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Sharpening up our short game

2012-01-24T14:34:00.001Z

Greg Norman..

Ready for the challenge (when I remember to bring in the putter) on the all-new OWB links course which consists of a difficult back 9 which will be under the board table, around the gents u-bend, a long drive past the water fountain (Angel Springs!) and into the hole, well sort of curvy pretend hole!

Top Gear quotes "watching young Bryony do a 3-point turn restored my faith in driving"

2012-01-12T13:24:00.000Z

Bryony passes her test first time and in so doing only got '7 minors'...yes I know, we didn't understand either, "7 minors we asked" "how can you pass your test and still slay that many people"
Well done Bryony...

Mirror, signal, silly hat.....

Future England Captain...

2012-01-11T09:16:00.003Z

Young Bobby, Issy's oldest, made his County debut for Staffordshire on January 8th, a tough game against neighbouring Shropshire. A nifty Number 8 are we looking at the next Deano, Dallaglio or Teague....we think so at OWB! Go Bobster....

1million web visitors...and counting

2011-12-12T22:43:00.001Z

Lettingaproperty.com is celebrating a stand-out achievement, 1m unique visitors since '08 and is now celebrating with a major advertising campaign targeting the rental market with it's incredible value-add rent guarantee product. Here's to the next million!

OWB Girls get serious

2011-12-09T14:39:00.001Z

Doing their bit for Movember at the LDC PA Night, cheers Kiki

WHERE DREAMS ARE MADE...

2011-12-07T15:30:00.001Z

Not content with sitting in all the fabulous cars at Rybrook Specialist Cars in Hockley Heath, including everything from the fast and furious new McLaren MP4-12C to the luxurious Rolls Royce Phantom...budding racing car driver Harry B gets a taste of the ultimate McLaren - Ayrton Senna's last race winning car..Full marks to the sales team who patiently showed an over enthusiastic 9 year old round some of the worlds most expensive cars...."it's no problem...this is where dreams are made and customer relationships begin...". Thank you Rybrook I like your style!

Invigorating the creative spirit..in sandals and bathrobe

2011-12-04T21:39:00.001Z

I've never been to a Spa and found myself enjoying last years Christmas present today at Eden Spa, Hoar Cross Staffordshire. Now, whilst I would describe myself as a fairly broad-minded individual, albeit somewhere nearer to stone-age man than modern-man, I had doubts on arrival seeing the amassed flesh wondering around in fluffy bathrobes and soft musak...but wow it didn't take me long to get into the swing of it and grab the whole experience by the flip-flops and get stuck in.

The experience I had was superb, the staff were fabulous and made me feel very welcome (I think I was the only bloke in amongst 150ish ladies from hen groups to seasonal escapees) a few strong coffees in the little café and grasping the Sunday Times I ventured poolside to the detox centre (gave that a good shoe'ing) couple of other aqua bits and a kip to be aroused in time for lunch.

Now that was an experience, believing the whole carrot, lettuce and water myth I was pleasantly offered a chilled chardonnay, beautiful 3-course meal and a couple of christmas crackers!

My afternoon treatment was a face de-stress. I felt quite sorry for the lovely young therapist who had to enjoy my witty banter (well I thought it was witty) - it was an extremely invigorating experience but I was slightly bemused when I was left alone at the end with my head in a towel for 5 minutes -
apparently it allows one to gather oneself.

A further David Wilkie-esque (not) blast up and down the pool, more sleep, and afternoon tea rounded off a spiritually reviving and invigorating experience, certainly not the last time I "robe up in public"
Andy W

Get Your Monations in QUICK!

2011-11-28T11:12:00.001Z

It’s the final week of Movember and the MOWB team are still going strong!

Jonsey is displaying some real bushy brilliance, Andy has taken the morning off for a grooming session (removing the greys I believe) Mike is now slightly more noticeable but has agreed to start next years Movember in June and Norm has had a week off to pursuit his new MOdeling career.

However, the razors are at the ready for Thursday, and to make sure the boys don’t get twitchy, (with the itch being really poignant here) please do donate to this fantastic cause: http://uk.movember.com/mospace/1797196

Frazier’s Christmas Wine Tasting

2011-11-23T09:47:00.004Z

A Guide to Frazier’s Christmas Wine Tasting, 24th November at The Forest, Dorridge, Solihull…

DO have a bite to start. It would be a good idea to not start on an empty stomach! (Try our tasting platter from the award winning Forest team available to pre order).

DON'T attempt to try all the wines! Walk the room. Talk to the people behind the booth and allow them to steer you towards a few bottles to try. Have a strategy. Are you after new varieties? Did you want to approach your favourites first or save them for last?

DON'T feel that you have to empty your glass. Our team will give you a decent pour but don't feel that you have to drain the class each time. It's perfectly acceptable to pour the wine out and move to another one. And yes...it is acceptable to spit!

DO talk to people. Ask questions. Wine people are quite friendly and do like discussing the wine. You might even make a few friends. DO take your time. Pace yourself. Wines start pouring at 7:00pm and will keep on pouring until 9:00pm, making it truly an evening not to be Missed.

