West, St. Catherine's Trading Estate, Bedminster, Bristol. BS4 4DJ.

]]> http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2011/05/16/half-term-hand-casting-thursday-2nd-june-10-00-a-m-to-4-00-p-m/feed/ 0 http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2011/03/16/glass-blowing-demonstrations-at-bristol-blue-glass-sw-bedminster/ http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2011/03/16/glass-blowing-demonstrations-at-bristol-blue-glass-sw-bedminster/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:26:54 +0000 admin http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/?p=2851 At Bristol Blue Glass SW we host demonstrations for parties, clubs, groups and anyone who wishes to learn and see thee wonders of glass blowing browse the on site glass museum which holds over 140 exhibits ranging from 2000 years old to 19th century glass at our Bristol Blue Glass Factory in Bedminster. Our spacious [...]

]]> http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2011/03/16/glass-blowing-demonstrations-at-bristol-blue-glass-sw-bedminster/feed/ 0 http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/28/bristol-blue-glass-official-opening/ http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/28/bristol-blue-glass-official-opening/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:01:36 +0000 admin http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/?p=2524 Title: Bristol Blue Glass Official OpeningLocation: St. Catherine’s, Bedminster, Bristol. BS3 4DJ Bristol, United KingdomLink out: Click hereDescription: We would be delighted if you are able to join us on Friday 10th. September at 1.00.p.m. when the Lord Mayor of Bristol, together with Sherrie Eugene Hart and Dawn Primarolo, will be cutting the tape to [...]

]]> http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/28/bristol-blue-glass-official-opening/feed/ 0 http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/28/bristol-blue-glass-blue-fun-day-doors-open-day/ http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/28/bristol-blue-glass-blue-fun-day-doors-open-day/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:01:35 +0000 admin http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/?p=2525 Title: Bristol Blue Glass Blue Fun Day – Doors Open DayLocation: St. Catherine’s, Bedminster, Bristol. BS3 4DJ Bristol, United KingdomDescription: Badges and Balloons, Glass Demonstrations, Barbeque, Quizes and Competitions.Start Time: 10:00Date: 2010-09-11End Time: 16:00

]]> http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/28/bristol-blue-glass-blue-fun-day-doors-open-day/feed/ 0 http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/28/bristol-blue-glass-talks-on-the-glass-museum-collection/ http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/28/bristol-blue-glass-talks-on-the-glass-museum-collection/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:01:34 +0000 admin http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/?p=2526 Title: Bristol Blue Glass – Talks on the Glass Museum Collection.Location: St. Catherine’s, Bedminster, Bristol. BS3 4DJ Bristol, United KingdomLink out: Click hereDescription: Dr Francis Burroughes will be giving an insightful talk on the Glass Museum Collection at our new premises where we make Bristol Blue Glass.Start Time: 10:00Date: 2010-09-12End Time: 16:00

]]> http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/28/bristol-blue-glass-talks-on-the-glass-museum-collection/feed/ 0 http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/27/a-little-history-on-bristol-blue-glass/ http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/27/a-little-history-on-bristol-blue-glass/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:59:04 +0000 admin http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/?p=2522 Bristol Blue Glass has been around for many hundreds of years, but due to an economic downslide in the early 20th century its ceased to be. Until in the late 80s when Peter Hewlett started to make Bristol Blue Glass in the famous City of Bristol. Several other companies followed suit and to this day [...]

]]> http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/08/27/a-little-history-on-bristol-blue-glass/feed/ 0 http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/02/26/and-finaly-the-lord-mayors-official-wine-glass-collection-handover/ http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2010/02/26/and-finaly-the-lord-mayors-official-wine-glass-collection-handover/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:53:31 +0000 admin http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/?p=1385 The lord Mayors wineglass collection was finally in its place, beautifully arranged around the 16 seated, conference table at the Bristol Lord Mayors Mansion House. The press were there taking photos and notes. Various other figures were floating around admiring the grand new wine glass collection. Of course we are delighted to have made our [...]

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]]> http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2009/11/21/bbc-radio-bristol/feed/ 1 http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2009/11/21/demonstration/ http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/2009/11/21/demonstration/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:46:12 +0000 admin http://www.bristolblueglass.com/news/?p=181 Title: Demonstration Location: Bristol Blue Glass SW Fishponds Description: We will be hosting a glass blowing demonstration for 18 teachers from 5 different countries. 5 people from the 18 people, one from each country to blow a vase to take home. Start Time: 16:00 Date: 2009-11-19 End Time: 18:00

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