The Carnival Glass Society Annual Weekend
CARNIVAL GLASS SOCIETY ANNUAL WEEKEND 29 SEPTEMBER TO 1 OCTOBER 2023
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PROGRAMME EVENTS
Friday 29 Sept 18.15 - 21.00
JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION AND TOUR OF THE CARNIVAL GLASS SOCIETY EXHIBITION AT STOURBRIDGE GLASS MUSEUM
*See over 300 items of spectacular carnival glass on display including rarities never exhibited before.
*Enjoy a complimentary first wine, beer or soft drink as you listen to the fascinating story of carnival glass which spans more than 150 years from its early inspirations through to the current day.
*Browse Stourbridge Glass Museum's other amazing exhibits.
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Contact Us or call Trudy on 0759 5261735 for further details and information on how to register for this and/or other weekend events.
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Saturday 30 September 09.30 to 16.30
CARNIVAL GLASS SALES AND TALK ON 'CARNIVAL GLASS TITANS - THOMAS DUGAN AND HARRY NORTHWOOD' AT HIMLEY HALL
Join us in the historic building of Himley Hall, set in beautiful grounds with a garden and lake:
* Spectacular carnival glass sales to suit all pockets (buyers and sellers welcome)
*Outstanding afternoon filmed presentation by renowned author and historian, James Measell, on the Stourbridge glassmaking pioneers Thomas Dugan and Harry Northwood (shown opposite)
*Special raffle for a dainty and rare, 3 inch high carnival glass 'Rex' Vase made by Eda Glasbruk in Sweden in the 1920s (£1 per ticket)
*Our fun carnival glass 'straw draw' (£1.00 per ticket, every even number wins an item of carnival glass)
Plus much more
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Contact Us or call Trudy on 0759 526 1735 for further details and information on how to register for this and/or other weekend events.
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These Events are Free & Exclusive to Carnival Glass Society Members - New Members Welcome
Special membership offer only £14 for electronic membership (up to two names welcome per membership) which runs to 31 October 2024. Includes eight 40-page newsletters packed full of fascinating articles, news, photos and carnival glass fun plus other membership benefits.
Just click on Join Us Now and this link will take you to our webstore where you can join using PayPal, or fill in an application form and pay by cheque if you prefer.
(Includes options for printed newsletters at £25 per year for printed newsletters delivered to a UK address and £32 per year for printed newsletters delivered to an address outside of UK)
Click on Contact Us or call Trudy on 0759 526 1735 for information on how to register for either or both of these events which are free and exclusive to Carnival Glass Society Members.
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OTHER OPTIONAL EVENTS OVER OUR SPECIAL WEEKEND INCLUDE:
Friday 29 September 16.00
Hot and Cold Buffet at Kingswinford Premier Inn Restaurant £10 pp
Saturday 30 September 18.30
Two or three course meal with teas, coffees and mints at Himley Hall in the historic 'Drawing Room' which overlooks the grounds and enjoy Himley's lovely Art Deco 'Cinema Bar' (£25 for two courses, £30 for three courses)
Sunday 1 October 11.00 - 13.30
Canal Boat Trip from the historic Bonded Warehouse along the Stourbridge canal - £9.00 per person
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You are welcome to attend any one or all of our weekend events and, as a new member, you would be warmly welcomed by us all (do not worry if you have no prior knowledge of carnival glass or if you do not collect it - all are welcome who enjoy seeing the glass)
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