To purchase a ticket please visit http://www.frazierswine.co.uk/wine-tasting/

Do have an enjoyable evening.

Fantastic LDC Quiz Night - £80,000 raised for Charity

2011-11-16T13:56:00.001Z

OWB masquerading as Digbeth University Master Brains, took part in the national LDC www.ldc.co.uk quiz last night, over 100 teams took part across the country competing for the coveted title of 'Champion Quiz Team' - we excelled taking 3rd place nationally...the clincher was possibly Norm's stunning Justin Bieber answer...many thanks to LDC Midlands www.ldc.co.uk/midlands for superb hospitality

A wonderful evening supporting 6 incredible charities; Birmingham Children's Hospital, CHAS, Hollybank Trust, Friendship Works, Kidscan, Camp Mohawk and When you wish upon a star.

2011-11-08T15:14:00.002Z

Mogress Update!

We are 1 week into Movember so its time for an Update on the guys progress:

Andy: Looking more like Ned Flanders every day, you could say his progress is Fantashtic

Jonesy: Close second behind Andy, there is clear distinction between mo and stubble, however a worrying hint of ginger is emerging

Norm: A pre Movember favourite, he is struggling to take the bold step to lose the beard and leave only Mo

Mike: He keeps telling us 'its blond' but to be honest the Mogress would be better named Slowgress

Keep following for latests new, Pictures will be uploaded shortly, as will results of round 1 of the OWB pool tournament.

Taste some spectacular wines for Chrimbo

2011-11-04T21:29:00.001Z

Fraziers Wine Merchants are putting a wonderful tasting evening on 24th November at The Forest Hotel, Dorridge, Solihull...get online, get a ticket and get some bargains http://www.frazierswine.co.uk

Bryony Doubles up!

2011-11-04T11:32:00.003Z

Star OWB designer Bryony Cork is struggling to cope with her new found fame, after seeing two of her ads hit the press on the same day!

Fraziers Wine Merchants and Midland Heart both released ads on Wednesday (3^rd November) leaving Bryony and OWB seeing double. Congratulations Bryony!

Mighty start to the season for Walsall RFC

2011-10-31T13:48:00.000Z

With two fantastic league wins over Ludlow last week and this weekend with a 31-29 smashing of Worcester Warriors Walsall are heading up the Midlands 1 (West) table. The young talented squad are putting in some fantastic performances and as of yet have not had to call the veteran Wilkinson into the squad to add some bobbing and weaving and daisy-chain making....

How to make a great Ad - with Year 8!

2011-10-23T20:00:00.001+01:00

Really enjoyed my day with the Year 8's at Handsworth Grammar School last week. As part of their Citizenship Week one component was to create an Ad to sell the school - we enjoyed a few ideas and shared some thoughts on "creative" approaches and media. The winning team will be visiting OWB to see their advertisement being created by the team.
Mike's opening slide depicted Oakley Wilkinson Bryan perfectly and got them all thinking from the off....

Cannot help but think "What if..."

2011-10-22T21:04:00.001+01:00

What if...Sam Warburton hadn't made that tackle, what if......Leigh Halfpenny had another yard in the tank and what if the Welsh had been there tomorrow ah well c'est la vie......however in support of our great French Agency partners in Eluere and Dagre we are hoping for a ripper of a game and a full-blooded contest and the French defy the critics.
May the best team wins ALLEZ les bleus..or noirs....or bleus...or noirs...

Inaugural OWB Pool Tournament

2011-10-20T16:52:00.000+01:00

The draw has been made for the Inaugural OWB Pool Tournament!
Simon Thomas, Georgie Thompson and the Sky cameras were here yesterday for the live draw.
The tournament is to be held on OWB's beautiful new table!

The new baby!

Fixtures w/c 24th October:
Kathryn v Issy
Loz v Bryony
Shari v Murph
Hayley v Norm
Andy v Mike (Live on Sky, 3pm)
Pete v Jonsey
Good Luck to all competitors
Remember Its the winning that counts, not the the taking part!

Dim Problem

2011-10-14T13:34:00.000+01:00

Tomorrow the French will be ARAF and the mighty Welsh juggernaut will steam roller forward, to celebrate this OWB are having an all Welsh themed day with Bara Brith, Cwm Rhonnda for hold musak and the OWB troops are offering a welcome in their hillsides...GO CYMRU

Wilkomen, Bienvenue, Ola, Oright Mike...

