Welcome to Aspecks 2.0. As we have done previously we took some time out to make improvements in preparation for the year to come.  Some might say that 2010 has only just begun and we are certainly looking to build on the progress that we have made by reaching out to wider audiences and creating the conditions for future success. We want to facilitate your participation in the Aspecks website. Registered users who show interest can contribute content to the site on their own terms. We seek a diverse range of people to broaden the dialogue and engage in the exchange of culture, knowledge and skills. Consequently, 2010 is the year of the Global Citizen Campaign.

More details on the campaign will follow shortly and of course we will continue to improve the website to make it a richer resource. Any feedback on your browsing experience and how it can be enhanced is always appreciated. This year you can look forward to a load of fresh content, additional features along with brand new original Aspecks t-shirts and sweaters. We are excited about the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead and we look forward to working with as many of you as possible.

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Aspecks joined more than 50,000 people who came together to demand action on climate change on Saturday 5th December 2009 at The Wave, the biggest ever climate change march in the world! People from all over the country dressed in blue and encircled the House of Commons. They called upon the UK government to settle for nothing less than a climate deal in Copenhagen that avoids dangerous climate change and protects the worlds poorest people.

Were we right to protest in this manner? Well several members of the UK Government think so, including Prime Minister Gordon Brown who invited twenty-four Wave supporters to No.10 after the event to hear their demands. Check out what the Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP had to say on the matter…

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After successful feedback and sales of the Dylan Don’t Sing for Tesco t-shirts, Aspecks was commissioned to print two more designs for The Co-Operative Party as well as some more Dylan t-shirts. Check out the print video for the Fred Perry and The Feeling’s Mutual designs.

For more information about The Co-Operative Party’s The Feeling’s Mutual campaign please visit http://thefeelingsmutual.org.uk

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The founders of Aspecks have been recognised as part of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs of the Year awards for 2009.  As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week the Future 100 Awards puts the spotlight on young people aged 18-35 who are demonstrating entrepreneurial flair and innovation in running a responsible business venture; one which demonstrates a balance between economic, environmental and social goals to achieve ultimate business success. Global Entrepreneurship Week is looking to unleash people’s enterprising ideas to tackle some of society’s biggest issues such as climate change, poverty, gender equality and health. The Future 100 awards encourages and rewards extraordinary vision, ethical business practice and social responsibility. They aim to showcase businesses that offer innovative and sustainable solutions to social problems. As you know Aspecks is an ethical enterprise that is designed to facilitate the exchange of culture and knowledge to help break down the various boundaries that exist in our Global Society. Consequently, Aspecks took the initiative to get involved with Global Entrepreneurship Week in order to explore the many opportunities that this week offers.

The granting of the award is testimony to Aspecks’ commitment to global society, the environment and ethical business practice and values. As a matter of policy we print on ethically sourced and sustainable t-shirts usually ‘fair trade’. The benefit of this can be seen in the growing commercial work we have completed for the Co-Operative Party. Similarly in October 2008 we were commissioned to design and print t-shirts for the Pathfinder Project.

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Aspecks was in attendance last month at the Shepherd’s Bush arena as Mr Big performed their first gig in the UK since 1992. The video above is a clip of Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan ripping it up on double headed guitar and bass respectively.  Follow this link to see Eric Martin and Pat Torpey lending a hand or two!!!! These are first class musicians and the entire show rocked as the original line up of the band went through hit after hit, ending with their classic “To Be With You” before returning for a double encore that included a cover of The Who’s “Baba O’Riley” – very fitting and absolutely quality. More videos after the jump…..

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