The brothers, co-organisers of GlassTalk, the highly successful event launched to provide a networking event in March when Glassex was postponed, have very successful businesses and a reputation for being at the cutting edge of window and Conservatory retail sales, extensively using television and press advertising and slick marketing.

“It all began when I asked ‘Why should I join the GGF?’ on my blog Renegade Conservatory Guy” explained Matthew. “I received a number of opinions and the balance fell in favour of joining. GlassTalk was to provide the final open debate but by then, after a visit from Ian Chisholm, we had already decided.

“There is a lot going on behind the scenes at the GGF, such…

The recent credit-crunch and well-documented fall in house prices has meant that many simply cannot afford to move home and are forced to seek home improvements to enhance their living space.

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors recently reported that housing transactions are at their lowest point since 1978. According to research from Sainsbury’s Bank, this has led to 21% of homeowners contemplating improvements over the next 12 months as opposed to moving house.

Reports suggest that 5.3 million homes are planning some form of structural work – of these, 1.2 million are looking to build a conservatory.

As one of the most versatile ways to improve your home, conservatories are cool in summer, warm in winter…

Cycle India 2010 – for Heal Charity.

If you fancy a challenge, and would like to join Matthew, then the main bullet points are:

Charity Bike Ride in India
January 2nd – January 11th 2010
Cycling 200 miles through Karnataka countryside
There’ll be a bit of sightseeing
A great reason to get yourself fit
We’re looking for 50 cyclists from the UK to take part
Cyclists must raise £2500 for Heal
Fundraising goes to helping orphaned and destitute children
You’ll get to meet the children you have helped

The bike ride organised for January 2008 was a real success, and raised over…