With summer drawing to an end for one more year it was great for our Wild Thang team who have worked so hard this year to meet up outside of the workplace for our summer social event. The team first met up outside the Liver buildings, It was a picture perfect evening with vibrant blue sky’s and we was taken on an exclusive guided tour to enjoy the spectacular 360° views of the Liverpool skyline from the 15th-floor viewing platform and then made the short walk to the brilliant Ma Boyles for drinks and food as a team.
The Liver building skyline tour was an amazing experience for the whole team, standing at 322 feet tall the view from the 15th-floor viewing platform was nothing short of breathtaking, It really gave the team a chance to relax and take in the world famous Liverpool skyline. Along with the view, we were also given a spectacular immersive Audio-Visual show inside the historic clock tower and learn all about Liverpool’s iconic landmark and some key moments in the cities history.
A favourite part of the tour for everyone was when the team got to see some of the retail merchandise we have produced here at Wild Thang for the Royal Liver Building 360 available on the tour alongside the NHS shirts we also produced in the past. It really was branding in action you don’t get to experience, and it spotlighted to the team where hard work goes.
After the tour we made the short walk across the road to one of the oldest and best pubs in Liverpool, opening in 1870 to this day in 2022 Ma Boyle’s is still setting the standard for great cocktails, local ales, and delicious home-cooked food. Upon arrival, we were taken to a private room in the basement to enjoy some food and drinks as a team.
We know the importance of thanking key member of our team so we took time out at Ma Boyles to celebrate some significant long term Wild Thang work anniversaries.
10 years at Wild Thang In June ! Lou
5 Year at Wild Thang In July ! Lubi
In true Wild Thang way fashion we were able to give our new starters Callum, Lewis, & Raquel a warm Wild Thang welcome mention at this WT social event.
We also took time out at the event to offer a big thanks from the directors to every single member of our team for their hard work, efforts and commitment so far this year
It really is the Wild Thang Way.
The experience provided a great chance to bond and have fun together as a team outside the work environment which is a huge part of the modern-day workplace.
Finally, the whole Wild Thang team would like to extend a huge thank you thanks to Ma Boyle’s, Royal Liver Building 360 and their staff, we highly recommend both venues for team events or even with family. If you would like more info about either venue or Wild Thang, simply click on the link.
As Pride Month ends, we are changing our logo from rainbow back to our original Wild Thang colours. We thought it was incredibly important to reflect on some of the fantastic campaigns, support we have offered and engagement we have been involved in over the entire pride month. So we have made it our official finale and to show are true commitment to the LGBTQ+ community by announcing that we are incredibly proud to officially announce that we will be category award sponsors at the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards 2022 which will take place on Friday 21st October 2022 at The Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.
WILD THANG ARE A PROUD CATEGORY AWARD SPONSOR AT THE NORTH WEST LGBTQ+ BUSINESS AWARDS 2022
The North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards this year will be a chance to recognise the incredible accomplishments of LGBTQ+ people working in business and commerce in our area after a year that has been extraordinarily challenging due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Wild Thang will be one of the proud category award sponsors, which will be revealed closer to the time. As a company, we promote equality and celebrate diversity and tolerance amongst colleagues. We know The LGBTQ+ community contributes enormously to the economy of the North West of England thanks to the creativity, ingenuity and resilience of its members.
The LGBTQ+ Business Awards will take place on Friday 21st October 2022 at The Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.
You can find out more about the event by visiting the link below.
WILD THANG PRIDE 2022 LOGO
Here is an overall insight of what Wild Thang are proud to have been involved in over the Pride Month.
At the start of June we kick started our pride month by adapting our logo to the bright pride colours to celebrate diversity, tolerance, awareness and celebration of the positive impact the LGBTQ+ community has on our society!
We have clear internal policies and as part of our Wild Thang Way company mission that promotes and celebrates every area of society, placing equality central to everything we do as a company. This is something signed and agreed on when joining the company.
WILD THANG PROVIDES PRIDE INSPIRATION
We then went on to create a campaign range of created a range branded, clothing, merchandise and print product options that could really bring the Pride awareness and support to life to inspire companies and organisation’s to get involved for all the right reasons.
WILD THANG PRIDE 2022 BRANDING IN ACTION
We took the opportunity to make our first Tik Tok video with the fantastic pride merchandise we brought together.