2011-10-03T15:51:00.000+01:00

Its a big group hug for OWB's new team member Mike Eaton, recently graduated, he joins the team as Marketing Executive - we look forward to working with the Mikester and have given him the choice 1) cake or 2) first round at the next bash......Welcome on board Mike O.....• Full Name: Mike Eaton• Nickname: Mike o, Meaton, Tres• Footie Team: Wolves, looking forward to championship football very soon• University: DeMontfort, Leicester. Should be visiting friends there right now!• Ambitions: Retire at 25• Musical taste: Anything that didn’t originate on xfactor or glee!• Balti or Chinese.... Chinese for lunch, Balti for tea• Usual weekend location: Piggot arms, Pattingham• Catchphrase: ‘Jonesy, how do you do this?!’ • Ultimate Job: England Cricketer or Pro Golfer (Not very close to either!)• Favorite TV Show: Top gear, Sky sports news, Aerobics Oz style

Georgia gets stuck in, before heading off for Freshers...

2011-09-29T20:49:00.001+01:00

Georgie came in for some pre-Uni work experience and was a tip top addition to Team OWB, getting involved with some charity brand research, devising a Marcomms presentation for a Football Club (as a blues fan she knows a challenge!) and sourcing a dance troupe for a PR Stunt...plus she made an amazing Eton Mess - this pic however is a "cake stunt double" as yours truly deleted the original! Fantastic work Georgie, you're welcome anytime..

RWC 2011 some opening weekend observations

2011-09-11T10:09:00.001+01:00

One can only say a picture paints a thousand words, well it's not surprising that Jonny was at odds with the boot when you see this (my fave pic of all time in rugby) beauty. I wonder whether JW thought it was a planned move coming from deep....

ITVs choice to track the streaker was also a joy and possibly a rookie cameraman, on that note ITVs choice to use Phil Vickery has provided much merriment around the TV "the world cup is great it brings together lots of countries..." Nice one Phil, also sounds like he's enjoying a few bevvies.

New Campaign to help large egg-chasers

2011-09-05T15:55:00.001+01:00

OWB have come out to help the larger rugby player as part of our 2011/12 sponsorship of Walsall RFC...help us stop this cruelty, join the campaign now (you'll find us at the bar having a pint and balti before most games)

Midland Heart get a snappy new campaign

2011-08-17T12:38:00.000+01:00

Leading housing and regeneration group Midland Heart took to the roads of Birmingham with OWB's snappy mobile 48 sheet campaign, integrated with press campaign, dedicated microsite and direct marketing campaign promoting the multi-million Crocodile Works development http://www.midlandheart.org.uk/developments/crocodile-works

Rubber duck and one..four for a copy

2011-08-02T16:01:00.000+01:00

18 wide wheels of steel have rolled into the OWB compound and the new Sheriff of Digbeth, one Eli J Bryan, has taken purchase of her new rig...this baby will outrun the smokeys and keep the bandits at bay. Put the pedal to the metal and call me on the tin can and what's your 20...and er...stuff.

Fire and firewater....

2011-07-22T13:27:00.000+01:00

A rather wonderful team night out, started beautifully at Teppanyaki, ended terribly with a hideous bucketload of foul tasting shots and hangovers....

Norms goes down hard....

2011-07-19T16:32:00.000+01:00

The Warrington Whippet, Normski, did some great work for charity mate playing in the blistering heat of south London to raise £121,349 – a new Football Marathon record for http://tackleafrica.org/football-marathon/final-standings/

63 courageous teams battled hard to play 788 games over 12 hours.

"it was hell out there" commented Norm "it was a game of two halves, we kept our heads down and worked the ball through the middle, the side and over the top. The Guv was hard on us and would only let us have 10 pints of bitter the whole day"

See pictured Norm provides a foot-based leaning device to the Green Team.

"Nice one Norm" G. Lineker, Arseanall
"well played meester" D. Maradonna-kebab, Hartlepool FC
"in the box" A. Cole, Spearmint

The BMW ECO-CHALLENGE...its on....

2011-07-18T13:25:00.000+01:00

The ECO challenge begins...we’ve been set the task by Rybrook BMW over the course of this week to drive the brand new 320d ED, hot off the production line, we’ve got 2.5 days each at the helm....and have to get the most efficient figures to win the coveted RYBROOK CHALLENGE FUEL EFFICIENCY trophy, chequebook and pen......

The tax benefits for drivers of this impressive new model are outstanding (unless you live in Monaco or the Isle of Man or down the back of the sofa...) producing only 109 g/km of CO2 means that the 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon falls into the 13% Benefit-in-Kind band for company car drivers. And when combined with Vehicle Excise Duty of only £20 per year and impressive fuel consumption of 68.9 mpg, the running costs for this new model are truly staggering......

So day 1 car collected by Former TOP GEAR Female Rally Car Champion 1997 Shaz "skidpan" Bryan..who will be recording her fuel economy on twitter @owb_shari

Creating Brand Logic

2011-07-15T12:08:00.000+01:00

Fleetlogic are the leaders in providing fixed costs, accident management and fleet management for commercial fleets the length and breadth of the UK. Our 2011 branding campaign in key industry title Motor Transport and support for the Motor Transport Awards, Fleetlogic as a key sponsor, brought together in a fun and eye-catching manner timely illogical happenings alongside the brand. The results have been excellent with increased brand recognition and new wins for the business

2011-07-04T12:04:00.000+01:00

Shari joining the mile high club on Friday - actually 2.5 miles to be exact and coming back towards earth at a mind blowing 160mph....! So for anyone who hates flying - I would recommend jumping out the aircraft instead - it's the only way to go. So keep your clothes on and join the alternative mile high club for the ultimate adrenalin blast!

