This News page is run by our inestimable (and that’s just his waistline) PR hound Timeless Tim. This is where we post notice of events and exhibitions, previews of new products, news snippets and general gossip, some of it even fairly close to the truth. For a peep behind the scenes, for the latest scoop on all things Shakspearey and Glassy and for stuff that Timeless wants to put up without Will being able to censor we also have a Facebook page so please do check that out and become a fan.  Timeless & Billy | Latest Commissions The good folk at Somerset County Cricket Club have chosen to adorn one of their new buildings in Taunton with a special commission from Shakspeare Glass. The large round tableau, designed to represent a cricket ball, will take pride of place as part of the redevelopment of the Taunton site and will be the template for a series of smaller pieces which will be used by the County as awards and gifts. The commission, made by Richard Gould, Chief Exec of SCCC, continues the relationship between the Club and Shakspeare Glass which is literally round the corner from the cricket ground. Last year two players who were leaving after giving exceptional service to the County were presented with vases made by Will. Justin Langer and Andrew Caddick loved the vases they were presented with at the Club’s annual dinner and felt they were a perfect memento of their time in Somerset. 
********************************************************* | Thanks to all Wow, what a day. Eager bargain hunters were queueing outside the door for our Open Day even before opening time. Once the doors were thrown back the shop bore a reasonable resemblance to the Tokyo subway! Many, many thanks to everyone who came along, it was great to see so many people and have a chance to catch up with everyone over a glass of mulled wine. Have a look at our Facebook page for a full set of pictures of the day. 
********************************************************* | In the Spotlight Will has just been featured in a nice big piece in the Saturday Telegraph. Recalling Telegraph writer Jane Alexander’s visit to Shakspeare Glass where she blew a glass for her favourite tipple, G&T, the article is highly complementary about Will (well everyone can be wrong from time to time) and shows how impressed Jane was with the glass Will makes. Another great piece of media coverage for Mr Shakspeare. See the article on our Facebook page. Anyway, please have a good look round our website. We’re sure you’ll like what you see. If you can’t get to our Taunton studio you can order through this website with complete confidence. Our FAQ page gives details of our “Can’t Lose” returns policy so there’s no reason at all why you too can’t have a piece of Shakspeare Glass adorning your home.
********************************************************* | In the Spotlight Again If you’ve just arrived here from having watched Will on TV, he didn’t do too badly for a simple glassblower did he? Thanks to Kirstie and C4 for giving enough time for everyone to be able to see the skill that goes into Will’s work. We hope you enjoyed seeing him in action and want to find out more. Although you’re probably drawn to the baubles do check out all the other stuff too. If you’re looking for a gift there are lovely pieces at a range of prices or this might just be the time for a treat and to put some Shakspeare into your home! If you are interested in the teaching sessions, check out the teaching page or give us a ring.
********************************************************* | Don’t Step on the Cracks  Somerset Square, Taunton’s new open space is due to be officially opened on 14 December. Will’s specially commissioned tiles, all 360 of them, are now in place, having been carefully sandblasted back at the Shakspeare Glass workshop, just around the corner from the Square, in order to reduce their slipperyness. Intended to become a focal point and meeting place for the community, there will be special events and performance arts taking place, as well as installations and sculptures for people to enjoy while chilling out by the river. As long as they keep off those lovely pieces of glass…. | The Nicest Man on TV  TNMoTV, as Will was dubbed by a national newspaper, has been up to his media tricks again. After his starring role in Kirstie's Home Made Home, shown by Channel 4 last May, Will has just been filmed again for a Christmas Special of the show. Kirstie blew three fantastic baubles and these are set to feature large in the programme which is schedules to air at the beginning of December (date tbc). Read Will's account of the day's filming on Facebook. | The SG Retro Show   We're really excited about this one! Over a cider recently we started getting all misty eyed about all the people who make up the "Shakspeare Glass Community"; all those discerning folk who, over a number of years now, have bought Shakspeare Glass pieces, who have visited us in Taunton or come and said hello at exhibitions and shows. We then got to speculating about where all those thousands of glass artifacts have ended up. As a good excuse to get all those SG punters together and as a rather special way to mark Will's 50th birthday we thought we'd try to hold a Shakspeare Glass Retro Show. This will bring together as many past works as possible so that we can all see what Will has come up with over the years and how his designs have progressed as he has built up his business. To get the ball rolling we'd ask you to send us an e mail, with photo attached if poss, giving us a few details of the glass you proudly own, where you're located and an idea of when you aquired it. In return we'll keep you posted on the info we collect. We'll obviously invite you to the show if it does happen - two nights accommodation in the shed at the bottom of the garden, all expenses paid. To whet your appetite we've popped up a picture of Will in his formative years and one of his earliest pieces, a green freeblown that Will reliably informs me was snapped up by a canny investor for a bargain price............... | 
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More rubbing shoulders with celebrity. Proving that she has impeccable taste, erstwhile Blue Peter presenter Valerie Singleton was a recent purchaser of fine glassware at Shakspeare Glass . Overcome by Ms Singleton’s visit and awestruck by meeting a long-time object of admiration, Will was heard to say “Um, erm, gosh. Blimey”.
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