Chocs Away!

(Thanks for the line Michelle).



"They go like hot cakes!" is a well-used phrase to describe popular things (especially popular edible things). But judging by what's been happening here over the last couple of months - I think that phrase should be changed to "They go like Booja Booja chocolates!" You've got to be very quick off the mark to catch one of those babies around here!

With a winning combination of hand-made dairy-free chocolates and 'ice-cream' it's no wonder that Booja Booja has gone from strength to strength over the last couple of years. And what better way to celebrate their success than with a brand new internet presence by GGS.

The design was inspired by Booja's unique packaging style and successfully evokes all things hand-made and delightful.

Right... I'm off on the hunt again (I think I remember seeing one lurking in the bottom of the fridge... there's lush!

New website for UK Investigation & Security Services

One of the first websites we built was for Bastille Security Services - and its sister company Broadland Investigations.

My how things have changed over the last few years! These familiar names in the security industry have now been brought together under a smart new group identity by GGS - and have expanded into services and provisions that address today's demands.

The new identity is now reflected in our successful re-launch of their websites at: www.ukiss.uk.com.

A strong design theme was used to provide all-important credibility and reassurance to site visitors - in what is after all a difficult and at times very challenging industry.

Honour and Offer

Over the last couple of years several people have won vouchers for a free Canvas Wrap from Pictures2Go ( an online division of GGS ) at assorted functions and events. Most have claimed their freebies but one or two haven't; possibly because their vouchers have expired. If you are one of those people then I am happy to let you know that we would be delighted to honour the voucher irrespective of the use by date. Pick up your free one and maybe order another as well!

If you haven't won a voucher don't feel left out, though. I have great news... you are allowed to visit the site too! If you are stuck for ideas for a Christmas present (or three) how about a nice piece of wall art from your own photos? We have a 3 for 2 Special Offer on at the moment so check out the site and make an order. And remember; the great thing about canvases is that you don't have the additional cost of framing, which saves time as well as money. Perfect. Why didn't you think of it before?!

Images can be uploaded on line and prints delivered. Sure beats queueing up in an overcrowded and noisy shopping mall!

GGS namecheck in the EDP

We were pleased to see this piece in today's EDP which credited GGS for our input into the project.

The original treasured triptych was brought in to the studio to enable us to make a high resolution digital copy. An accurate, same size, replica was required that needed to be as faithful to the original as possible. So with the original to match to we produced a Giclee print using long life, fade resistant pigmented inks which was bonded onto three separate sheets of MDF. The Fairhurst Gallery in Bedford Street, Norwich then made the frame.

The replica will be on display at Norwich Cathedral until December 29. It moves to its new home at All Saints’ Church, Ashwellthorpe, early next year.


The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary

Things are getting pretty hairy at GGS

When Emily, the Studio Manager here at GGS, asked if I was going to be growing a moustache for Movember (sic) I, understandably I think, asked what (on Earth) she was talking about. Turns out that in 2003 a couple of chaps sitting about in Melbourne, Australia came up with a plan to bring the moustache back as a bit of a joke and to do something for men’s health. Ultimately this became a worldwide venture to raise money for The Prostate Cancer Charity which involved large numbers of people growing a moustache (or Mo') during the month of November.

I was inspired. No stranger to a bit of the old 'face furniture' over the years I felt this was a no brainer; especially as it didn't involve walking up Snowdon backwards with a jelly balanced on my head or eating my own weight in toenails or similar. Consequently, I simply avoided the upper lip and associated areas, when shaving, as of November the first. Paul, our Print Manager was persuaded to participate as well and between us we managed to raise over £520.00.

Almost 450,000 participants, globally, with over 111,000 being in the UK, have, at the point of writing, raised a staggering £39,498,381!

Well done Mo' Bro's (and Sistas)!

Chris

ps It's coming off at the weekend, if not sooner. I've decided the 70's throwback look is not for me.

New website for Simon's Landscaping...

Even one of the best known local companies needs to look to its web presence from time to time and ask whether it conveys the correct impression. This need prompted Simon's Landscaping to give us a call for help.

No problem... we were on the case straight away and happy to work with Simon, Sharon and Paul to develop a fresh new look. But it wasn't just about that, it was also about providing a better vehicle to present their comprehensive services to customers old and new.

This new website is now live for all to see at www.simonslandscaping.co.uk.

Intuitive navigation, clear structure and rich content... the key essentials to a good website. As with all our solutions we see this new website for Simon's Landscaping standing the test of time - and acting as an online ambassador to what is after all a strong and well respected local company.

No doubt the team over at Simon's Landscaping are gearing up for an even better 2011 season as I write this!