Cake for Work

2011-07-01T12:21:00.000+01:00

Yes, it is official as part of "Start Up Britain" and to encourage the wider acceptance of work based learning we are now offering week long work experience for those who bake cake. Jess (see pictured with her amazing triple decker chocolate, cream, malteser and marshmallow extravaganza) is coming to an end of her week. She has been fabulous, a great asset to the team, has got thoroughly stuck in including brainstorms on new marketing campaigns, research for global fruit growers, working with the design team and sourcing images of penguins!

"Our cake based approach to entrepreneurship is adding value to the UK's GDP" commented a chocolate mouth surrounded head of cake marking at OWB, Stu Williams "we noticed that the introduction of the 'cakeometer' shows that Jess is leading with Vicky W (July 2009) coming in second...albeit Sammie's rum cake was alcohol fuelled..."

J R Hartley Joins the team

2011-06-22T17:46:00.000+01:00

Enjoying a rather marvellous day at the glorious Avington Fisheries in Hampshire care of wonderful, forward-thinking accountancy practice and all round good fellas at Wychbury Greaves, Wilko "all the gear no idea" failed to land anything bar a hangover and a man-size bar bill.

Pictured: BIG Sam, the beast of the beats, practices some casting (awesome on land, cack in the water) whilst the main man, Rob "thats trout"s toast" offers some fashion tips: "wear a beige waistcoat...and don't take your anorak"

Social Media takes to the Sand....

2011-06-06T14:40:00.000+01:00

Giving an informal, impromptu seminar on social media crouched behind a windbreak fuelled by Boddies and burgers Wilko departs knowledge on @millergoodall @bohojewellery and @savcross....new seminars booked for the summer months include:
- Design in the dunes
- Branding in the boatpark
- PR (with a glass of champagne at the campers toilets, round the back of the clubhouse)

OWB ensure another glorious last place at Woburn

2011-05-12T17:22:00.000+01:00

Who could have asked for a better day, sun on our backs, championship course at Woburn, big breakfast, buggies and then the round started...it pretty much went downhill in scoring terms from there! But what a great day and a fabulous event for wonderful client, fantastic people and outstanding organisation www.macintyrecharity.org. We enjoyed every tree Woburn could put in front of us and with our own "Robin of Loxley" in Mark W it was great fun and played in the true spirit of the day. A fantastic amount was raised in the day and once again as the scores were announced our splendid 56 points safely ensured bottom for the second year on the trot...still Mark did win nearest the pin and took a bottle of bubbly home.

Lining up on the Dukes course - Trev, Wilko, Mark, Shaz

Bruno delighted to get in a round with Goody...

2011-05-09T12:26:00.000+01:00

JC and Goody taught Big Frank a thing or two about "bobbing and weaving" at the annual Stourbridge RFC business luncheon. Frank was gutted not being included in "neal's tab" and has promised to take him in the ring!

The other major team from Barcelona...ComVort Head Office

2011-05-05T17:21:00.001+01:00

Friederike, Wendy, Marti, Karl, Vicky,Maria and Binta from our ComVort Head Office in Barcelona...no doubt all waiting in anticipation for a big win at Wembley this Month!

Go Anna and get Perky in the Peaks..

2011-04-21T15:44:00.000+01:00

Anna of Sabiana fame, is nominated driver in this worthy challenge to do the 3 Peaks for Wooden Spoon, Good Luck guys form all at OWB

the latest Twittermobile....

2011-04-04T10:46:00.000+01:00

the fun, the stares, the "oright Delboy" shouts...I

never knew driving could be so much fun!

Franz Klammer drops in to OWB

2011-03-29T14:04:00.000+01:00

We thought the great downhiller had had his last outing on the infamous Hahnenkamm but NO turning up on OWB's balcony the "Warrington Express" showed us a few of his sidesteps, jumps, turns, splits and banjo-strings...Look out for further news at the "Eddie the Eagle Edwards Home for Olympic skiers". The "Express" is hoping to compete in the Olympics next year (we haven't had the heart to tell him its not the winter olympics!) Go Champ Go!

Its less than a year to the Olympics, I feel in my prime

Brains, Pies, Questions, Pies, answers, pies, pies, mash, pies...

2011-03-09T16:45:00.002Z

It was the first Forum for Tomorrow quiz night ever held, ever...we mean ever (well at The Old Joint Stock anyway) it was a pie-tastic evening and 8 teams sweated out their steak and kidney puds, with a range of the hardest questions known to man (well they weren't really but the author was the quizmaster which made it easier for me)

Top night, great fun, more pastry and gravy, a range of real ale and a trophy to die for......

Modelling in your own work!!