We are proud to support the work NYCHYL are doing with Rainbow Toffees on their new limited edition best seller t-shirt.
The limited edition t-shirt comes with a signed post card by Neville Southall, a proud patron of the Rainbow Toffees in a presentation box.
Wild Thang have donated the 20 t-shirts for the fantastic launch, enabling all profits to go towards the wonderful work carried out by the Rainbow Toffees.
BRANDING IN ACTION: LUCID GAMES LTD.
LUCID GAMES INCORPORATING THE NEW PRIDE COLOURS WITHIN THEIR BRANDED MERCHANDISE
Wild Thang produced the lanyards and t-shirts to form part of a colourful care package that Lucid used to share with their teams.
Lucid shared these fantastic images on their social platforms to show support towards the LGBTQ+ community and to reinforce their commitment to providing a welcome environment for all.
PRIDE IN LIVERPOOL 2022
Although Pride Month is over, the support and celebrations take place throughout the year. This is just a reminder that this year’s Pride in the Liverpool City Region is taking place on Saturday 30th July.
What an exciting time for this year’s Pride celebrations this June! We are post-covid and can finally celebrate restriction-free across the UK and around the world! This year marks a special date, as it is the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in the UK in 1972.
We use the month of June to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, that changed gay rights for many people not only just in America but also worldwide! It is a moment to reflect on the progress made towards equality but also to remember those who fought for LGBTQ+ communities rights and acknowledge the progress to continue.
This year we will see, the famous Pride parades and celebrations back throughout June but also throughout the year. It is an opportunity to bring people together by celebrating diversity, freedom and inclusivity.
PREVIOUS PRIDE EVENTS WE HAVE SUPPLIED MERCHANDISE FOR
It truly does fill us all with pride at Wild Thang being involved in so many of the events over the last couple of years, and as mentioned before we are excited to see everyone back in action again this year.
PREMIER LEAGUE'S PARTNERSHIP WITH STONEWALL - 'RAINBOW LACES'
As you will spot in our selection of products, we have offered a fantastic pair of rainbow laces. These laces can be altered and personalised however you like, including patterns and logos. We were inspired by the fantastic campaign The Premier League have continued throught the last several years. You can find out more by clicking the link at the bottom of the blog piece.
JAKE DANIELS, THE FIRST ENGLISH PRO FOOTBALLER TO COME OUT AS GAY SINCE 1990
On the topic of football and the fantastic work The Premier League are doing in the support of the LGBTQ+ community, this year Jake Daniels the 17 year old Blackpool forward has ended the decades of silence within the male football community in consideration to the LGBTQ+ community. In an interview he had explained that he is ready to act as a role model for others in the game after deciding this is the right time to be himself, free and confident within his identity. You can find out more about his story by clicking the link at the bottom of the blog piece.
WILD THANG'S LOGO FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
We have adapted our logo to the bright pride colours for the month of June to celebrate diversity, tolerance, awareness and celebration of the positive impact the LGBTQ+community has on our society!
We have clear internal policies and as part of our Wild Thang Way company mission that promotes and celebrates every area of society, placing equality central to everything we do as a company. This is something signed and agreed on when joining the company.
OUR EXPERTS CAN HELP YOU GET PRIDE READY
Here at Wild Thang our experts can help you get Pride ready when considering all your merchandising needs. So why not take a look at a range of products our team have brought together.
SLIMLINE POWERBANK
Ultra slim power bank designed for convenience and large branding possibilities. The Slimline Power Bank has a capacity of 1800 mAh, capable of providing a full single charge to various phone modelsand comes complete with an integrated Mico SD-USB cable.
Based on 500 with full colour print £4.50 each.
RAINBOW TIE-DYE HOODIE
Add this classic tie-dye hoodie to your wardrobe and stand out where ever you go. It is available in 3 exciting colourways and made in a regular fit.
Based on 100 with 1 colour print £27.50 each OR based on 500 with 1 colour print £26.50 each.
ONE COLOUR COMFORT CUT HOODIE
Based on 100 with 1 colour print £11.00 each.
*FREE SET UP IF ORDERED BEFORE 30TH JUNE 2022*
TIE-DYE T-SHIRT
Stand out from the crowd wearing our rainbow tie-dye shirt. It features a double-needle stitched neckline and comes in a range of vibrant colours that make this T unique.
