Top Celebrity Meets Classical Glass
Classical Glass entered the Premier League this week when Bolton Wanderers Mascot, Lofty the Lion, took time out of his busy schedule to talk to Andrew and Emily Seddon of Classical Glass. He was guest of honour at the opening of St. Helens Road Methodist Church's Christmas tree festival. Classical Glass had joined in the spirit of the festival by sponsoring and decorating a tree with their hand made tiffany glass decorations.
The festival was a great success with a steady stream of visitors enjoying over 30 themed trees.
Classical Glass News. December 2008
Artisan of the Year 2008, for outstanding support of future artisans
Andrew Seddon and Classical Glass Ltd have been awarded the national prestigeous Artisan of the year Award. The award was announced during the awards cerimony at the National Trust's Historic Cliveden House in Berkshire. A beautiful, specially commisioned trophy along with prize money and a selection of 'The Balvenie' Whisky were presented to Andrew who is also to feature in the Country Living Magazine november 2008 issue.
"I am so proud to have won this Award," said Andrew. "It is a tesimony to the hard work we have all put in to this company over the past 17 years. I plan to build on this success by opening a dedicated stained glass, arts & crafts Academy at the Classical Glass Studio that will give everyone the chance to learn this wonderful craft."
Classical Glass News October 2008
New windows celebrate the opening of Leverhulme Community Primary School
School boy Kristian Fithergill , aged 10 , has had his design made into a stained glass window to celebrate the founding of his new school.
Levehulme School in Bolton opened its doors for the first time in september 2006 after two schools merged. Stained Glass Company Classical Glass Ltd stepped in with the offer to make a stained glass window to mark the opening of the new school and Maninging Director Andrew Seddon worked with the Head Teacher Mr Ashton, Class Teacher Mrs Draper and year 4 children to come up with the design ideas.
The design drawn by Kristian was chosen to be made into the stained glass for the front doors to the school. He was asked to unveil the window and said, "I am so happy that my design was chosen. The design shows a new start for the school."
Mrs Draper was very pleased with the result, "The children are all very proud that the window has been made as a result of their work. It gives them a great sense of ownership of the school." The Bolton News, September 2008
Country Living Magazine 'Artisan of the year' Awards 2008
Classical Glass Ltd are finalists in the Country Living magazine's Artisan Awards this year.
The awards are like the Oscars for traditional crafts and seek out the most talented craftspeople from accross the country so to be considered for the top award is a real honour. Andrew Seddon, Manager of Classical Glass Ltd, was very enthusiastic about the prospect, " I am so excited about the Awards because it is a true accalade and recognises all the hard work we have put in over the years to make this business the success it is today."
The winners will be announced at the Awards day in October this year and Classical Glass Ltd will feature in Country Living Magazine in November with a full page spread dedicated to the company.
July 2008, The Bolton News
Business of the year 2008!
Classical Glass Ltd has been nominated by Business Bolton, the business development agency of Bolton Council, for the Business of the year 2008. This prestigeous award is given for business excellence and just to be nominated is a great acheivement.
Managing Director of Classical Glass Ltd, Andrew Seddon was delighted when the news was announced, "This award is a testiment to the hard work we have put into the business in the last two years to build a modern company but not to loose the traditional nature of our craft. This has been a team effort and praise should go to all members of our staff."
The winners of the awards will be announced at a Black Tie dinner later this year.
May 2008, Classical Glass News
CHAS Registration success
Classical Glass Ltd have been approved and registered by CHAS, the Government run register of approved contractors for their Health and Safety Systems. Over the years local authority health and safety and procurement professionals, with the support of the Health and Safety Executive, have developed the Contractor Health and Safety assessment scheme (CHAS). The scheme is available for use by any public and private sector organizations to use when shortlisting contractors, suppliers and consultants (companies) who apply to work for them. It provides information about the health and safety part of their application.
Companies apply to join the scheme so everyone knows they meet acceptable standards of health and safety compliance. Clients from both the public and private sectors are users of the scheme. With only 14% of companies who apply being accepted it is a real achievement and is the result of many hours of hard work by the Corina Seddon the Business Director and the management team at Classical Glass Ltd. This is built on the back of successful registration with Constructionline, which is the Government register of pre-approved contractors in the UK construction industry, and now makes the company very attractive and easy to use by large building contractors, Local Authorities and the Public Sector because the contractor approval process is much simpler.
April 2008 : Classical Glass News
Church's Stained Glass Creation
Churchgoers in Deane have been delighted with thier new stained glass window that has been installed in time for Easter.
Stained Glass experts at Classical Glass had been trusted with the project to design and make a new window to depict The Creation.
The designer of the window, Andrew Seddon, at Classical Glass explains the design.
“When I designed this window I imagined what it would have been like to have been at the creation of everything we know and can see.” explains Andrew, “The window shows an image of God’s immense power and energy during the days of creation. I wanted fill the church with light and movement and produce something that would be relevant to people today. I have also included a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus within the design to bring in the beginning and the end of God’s plan which is particularly relevant as Christians prepare to celebrate Easter.”
The window which stands 7 feet tall, dominates the new entrance to the church and has been planned to cast the suns rays across the front of the church during the morning worship.
The members of the church will see the new window for the first time this Easter weekend, after Andrew and his colleague Stephen Evans worked until the early hours to get the window finished on time.
The Bolton News : March 2008
Memorial Window for Fr Joe Malon, a much loved Priest. 
A BEAUTIFUL stained glass window has been presented to St Brendan’s School in Harwood in memory of the late Monsignor Joseph Mallon.
The window depicting the school badge and crest, had been commissioned by Father Mallon and was to be his gift to the school on his retirement as chairman of governors.
He died in October, aged 65, just days before he was due to retire as parish priest of St Brendan’s Church.
The school held a special assembly during which the window was presented to the school by Classical Glass.
Headteacher Anne Thornton said, “We explained to the children the importance of the window and how it will be a reminder of Father Mallon, who was such a good friend to the school. It evokes a great depth of feeling.”
December 2007, Bolton News
The Patriots Get New Sponsorship Deal
Bromley Cross Football Club Under 15’s - ‘The Patriots’
The Bolton Boys and Girls Football Federation side have a new sponsor - Classical Glass for the 2007/8 Season.
Pictured is Classical Glass MD Andrew Seddon presenting the shirts to the Patriots manager Mike Stanton.
November 2007, Bolton News