2011-02-28T20:28:00.002Z

comedy, me and Cath, and this is the before and after for Greene King

A Wonderful Brazilian

2011-02-21T16:44:00.006Z

Our Brazilian ComVort buddy Marcello Borges Barbusci has set up ONE-i, a new full-service agency in Sao Paulo, he's off to a flying start with major clients already in the largest and most famous museums in Brazil, the MuBE (MuBE – Museu Brasileiro da Escultura) and ABIPECS – Associação Brasileira de Importadores e Exportadores de Carne Suína (National Association for Import and Export of Pork)

So good work fella, nice to see entrepreneurship is alive and kicking. I'm off for a bacon sarnie and a look at the new MuBE iPad app Marcello has built...

Great night in the Balti Triangle...

2011-02-18T11:43:00.000Z

Placing the kicking tee on one's head, is not the best idea....

2011-02-14T12:06:00.003Z

But then rugby players have never been known for their brains....however a stonking win finished off a great all-round rugby weekend.

Good luck Pecka

2011-02-08T21:37:00.002Z

Sad news for Walsall player and all round good guy 'Pecka' who suffered a terrible broken leg and is sitting out the season on the touchlines, good luck with the recovery old chap. But in good news Walsall are doing well, sitting mid-league and the OWB logo still comes up bright and breezy in the wash every week...

Make Mine A Mini Cooper S pleaseeeee

2011-01-19T10:20:00.004Z

Having subjected his own mini through a very harsh car wash - that ripped off the spoiler in the process - the very nice people at Rybrook Worcester lent Andy a new Mini to play with for the day! Cooper S John Works...oooh it's a bit fast for you Andy...!

G'Day Mate!

2011-01-04T10:08:00.003Z

Standing in front of a pull-down screen and pretending to surf....not really Shari's New Year surf school in Devon. Whilst we were all snuggled up waiting to see if the Bridge went up on the Kwai nursing sore heads the valiant Mrs B took to the waves for a day's surf. Well done Sheila.

2010-12-28T15:05:00.002Z

Some surprise guests drop into the Bryan xmas doo!

Tell us What you'd have LOVED for Christmas

2010-12-22T13:16:00.005Z

Follow the link and win some champers....http://oakleywilkinsonbryanltd.cmail4.com/T/ViewEmail/y/C32C023C6A8D5195

New F1 Driver from OWB

2010-12-10T18:17:00.002Z

Blooming Liz

2010-11-25T15:20:00.004Z

The lady of copy is getting ready to poppy....Lizzie and bump with 10 weeks to go. Love from the team.

3 Old Tigers from the archive of OWB...

2010-11-10T18:59:00.002Z

Three old-stagers of the dark recesses of the front row, none other than Darren Garforth, Dorian "Nobby" West and Graham Rowntree enjoy biting into BIG MAMMA all those years and rebrands ago outside Bella in Leicester....ahh jumpers for goalposts, rushback fullback the memories....

The office 'cock'roach

2010-11-04T08:51:00.002Z

At last we found out what the annoying bug in the office was....Norm!

Scariest Dad Award

2010-11-01T14:41:00.002Z

It was a great honour to be voted by all of the assembled sweaty and screaming kids to be the scariest Dad at this years Halloween...beating off Dracula (with a sharp stick) a couple of Werewolves, a few Mummys - my strange spidery-stitched-up-bleeding-face-Becks-drinking-Ghoul took the Award!

Buddha's Boozy Rum Cake leaves OWB sloshed....

2010-10-28T11:46:00.004+01:00

Lovely Sammie (daughter of the Laird of Ludlow otherwise known as the Buddha) joins OWB for a couple of days work experience and delivers homemade Ginger and RUM cake...definitely heavy on the Rum its fantastic and so is Sammie as she gets to grip with her first live brief (making coffee to go with the cake!) So remember if you want to do Work Experience bring alcohol laden cake!

The Brains of Britain

2010-10-14T15:39:00.002+01:00

What can we say out of over 300 teams across 7 regions with some of the worlds finest financial, legal and professional services brains OWB finished 2nd Regionally and 3rd Nationally in the LDC Charity Quiz - with former egghead Norm, physicist Stupot, Music afficiando DJ Joneseyboy, former Welsh Netball triallist Issy, ex-driving instructor Shari and Staffordshire junior indoor bowls Champion Wilko..we had the perfect balance of brains and brawn and outwit the best in the business.

Collecting our award Shari Bryan stumbled to the microphone commented "I love this Country, lets build a better world...could I get a glass of wine..."

In seriousness immense funds were raised regionally for Birmingham Childrens Hospital http://www.bch.org.uk/ if you're reading this Blog post do donate.

Stu passes test on 42nd attempt..

2010-10-07T12:52:00.004+01:00

Stu kangaroos down Floodgate Street and scrapes to a stop outside OWB Towers...the mean machines has passed his test and the keys to the City are his...VROOOOOOOOOOM

New Brand, New Season, New Shorts and Shirts

2010-10-04T13:53:00.002+01:00

The new OWB brand once again adorns the hallowed places on Walsall RFC's shirts and shorts, and we're off to a good start to the season with a 66 plus win on Saturday. There will be no entry for our day out at Celtic Manor - it will never be mentioned due to rain (we're not bitter)

"I should have changed that stupid lock..."