Based on 100 with 1 colour print £9.95 each OR based on 500 with 1 colour print £9.25 each.
PROMOTIONAL ONE COLOUR T-SHIRT
White T-Shirt: Based on 100 with 1 colour print £3.50 each.
Black T-Shirt: Based on 100 with 1 colour print £4.00 each.
*FREE SET UP IF ORDERED BEFORE 30TH JUNE 2022*
RAINBOW MOLE NOTEBOOK
A5 PU notebook with vibrant rainbow design! Includes 80 lined pages, pen loop and elastic closure.
Based on 500 with debossing or foil blocking £3.75 each.
RAINBOW SWIRLY POP
A fruity flavoured Rainbow 50g lolly pop, branded with a full colour domed label.
Based on 500 with full colour label £1.45 each.
ECO BAMBOO SOCKS
Eco socks made from knitted bamboo fibres (80%), polyamide (15%) and lycra (5%). Including knitted, customised design. The socks are attached to each other with a cardboard label. This can also be given your own full-colour design. This allows you to design your own socks, fitting your house style and requirements perfectly.
Based on 500 with full colour custom design all over socks and printed header £5.85 each.
SKY 650ML TRITAN WATER BOTTLE
The clear Sky water bottle is made of Eastman Tritan™ making this bottle BPA-free, light, durable and impact-resistant. The bottle is single-walled and holds 650 ml of liquid, and it fits in the side pocket of most backpacks, as well as in most car cup holders. The twist-on lid ensures easy opening and closing, and has a built-in carrying handle. Eastman Tritan™
Based on 500 with full colour 360 wrap print £4.25 each OR based on 500 with 1 colour screen round print £3.25 each.
*Alternative print specs available at a lower cost, which would include a smaller branding area and spot colour print*
RAINBOW SHOE LACES
A pair of polyester shoe laces printed full colour all over. Custom Made - therefore allowing you to create any design including adding any logos to these laces.
Based on 500 with full colour print £1.25 each set of laces.
BOWCAST SHOPPER
Natural coloured 6oz cotton shopper with bright rainbow striped handles.
Based on 500 with full colour print £3.35 each OR based on 500 with 1 colour print £1.85 each.
WILD THANG'S PRIDE PACK OF 2022
Click on the link below to view our range of products, which can be personalised and branded however you like! If you still have not found what you are looking for, then simply get in touch for expert branded clothing, merchandise and print advice.
Wild Thang announce their long term Irish and European expansion plans on the world famous St Patrick’s Day! We chose the perfect day to celebrate taking our next step to international success by forming our Irish company that will facilitate ease of trading and distribution between Ireland and the rest of Europe. With offices, warehousing and distribution based in Dublin and Kilkenny we can service our growing number of international clients. As part of that significant growth plan Wild Thang have become members of the British and Irish Trading Alliance to help build their customer base and supply chain worldwide.
HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY MERCHANDISE IN ACTION
Andrew Dwerryhouse, Managing Director commented: “What better day to announce our long term Irish and European expansion plans than St Patrick’s Day. We already have strong and well established business relationships with some great Irish companies so it’s fantastic to finally be able to announce that we are now also an Irish trading entity”.
LEFT JOHN HOWARTH WT DIRECTOR MIDDLE PAUL WHITNELL BITA PRESIDENT RIGHT ANDREW DWERRYHOUSE WT MD
“We believe Dublin had to be our natural European base, not only because of the proximity but also the special and close trading relationship Liverpool and the Republic of Ireland has had over the centuries. It’s not a straightforward path and it’s been a challenging journey each step of the way to get to this point, but the teams hard work has paid off to now create seamless trade between the UK, Ireland, Europe and beyond”.
WILD THANG ATTENDED THE DUBLIN BITA EVENT AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL IN FEBRUARY
“Wild Thang have already seen significant demand for international distribution over the last few years, and now we have big growth plans for 2022 this really is another exciting piece of the puzzle that will help us meet those long term growth aspirations. We have already started to grow our network by becoming a member of the British Irish Trading Alliance in January and have recently attended our first Dublin B2B BITA event in February”.
