The Big Blog

Or not.
In case it has escaped your attention, the weather has been colder than average this week.  There’s been snow, sleet and freezing conditions and as a result the country has more or less come to a standstill.
There has been a lot of debate in the news about this.  Some suggest that Britain’s reaction to […]

I promised you I’d get back to you with news of the Manchester congestion charge, I know it’s been a while coming but I’ve been taking time to work out what I have to say.
In case you don’t already know last Friday, 12th December Manchester voting overwhelmingly against the proposed charging system.  After the announcement […]

It’s December - the season of goodwill, dodgy telly and the office Christmas party.
For me the office do is going to be a chance to have fun with some of my workmates (now that I’ve worked out what kind of clothes are appropriate) while making a conscious effort not to make a fool of myself.  For […]

I’ve been thinking this week about fuel efficiency (not exclusively!).  With the recent fluctuations in petrol prices more people are wising up to the need for more efficient cars and/or to use fuel more economically.
Obviously it’d be great if everyone left their cars at home and used public transport instead.  But there will always be […]

Yesterday the Big Wheel team was delighted to welcome their newest (and youngest!) member – Kay’s gorgeous baby boy Arthur.  As some of you may know Kay’s off on maternity leave and she came in with Arthur to say hello.  At just six months old he seemed eager to get working away, reaching out for […]

Firstly I’ve got to start by saying how sorry I am that I’ve neglected this blog – apologies to you all.

Once again I’ve found that working at the Big Wheel has brought out my inner transport geek.  I didn’t even know I had an inner transport geek until now!

This week I went down to Stratford-Upon-Avon […]

Well, I’ve done it again, what started out as an innocent weekend away became another opportunity for me to marvel about the wonders of public transport in Britain.  And to tell all and sundry about it of course… 
I went to the picturesque Matlock Bath (am I sounding like a tourist guide yet?) with my partner where […]

It’s been so busy here at Big Wheel HQ that I’ve barely had time to think, let alone update the blog!
Now that’s it’s June we’re officially busy.  Tomorrow is World Environment Day, and of course we couldn’t let it pass without a celebration, so we’ve organised a special event for the businesses at Lenton Lane […]

Well, I think the title says it all, this past week’s been all go at Big Wheel HQ, as we rushed around organising the hugely successful GNTP Forum.  Star speaker Greg Nugent of Eurostar had us all on tenterhooks, waiting to hear if his plane from Thailand had arrived on time, luckily he had the […]

Well it’s back to Katie blogging, was nice to hear a few thoughts from Richard during his time here.
I’ve realised that since joining The Big Wheel team I’ve turned into a bit of a transport geek.  So far I’ve restrained myself from any full-on trainspotting activities, but considering I’ve only been here 2 months it’s […]