2010-09-29T17:01:00.005+01:00

"I should have thrown away the key,
if I'd have known for just one minute
I'd be locked in here after a wee.."

Shari is rescued by "Super-Steve the Shrewsbury Town fan" after being stuck in the loo. She still managed to fire out briefs (oo..er Ed!) to the design team from behind lock and key, theres commitment to the job (by...Ed, hee hee)

We love Pete's Cake....

2010-09-21T15:51:00.002+01:00

We love Shari's Dads cake, it is quite wonderful. Here is a finished piece of foil, devoid of Cake. Pete give generously and give more Cake. Go to welovepetegoddenscake.com

Get 'Orf moi LAND....

2010-09-17T14:52:00.002+01:00

New MINI campaign for the launch of the eagerly awaited Countryman, EXCLUSIVELY out this weekend at Rybrook Mini...

2010 Judging Panel Assignment

2010-09-07T08:50:00.003+01:00

Had a fabulous day with Aspire4U, the Birmingham based Youth Training Community Interest Group, the team invited me to help Judge the marketing campaigns devised by the teams to market:

TALENT 2010 - Aspire4U's 5th Talent Event covering music, dance, fashion, comedy and more....

and

The NYAM Project - an exploration of Jamaican Heritage and consumption of Jamaican Food.

The campaign concepts were fantastic, both teams did live presentations covering the target audience, the strategy, the tactics and the results. Well done thanks for the invitation and I will be watching the outputs......

IN Preparation for TOTAL WIPEOUT Norm piles on the pounds...

2010-09-03T16:57:00.001+01:00

2010-08-19T13:51:00.003+01:00

India wows the OWB team with her entry into the 'Worlds Biggest Cookie Contest'!!
Unfortunately it couldn't be entered - because we ate it!
Sorry India - you'll just have to make some more....

Shaz takes POLE

2010-08-05T09:42:00.004+01:00

IN a major Midlands Karting Event last night our own Emerson Fitipaldi beat 52 blokes to win and get the fastest lap. "its all about GRIP" commented Shari "I like to take it HARD and FAST and then when the engine is really THROBBING I put my foot down and really go for it".
Shari has long been a top driver (pictured here in What Car magazine as female Rally Driver of the Year), she is never happier than ASTRIDE a PULSATING engine....

Find our more about our Motor Racing Pedigree by visiting Nick Leason Racing http://www.nickleason.co.uk - we are working with Nick to develop commercial sponsorship and brand marketing initiatives. CAll Andy or Shari to talk about opportunities for your business.

New Mettis Aerospace Film produced for Farnborough 2010

2010-07-26T16:23:00.003+01:00

Shaz Scoops Silverware at Capita Symonds Golf Day

2010-07-26T16:07:00.000+01:00

A Book full of highly useful information...

2010-07-12T11:11:00.001+01:00

Dress Down Thursday

2010-07-08T13:11:00.002+01:00

Norm "Infinity and beyond" Normski casually kicking back with another superhero thinking up a new world-dominating campaign

Pre-season kicks off at mighty Delves Road....and a new signing

2010-07-02T13:05:00.002+01:00

...Bobby my nephew will be crashing through tackles and kickin-ass this season (in the mini's). Exciting seaqson ahead for Walsall with new first team signings and steely determination. Keep you posted.

And in other World Cup News

2010-06-28T12:52:00.004+01:00

My World Cup draw crashes out like England and Joneseyboy decides to follow Scotland next time around....

BELLA WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN shot on location...

2010-06-25T11:30:00.001+01:00

in Changing Room 1 at Walsall RFC! http://www.thatsbella.co.uk/

Thank you to ALL our sponsors

2010-06-14T13:48:00.003+01:00

Whilst the tour rages onwards and is now approaching Edinburgh, Shari and I completed our leg on Thursday and send a REALLY BIG thank you to all of you who sponsored us for the Birmingham Children's Hospital Appeal, further photos and news will follow.

In the meantime rest-assured, at OWB we value health and safety. The latest range of crash protection headgear based on the mullett, specialist exhaust fume moustaches and superhero pants were essential items for the Tour De LDC www.ldclessordinary.co.uk.

The Tour is NOW and the exclusive shirt is modelled here

2010-06-08T16:17:00.002+01:00

Although we thought it was tomorrow, its not its Thursday!! We're ready to ride like the wind, the Peugeot Camargue is oiled and purring, the water bottles have some very special energy-giving and smile-inducing secret formula alcotonic super-juice and the weather looks foul.

Remember this is for Birmingham Childrens Hospital so any final support would be most welcome at https://www.bmycharity.com/V2/owb

Cracking Night at Villa Park

2010-06-03T19:24:00.002+01:00

What a great night, meeting and sharing stories with Fellow '42under42' winners at Villa Park. met some truly outstanding individuals, great fun and part of an exclusive club. May thanks to all the sponsors and the team from Insider Magazine for making it a very special night all round.

