Paul Hiscoe, sometime Commercial Director of Side A has taken the cause of small creative agencies to the United Nations to complain about the rise and rise of the supermarket agency (bigger blander and way more expensive). Actually I jest, Paul's grown-up job is Directing Scores on the Doors and he has recently been asked to discuss food hygiene standards and legislation at the UN, he is pictured here with Carol Archibald chair of his user group - we're very proud of him, go Paulie!

We are delighted to announce the prompt arrival of baby Georgia into the Ashley clan. Everything went smoothly, and we're delighted to announce that Simon stayed conscious throughout the entire procedure! Mum and daughter are very well, happy and recovering nicely.Simon of Side A said "That's a green shoot if ever I saw one!"

John Bercow MP came along to Long Crendon to add weight and support to Willy G's support your local business campaign in Long Crendon.John Bercow said "Everyone needs to get behind a campaign like this to help out the local community. If everyone buys products and services in their local community they will ensure the survival of those local businesses and services."Simon of Side A said "I couldn’t agree more!!!"

BBC Magazines has it’s Annual Music Magazine Awards in London on the 7th of April 2009. Side A is again appointed to do the Presentation Graphics for the award show.Simon of Side A said "They were impressed last year and it was a no-brainer for them to come to us for this year. They have organised a better venue and require our specific talents to make it come alive"Oliver of BBC Magazines said "We trust Side A to deliver on time and to budget, and in this recession climate we value their ability."

That Hedron collider chaos theory thing and everything. It has been announced today that Britain is firmly and officially in the grip of a recession, this comes with the news that Simon's old company has closed it's doors last night aswell.Simon of Side A said "This is unbelievable!!!"John of Side A said "I dunno!!!"

Big Blue featured in our 60 second sting needs a new head gasket. Luckily we've just made a new website for Simon's new VW repairer friends Lee and Nick at VAG Tune.Simon of Side A said "Nice lads - I hope they do well. What I admire about them is, in times like these they are prepared to try other avenues and are not just resting on their laurels!!!"John of Side A said "I give up!!!"

You see nothing is working anymore the experiment happened in Switzerland - the first things to go boom - the Banks!. Everything has gone pears from that point and it has all gained momentum since September, one of our clients has gone pop another has had to cut half it's staff. But we refuse to perpetuate the situation, everyone should take on the "I refuse to take part in the recession" badges.Simon of Side A said "We need to survive and ride this one out, because we have low overheads and most of us are freelance we can be nimble at times like these - John Boy get out."

Doing last years Music Magazine Awards for BBC Bristol was such a success - they have signed up Side A to do this year's Presentation.Simon of Side A said "To quote Maxim Vengerov - I'm livin' the dream!!!."

We have been approached by a major retailer to help them with their 2009 Spring/Summer DVD. Simon of Side A said "C'mon we need to get this one - otherwise John - I'm gonna fire your ass."

We are in a big pitch for medical company's new stand at FIGO 2009. We have come up with a concept that has a good consistent look and feel thats ties into the client's brand and our concept for the stand.Simon of Side A said "I think we have given ourselves the best chance of winning this work!"

Congratulations are in order to Simon, bragging about his love making in the pub, he's only gone and got Nikki up the duff! Baby Number three on it's way in May.Simon of Side A said "Here we go again!!!"

Despite being in there as many times as possible a month, Side A have managed to swing designing a new logo for Tutu's restaurant at The Churchill in Long Crendon.Simon who recommends the Jungle curry to everyone said "10 jungle curries should cover it!"John of Side A said "What about the drinks and the Chicken and chilli I love - Typical!!

We reckon the hadron super collider experiment in Switzerland has opened an alternative reality. Boo!!!Simon of Side A said "I'm convinced were in an alternative reality - nothing bloody works!"

Big Blue featured in our 60 second sting now needs... (insert your choice here).Battery constantly draining/LPG Consumption is non-existent/DVD player is on the blink/Front passenger side indicator keeps popping out/blah blah blah...Simon of Side A said "Insert expletives here!".John of Side A said "Bloody big Blue Elephant!"

We celebrated all day and many drinks were consumed. Hoorah!!!Simon of Side A said "I'm totally pi**ed - it was a total-brainer!"

Big Blue is going to be featured in our 60 second sting now needs a new front wing.Simon and Stef were on their way to see a client when Simon crashed into a peugeot driving idiot (his words).Simon of Side A said "Insert expletives here!!! Doh!"

A local business development agency has entrusted us (crazy fools) to re-design their corporate look and feel and implement this on their website. The premise was to convey the individuals and friendly staff and get across the character of their business. They really are not your everyday run-of-the-mill business development agency, and wanted to really portray the tailored approach they have to everything they do. So we took this premise and capitalised on the two figureheads of the company - Alan who is quite straight-laced and Jane who is blonde, pink, fluffy and a girly-girl. See what you think at www.hca.uk.com. Alan of HCA said "Crazy Simon has done it again!"

Big blue's arrival has made Simon very happy.Simon of Side A said "Hoorah! I love it John Boy"John of Side A said "Okay!"Sam son of Simon said "Yippee!"

Big blue's arrival is taking it's time, apparently the ECU needs replacing.Simon of Side A said "With no car, I getting a lot of exercise"John of Side A said "Hmmm!"

Simon's old Audi 80 nicknamed "Big Red" has finally given up the ghost. However we have sourced a new-ish old-ish VW transporter in baby blue, it's previous life was a 9 seat executive "taxi".Simon of Side A said "It was a steal -it's only got 200,000 miles on it!!!"John of Side A said "Huh!"

We recently sponsored Art on the Hill, a ferociously supported annual art exhibition to raise money for the Brill School. We're not exactly moneyed-up but the chance to help our local school was of course inviting. Instead of donating money, we offered design time in lieu and the PTA were delighted to accept.Simon of Side A said "I'm more scared of the PTA than I am of my Bank Manager - it was a no-brainer!"

"Helllllllloooooooo Richie"! A leading UK new media designer has thrown-in his lot with Side A. Don't worry he still touts his trade under a streetlamp but we hope this is the first step in a long and fruitful engagement. Richies appearance really bolsters our offering with everything New Media - Flash, 3d rendering, html & CSS etc etc etc. You are looking at his latest CSS work, and if you have Flash enabled check out our new AS3 flash site (also Richies work) - good isn't it?

Small businesses dream of the call, out of the blue an old friend who has surpassed all previous expectations and pulled-in a plum job, suggests to the right person at the right time that perhaps we could help - and they called us! Can't say much about the job, suffice to say that we are excited as anything about the opportunity. "Simon of Side A said "Oh, er, yes.....right, of course, when, fine, super" and promptly fell off his stool.

There was much hilarity from all except Simon as he fields a call from the Trading Standards office in Milton Keynes. Apparently Trading Standards officers do have a sense of humour as Simon now knows. After a strained five minute conversation about some previous work submitted for Milton Keynes Environmental Health, the boss is starting to sweat. Could we possibly have done something so disastrously wrong that we had been reported to Trading Standards? In due course of the conversation Simon is asked to supply some off-the-wall ideas to support an MK marketing initiative. Simon took the rest of the day off to recover leaving his designers once again holding the baby.

"Crazy as a coconut!" Nikki's friends and family were shocked and stunned to hear that she had given-up a promising career in amateur dramatics, in order to jump into the role of Side A Concierge. Seriously though, we are super-lucky to have such a talented individual on our team. If there's anything that you need, Nikki J is probably your first point of call - plus there's the added benefit that it'll probably get done.