One of the great areas for promotional merchandising is football and what a week it’s been in that sector. We’ve had ‘Arry’ denied the England manager’s job, a fact that caused widespread grief and wailing among London’s pearly Kings and … Continue reading →

I remember Snooker’s most famous commentator, he was, ‘Whispering’ Ted Lowe.   His most famous gaffe, of many, was that he once said during a live broadcast:  “And for those of you who are watching in black and white, the pink … Continue reading →

We’re being told that across the UK there will be a record drought in 2012! Wow!  How things have improved in a week. Last weekend after a slither of sunshine weaker than the beer in the Rovers Return, we were … Continue reading →

It’s a fact that 95% of Businesses use promotional merchandising.   It’s also a fact that the average person is confronted by promotional  products every single time they watch sport on TV, be it Football, Rugby, Formula One or the Boat … Continue reading →

I knew the summer was just on the horizon on Friday afternoon.   Our balloon supplier came to see us; he always appears just before the ‘good weather’ comes in!   For a purveyor of such a cheery product, he sure is … Continue reading →

What’s In a Uniform?   Well, for a start there is usually a body.  Be it a Police Constable, a Paramedic or a Nurse (my favourite uniform!   Has to be a female nurse, of course!!).   With every uniform there is usually … Continue reading →

I don’t mean sales of Bohemian Rhapsody!   I mean our Monarch, Lizzie! So, which side of Hadrian’s Wall are you camped on?   The side that kept the Romans at bay or the side that has Morris dancing as a national … Continue reading →

I’d like to take this opportunity to say goodbye to Maria Barr, she was a cheeky wee blogger but she could write a tale or two. Maria, who left BIG for ‘social media’ pastures new, had been writing the BIG … Continue reading →

If you remember, we were very impressed by the collection the Palace came out with to mark the Royal Wedding earlier in the year. Well they’ve done it again with their Christmas gifts range, and my, haven’t they let their … Continue reading →