We had a blast!

Last weekend we took part in one of the most colourful events of the year – Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Colour Blast Run!! A group of 13 Webbies ran (or walked) around Alexandra Park on Sunday, while being blasted with colourful powdered paint. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with non-curable, life-limiting illnesses…

Webbie Quiz Night – The Return

One non-code related thing we’re pretty proud of here at Windsor Works, apart from our cake-baking skills, is our ability to put on an awesome quiz night every now and again. As you may have seen us mention once or twice, we very recently hosted an official Webbie quiz night at Christie’s Bistro, Manchester. With…

Exciting times ahead as Web Applications UK appoints Managing Director

We proudly announce today the appointment of Craig Kennedy as our new Managing Director at Web Applications UK. Craig, previously the Finance Director, is stepping up to the new role, effective immediately (10 December 2014). Craig Dean, Chief Executive had this to say, “The board and I are delighted to announce the new Managing Director….

I moustache you a question. Never mind. I’ll shave it for later.

Here at Windsor Works, we’ve been taking part in Movember for quite a long time. Traditionally, we update the blog weekly with our progress, complete with an increasingly magnificent array of photo updates. I regret to admit I am taking part, and the only thing stopping me from shaving is Terence and his infinite supply…

Think Big School – Round Two!

As keen supporters of O2’s Think Big campaign, last Friday we teamed up again with Jonathan Beckett and around 15 other volunteers from various companies including O2 and Pixel Tree Media and headed to Droyslden Academy. We were excited to finish off the Academy’s Year 10 enrichment week with a Think Big School event, a great day…

Tameside Thinks Big, Do You?

Think Big School Tameside came to a close on Friday afternoon after a fantastic event filled with inspiring, enthusiastic and confident young people with some seriously brilliant ideas. For the youngsters, the event was split across two different days – one in their respective schools and one at Tameside College. We were there with the…

We Ramped up the Red for BHF!

We’re always keen to raise money for worthwhile charities at Web Applications UK. Especially if there’s a chance to bake and eat cake and dress up. Ramp up the Red for British Heart Foundation on Friday 7th February was no different. On Friday morning we all got our best red threads on, and dug out those…

Secret Diary of an Interviewer

This is a guest blog post by Chief Executive, Craig Dean and was originally posted on thargy.com. We do a lot of interviews at Web Applications UK, especially with the launch of our apprenticeship scheme. Over the years I’ve seen the best and worst of what candidates bring to the table. Unfortunately, there’s far more bad…

Next Stop, Financial Times

You may have noticed that Web Applications UK is in the media quite often. We love to get involved; be that with our local community or wider industry. But it still excites us when we feature in a news publication – particularly if it’s an international newspaper such as The Financial Times. Last week, our…

WA:UK takes action for business

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce regularly holds events throughout the region to bring together their members and discuss any issues facing our business community. As Oldham President of the GMCC, our Chief Executive, Craig jumped at the chance to host the recent Action for Business forum on a topic he is extremely passionate about;…