This week has seen us complete most of the projects with pre-holiday deadlines, host clients, suppliers and friends at our annual party, start some studio reshuffles and plan some new year resolutions... Oh, and it's SNOWING in Macclesfield. Sledges at the ready!

It'd be far too straightforward if we were able to wind down well in advance of Christmas, wouldn't it? In true Ingenious style we're still flat out in the studio with a number of weighty projects that have early January deadlines. Great stuff to work on, so it's no hardship really, plus of course we consider ourselves very fortunate that we're in such a strong position in otherwise challenging times.

This week we finally completed our annual Manchester Business School festive game, "Let there be light". In just four days it's attracted over 2,000 hits from outside the initial distribution list, so the client is very pleased with how it's gone. Can you help Santa by harnessing the power of the magic Christmas Tree and lighting up Manchester? Well, can you??! Why not try it and find out? Click here to play...

Wednesday saw us enjoy an evening with clients at the lovely Didsbury House Hotel, which as some of you may know, belongs to one of our clients, Eclectic Hotels. As usual, they looked after us wonderfully well, and despite some people not being able to join us, a great evening was had by all.

However, those who missed it have another opportunity for festive cheer on Thursday 22nd when we venture out to the equally lovely Snow Goose Café Bar in Macclesfield. Nearby? Come and say hi...

We're taking the opportunity to rearrange our studio over the holidays. Oh, we know how to live...Well, a change is as good as a rest, as they say. Plus, we need to create a bit more space to allow for expansion early in the New Year. More details soon...

There's been much talk this week about new year's resolutions, and even more talk amongst certain people about 'getting back in the saddle'. Literally. Grown men (who really should know better) have been getting overly excited about bikes and the riding thereof. It seems to be more of a gadget fest than anything, with hydraulic brakes, lock out forks and the like being scrutinised, so it remains to be seen if this 'top trumps' bike fest translates into pedalling activity. Our glorious leader has a 'fitting' for a bike (yes, really) next Friday, so expect to hear more about this in the New Year. Anyone wishing to donate bandages, plasters and soft cushions to help patch up and comfort our intrepid bikers, please get in touch...

That was our week, that was #13