SPECIAL & CLOSE TRADING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
“BITA are a fantastic organisation that puts a huge amount of emphasis on facilitating building positive business relationships through friendship for the long term. I would personally like to thank Paul Whitnell who is president at BITA and has taken time out to visit Wild Thangs UK HQ, made some fantastic introductions and genuinely given us the warmest of welcomes in true Irish spirit”. “So there we are, with the luck of the Irish we will reach our growth aspirations and we’ll be enjoying the craic on the journey, as that’s The Wild Thang Way”.
HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY MERCHANDISE IN ACTION
Paul Whitnell BITA President commented: “Wild Thang is a great addition to this growing eco system. Andrew’s values mirror that of the organization, Integrity, passion and delivery. Innovation and sustainable growth is at the forefront of this amazing business and we are so proud to have their total commitment to building a better future because together we are stronger”.
To find out more about BITA or get in touch with Wild Thang simply click on the below links
Wild Thang are incredibly proud to have been voted as one of the top merchandise and corporate gift distributors in the UK, and the only representative based in the Liverpool City Region for 2021. This is the companies second award in quick succession having won the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce International Award in November.
WILD THANGS SENIOR SALES TEAM
Andrew Dwerryhouse, Wild Thang Managing Director commented: "We are absolutely ecstatic, having received the news in December we could not have had a better finish to 2021 and perfect start to 2022 to create that momentum for the year ahead. Having already won the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce International Award this really is the icing on the cake to now be voted as one of the UK’s distributors of the year.
EXAMPLE OF SOME WORLCLASS WILD THANG MERCHANDISE
Being voted by our supply chain who are the true industry peer experts is the ultimate accolade as a company. Whenever you get an industry accolade and acknowledgement like this, you really know you have the right world class team, products and service in place to deliver our mission to produce world class creative branded clothing, merchandise and print solutions, day in day out, for our amazing clients.
WILD THANGS TEAM WITH THE LIVERPOOL CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Big thanks to our amazing suppliers, clients and team without all of you these special moments would certainly not be possible. We have never been in a better position as a team and company so are very excited about making it our best year ever in terms of growth of our team, turnover and profits, having already grown our team since the beginning of 2021 by 30% we now plan to grow that even further and increase turnover by 25-30% in 2022.
EXAMPLE OF SOME WORLCLASS WILD THANG MERCHANDISE
We certainly must be doing something right and our hard work is paying off to have overcome the many challenges that have been thrown at us over the last few years due to our development, the pandemic and Brexit. Obviously we always celebrate our success as a team and company but sometimes our audience may only see the successes so we thought that this image is a great way of highlighting that it’s just the tip of the iceberg & there is always a whole host of challenges below the surface. Whilst we are still navigating through challenges related to Covid we couldn’t be more excited about what the year ahead holds for us!
WILD THANGS TEAMS SUCCESS IS ONLY THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG
Please remember as always we are here to help you create a world class physical image for your company, organisation or campaign with our one world class solution for creative branded clothing, merchandise and print.”
WILD THANG EXHIBITING SOME WORLD CLASS CREATIVE BRANDED CLOTHING MERCHANDISE AND PRINT
If you want to get in touch or read more on our awards please see below links.
Even if you don’t want a festive themed product Wild Thang can help find that perfect client or staff gift to suit every budget! We are here to help with expert advice and have everything you could ever need to help promote, market and create a world class image for your company, organisation or campaign. We have got it all wrapped up, here are a few helpful categories, a little bit of market research to hopefully give you some inspiration and bring you a bit of much needed Christmas cheer to your internal team or external clients!
We know we all have to start thinking a lot more about sustainability and we know a lot of small changes can create a big change for the future of the environment. Maybe it really is time to start dreaming of an eco Chritsmas, Wild Thang as an organisation has never been more committed to making a difference and that’s why our eco product range has never been bigger, now more important than ever.
We know that individuals love gifts that give that instant satisfaction and our market research has continued to show that confectionery is in the top 10 of products being purchased and used as branded gifts and giveaways.
To view our confectionery range simply click on the link
In these challenging times it may not be possible to meet that special client or team member who are working from home. We have a fantastic range of merchandise gift packs and sets that can include that special branded gift or gizmo, whatever your budget!