Stupot obtains the keys to the City

2010-05-26T11:51:00.002+01:00

Pictures speak ONE THOUSAND words...Stu celebrates the BIG Twenty One. he will be chugging down 21 pints of snakebite in the Forge at lunchtime, what a treat.

From Zombies to Sustainability hear it all at FFT

2010-05-14T10:13:00.004+01:00

Fantastic Forum for Tomorrow http://www.fbe-org.co.uk breakfast this morning, Lorna (new Chair) drove a Pecha-Kucha http://www.pecha-kucha.org/ session, where fast-paced presentations on topics of choice are delivered - Jo, Building Services Design, did a cracker on her love of Zombies, Ben and Rachel gave a tip top overview on Turley Associates and Lorna told us how she got into blogging and social media for BPN. Wow! It was super fast-paced, fun, highly engaging and judging from the reaction by everyone afterwards went down a storm. Well played Lorna - here's to making Forum for Tomorrow West Midlands the best there is....

Some things never change...

2010-05-13T18:06:00.002+01:00

Some things never change...whilst Issy has grown into a lovely lady (only occassionally wearing her pigtails) Andy still insists on coming into the office in his cap and totally inappropriate shorts!

Halbie Wins Massive Trophy!

2010-05-11T16:41:00.002+01:00

Steve "Halbie" halbert, Walsall RFC scoops the impressive OWB specially manufactured "Top Rated Player Award 2010" trophy. Manufactured from precious titanusium the trophy was presented to Halb at the end-of-season dinner at Fortress Delves Road.

A consistent performer, regular man-of-the-match and definite pin-up boy in Changing Room Number 1 Halbie was unavailable for comment.

New Team Member goes to first client Meeting

2010-05-07T10:01:00.002+01:00

Norms Big Weekend in Paris...he did take the missus really

2010-04-26T11:29:00.001+01:00

April 14th
Arrive in Paris, usual Paris stuff...Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc Du Triomphe..... Almost attacked by ravenous, rabid french dog (CIMG1239.jpg)

April 15th
More paris stuff... Eiffel tower, Pompidou Centre, Sacre Soeur Cathedral and a slap up meal of fois gras and goose guts.

April 16th
Flights home cancelled, no eurostar, no coaches...flights rebooked for Monday 19th....rest of day spent cycling round Paris in typical tourist fashion. Sadly, poor back brakes don’t allow for skids

April 18th
Flights for 19th cancelled...spent 5 hours in Gare Du Nord train station to book tickets to Calais. Lent old American woman my phone to ring her family....phone returned, covered in sweat.

April 19th
Day of leisure...breakfast of 6 pain au chocolade under Eiffel tower, more loutish bicycle based behaviour

April 20th
Train from Paris to Calais with 1 hour stop in the middle of nowhere....arrive at Calais, jump in a taxi to the port to join a long queue for ferry tickets. Finally get tickets, for the Cargo ferry (expecting to have to hold a chicken on crossing). Arrive in Dover, coach to London to stop over at girlfriend’s dads.

April 21st
Coach from London, taxi to the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield. Arrive home 5 days late and a bucket full of euros worse off.

Girls just wanna have fun!

2010-04-21T13:35:00.005+01:00

Celebrations for Shari's 40th continue at pace (well about 4mph on a narrow boat!!) Now into her 5th week of parties, forthcoming events will go well into June - if she can keep going!

Ray Mears you ain't

2010-04-20T14:19:00.003+01:00

Me and Damo making a beach braii. I think the sipping of bucks fizz ruined the macho image somewhat.

NORM live on Eggheads!

2010-04-13T18:16:00.002+01:00

1800hrs - Normski Captains the Eggheads competitors on BBC2, a proud moment for family, colleagues and friends.

1806hrs - friends, family and colleagues begin to delete all reference to Norm seeing an all-time score embarrassment on the horizon.....

Well played Norm!

Get ready for major fundraising.....www.ldclessordinary.co.uk

2010-04-08T10:49:00.004+01:00

Follow the tour at www.ldclessordinary.co.uk and get ready to HELP US help and raise money for some great Charities

We are so excited BBC2 tomorrow and Norm is on EGGHEADS

2010-04-07T14:49:00.000+01:00

Shazza Surfing

2010-04-07T11:23:00.003+01:00

A neoprene clad Digbeth lady caught surfing, on beautiful sunny day in Cornwall (this was not that day however)

Humpty Dumpty Wall of Eggs.

2010-03-31T16:21:00.003+01:00

Business Link West Midlands http://bit.ly/bizwmlink are building a Humpty Dumpty Easter Egg Wall - the eggs will be handed over to Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council who will distribute them to children from local underprivileged families who would usually not get such an Easter surprise. Dudley Council, were thrilled with our approach and said that people rarely thought of their needy families and children at Easter.

