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Once again our Windrush mole has uncovered another story which will lift the lid (or at least loosen it a bit so that someone else can lift it) on bizarre business practices. What kind of a company operates as a full colour printer on one hand and on the other, as a complete web design company?
It just doesn’t happen...until now! Come with me to a world where the two happen almost side by side ... Read more
windrush group green investment madness
It seems a bold step, in these times, to invest so heavily so, as usual, the Waffler team felt compelled to investigate.
We uncovered a computer-to-plate system that has eradicated the need for harmful chemical use, hidden away in a back room. Fair enough we thought ... Read more
man falls in love with tree
Production Manager David Hyde noted, “They are inseparable. They go everywhere together. Well, I say ‘everywhere’. Melissa doesn’t actually move all that much. She sways around a bit, but other than that, Adam pretty much has to go to the forest where Melissa is. We are a bit worried about him, but ... Read more
world’s tallest man joins design team
When Andy first crouched under our doors a couple of months ago, It took all sixteen of our staff from printers, estimators, finishers, pre-press and studio staff to tie him down. It was only then we realised he was the new creative artworker for our design studio. ‘It was pretty embarrassing but at least we know how the Lilliputians felt.’ explained Creative Director, Joe Graham ‘I should have noticed his size in the interview, but they all look the same after the first twenty or so. Anyway ... Read more
You Want it When?
In issue one we began our serialisation of the explosive autobiography of Steve (Snowy) Andrews, a four colour printer at Witney based print and design firm Windrush. Having spent what feels like a lifetime in print Snowy lifts the lid on what goes on behind the glamour and glitz.
Chapter Two:
Ink on the Rollers of Life.
‘Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.’ So said a legendary Liverpudlian. (although I always preferred Ringo) I thought if I put that in my book it would make me look deep. (See pic above for how deep I look) What really happens when you’re not paying attention is that you get printing ink on your best party dress. I don’t actually wear ... Read more
Secret leaked
A mole from within Windrush, the company concerned, who cannot be named has revealed to us that they are brazenly and actively promoting their services to all and sundry. ‘They have installed a new five colour press and don’t seem to care who knows about it’, our source revealed. ‘I have heard them talking openly about producing flyers, advertising, brochures, even a secret magazine published in some sort of crude marketing code, aimed at duping companies into making use of this press, not to mention their design and web design services. If you ask me it’s grubby attention seeking and I want no part of it.’ He raged ‘Apart from the fact that if you need to talk to anyone about our print services then I’m your man! But that’s it...No more!’ ... Read more
t’internet exposed!
Some say man never went to the moon. Some say the pictures were taken in a bloke’s back garden in Sutton Courtenay.
Similar conspiracy theories abound about t’internet. Those same people are convinced some bloke - might be the same one, though he would be knocking on a bit by now - is sat in his spare room plugging and unplugging millions of wires, really quickly, to keep everyone connected. When your... ... Read more
Mr Hyde’s transformation
David Hyde - By day a mild mannered, highly efficient Production Manager, running a very busy department dealing with a huge variety of print work from very small runs of stationery, invoice pads right up to large run four colour work for brochures, catalogues etc. He juggles all of these on three presses designed to cope with this variety of work. He’s smart, always keeps his shirt tucked in neatly, shoes highly polished, brings his own sandwiches and sometimes home made cakes ... Read more
Windrush turns green
A mystery ailment seems to have riddled a local design and print company suddenly turning all employees a bright shade of green. The source of this bizarre affliction is unclear but global warming is not ruled out at this point. It is however, thought to be more likely the result of an alien encounter and bizarre chemical experiments by little green men from the Azura solar system.
In a shocking report, which I have just made up...
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Wayne’s wonders win award
After years of trying, keen gardener, and part-time print finisher, Wayne .... has finally scooped the prize of a lifetime. The coveted ‘best melons of the month’ award is given to the employee of Windrush with the most impressive melons. Wayne could not believe his luck in scooping the prize. ‘I’ve been trying to win for months, but Sheree, our Studio Manager normally wins easily.’ A proud Wayne continued. ‘I have to say Sheree’s melons are usually an impressive sight, but somehow I have managed to pip her this time. I think she is pretty happy about it though and has wished me well.’ ... Read more
You Want it When?
Steve (Snowy) Andrews, who for some years been a four colour printer at Witney based print and design firm Windrush, has spent a lifetime in print. In this book he lifts the lid on what goes on behind the glamour and glitz. He reveals a much grittier world where ink on your best trousers is an everyday reality by simply wandering through a print room if you don’t know what you’re doing. ... Read more