Limited edition plate awarded for reaching milestone

2010-03-28T14:39:00.004+01:00

On reaching this special age, Shari was awarded with a commemorative plate and a giant fairy cake.

"I am thrilled" said an ecstatic Shari "its not every day" continued the birthday girl "I believe I can fly" said Boyzone (or whoever) when asked to comment.

Happy Birthday Mrs B! Surfs Up!

RAR - Recommended Agency Register: OWB » Birmingham » Design, Digital, Sales Promotion

2010-03-25T17:39:00.000Z

Timothy Collingwood (Phillips House) prepares for Charity cycle ride

2010-03-23T12:13:00.002Z

In rather unusual attire all-round good guy, Colville Arms stalwart and former U13's House swimming champion Timothy Collingwood has turned to cycling for charity.

"it has always been a dream of mine..." commented Mr C, when interviewed roadside by intrepid OWB reporters ".... to take my chopper out in public, since upgrading from the Tomahawk to the Grifter I still felt the ride wasn't right, so the 3 gears and banana saddle will definitely be the right choice of bike for the Scottish hills"

Seen here sporting his Unique all-weather cycling and high-visibility range of cycling gear (sales have stalled but Tim is expecting a good second half) TC takes to the highlands in May.

Good luck!

Tim is cycling for Hope against Cancer, give generously http://www.hfcr.org/events/107/

Sabiana can be found here http://www.sabiana.co.uk/

Smart New Electrical gets Smart new identity

2010-03-16T21:56:00.004Z

Always keen to help our SME Clients get some well needed promotion, all-round good guy and OWB mate Stuart Williams (not Stupot) has set up SMART Electrical, offering a wide range of electrical services from installation, advice, remedial work and sub-contracting to larger corporates - so if you've got a need for electrical services domestic or commercial gives us a buzz...smart as you like and we'll get Stu to get in-touch (another public service announcement from Mr Cholmondely Warner at OWB)

Library of Birmingham, Forum for Tomorrow, Breakfast event, Radisson, Birmingham, 12th March....

2010-03-11T17:39:00.005Z

David Robertson, Director, Capita Symonds, and Sam Cook, Project Manager, Capita Symonds will be at the FFT Breakfast event tomorrow, Friday 12th March to bring us a unique update on The new Library of Birmingham - From Vision to Reality

Places still available, but Hurry!

Exclusive new pictures of my Jaguar...

2010-03-04T11:41:00.002Z

...pen, stolen fresh from Shari's desk. Beautiful Kevlar finish, great handling and still hasn't run out so very ink efficient. Looking forward to driving it home in the Cortina.

On eve of Six Nations weekend OWB extend major rugby sponsorship...

2010-02-26T17:38:00.002Z

...with major new sign at Walsall RFC!

Shaz gets rucked hard!

2010-02-11T13:20:00.003Z

Big day out in London for Shari at Twickers for the England v Wales Six Nations. Top result of course and nothing better to p**s off Mr Wilkinshaft than a good win!! 82,000 people trying to catch the same train home though - boo!!

The Big Chill before Chilling out with the Chillers

2010-02-07T19:14:00.013Z

Bit of a branding opportunity snuggling up to my neighbour on the transfer to the Alps or Dolomites...

Invited on one of Mr Gooding's legendary factory visits to Bluebox in Italy, one of the worlds leading Chiller manufacturers, a few nights on the piste created the right atmosphere beforehand for an excellent working trip.

Wilko ay' lost it, the mid 80's ski-gear from C+A still holding up strong...

Pre the slopes, Gooders delivers one of his infamous motivational speeches (Vancey still nursing last nights lager)

Crikey "Mr Chomondely Warner" himself..NG gets ready for some disco action

Lee, Vancey, Adam and Neal blow the top off a couple early doors...

New levels of Excellence Achieved by OWB...

2010-01-25T17:37:00.008Z

Another wonderful OWB quiet night in! At the Investor in Excellence Awards, ICC enjoying half a shandy with friends and clients of Team OWB....

"....and if If you go to San Francisco..."be sure to avoid Adrian

First iSlate User we believe...

2010-01-14T17:02:00.002Z

...we couldnt contain our joy at taking shipment of what we believe is the first generation of the new iSlate. The simplicity of the keyboard, outstanding pcket-size functionality and really big buttons are marvellous. I have used this now for 2 minutes and cant see how I can live without it.

2010 Predictions

2010-01-06T10:30:00.008Z

David Cameron will become prime minister.
Joe Mcelderry 'comes out'.
Michael Schumacher will win the F1 world championship.
England will crash out of the world cup on penalties.
Foursquare will become the next big web trend.
Stu will pass his marketing diploma and driving test.
We will get fit training for LDC tour
Jonesey makes another round of tea.
Andy figures out which way round to put fax paper in.
Shari switches to Mac after PC blows up.

The Tour of Tipton

2009-12-21T16:38:00.005Z

Norm and Jonesey get a certificate for "eating pie"