To view just part of the range of merchandise packs & gift sets we have available just click the link
Did you know we can now fulfil, mail and distribute the amazing branded clothing merchandise and print we create to locations all over the world? Whether that’s sent to your client or staff member we have the strictest governance and policies in place and holding ISO27001 certification offers you complete peace of mind. This proves we have the ability to protect all corporate information and data, manage threats and demonstrates that we have the systems in place to protect corporate information and data of any size, whether this is online or offline. We can manage data at any level and for any size of distribution or mailing so you can have confidence that your data is 100% safe, secure and confidential.
If you require any further information about this service the please get in touch
We are on the lookout for the right candidates to join our amazing team, if your experience fits the job description we would love to hear from you! For full details and job descriptions please apply Purchasing Administrator, Sales & Shipping Administrator , Inbound Sales & Customer Service using the following link
Please share this opportunity, someone out there may need a job.
Please feel free to forward your CV to HR@wildthang.co.uk if you have experience in embroidery, screen print, graphic design or industry relevant sales experience.
We are a dynamic, forward thinking company and you may be the perfect fit to join our World Class team.
We are proud to have been official sponsor for what was our first face to face exhibition since restrictions eased and it was amazing to get back to what we do best in the home of Liverpool Football Club on Tuesday 12th October. Carrie Dwerryhouse as ever was the perfect professional representing Wild Thang on the day & overall it was a very busy day with lots of interest for Wild Thang. It really was fantastic meeting lots of fantastic businesses, many amazing friends and connections both old & new.
ANFIELD BUSINESS FAIR
As much as zoom has played an important role nothing beats meeting people in person to really find out What they want to achieve for their next campaign or promotion so they can stay ahead of the crowd.
EXPO PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTING OUR SPONSORSHIP
Anfield is a world class venue so we were of course showcasing some of our world class branded clothing, merchandise & print, the feedback on what and how we showcased some campaigns was sensational. We had a draw on the day for a magnum of champagne because ‘All You Need Is Love’ which was completely coincidentally Won by the fantastic Salvation Army Strawberry Fields Visitor attraction which is a must visit destination.
ANDREW DWERRYHOUSE MAKING THE DRAW FOR THE MAGNUM
It felt good to support this one as we know it’s been an incredibly difficult time for all companies involved in exhibitions across the UK and Europe so we really hope that this is the start of these important industries starting to recover. Some things in life are free and this was one of them so make sure you attend the next one.
ANDREW DWERRYHOUSE & GEOFF MOLYNEUX FROM SHOUT EXPO
For further details on the expo, plus more info on the Strawberry Fileds visitor attraction or want to get in touch with Wild Thang simply click on one of the links
Wild Thang sometimes did not know whether to laugh or cry as we were chosen for a showcase case study video to highlight our unique Brexit journey by the Liverpool Chamber of commerce. The video gives a unique insight into both the real challenges but also how Wild Thang would like the government to help businesses, ending on a positive note about our growth plans for the future which may have had some influence on their nomination as a finalist for the Chamber International Award!
Wild Thang Production Facility.
Andrew Dwerryhouse Wild Thang MD was interviewed for the showcase and the whole team are incredibly proud to represent the manufacturing sector. Describing how we have navigated through what can only be described as the perfect storm through the Brexit challenges to not only survive but adapt and thrive, we hope that this can inspire other companies to do the same. Without doubt one of most challenging moments in the company’s 25 year history, yet we have never been more excited about the future with plans to double our turnover and increase our staffing levels by 20-30% over the next 3 years.
Wild Thang Graphics Department.
Andrew Dwerryhouse Wild Thang MD commented “It has been a roller coaster ride of a journey over the last 4 years but we were proud that our Brexit journey was featured by the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, we appreciate being chosen & we genuinely hope it has a positive impact on helping other businesses navigate it, but also for the government policy makers and ongoing EU negotiations.”
Wild Thang MD Andrew Dwerryhouse.
“It’s a special moment to watch this & also showcase to our team as it really did give everyone a real sense of pride of how we have adapted and overcome the many Brexit challenges. To not only have survived and thrived we have also stayed incredibly focused as a team on the future with big growth plans of doubling our turn over and increasing our staff levels by 20-30% over the next 3 years which include the opening of a European office in Dublin to facilitate better access into the EU.”
Wild Thang Embroidery Department.
“Hopefully this mini video also showcases our £2m new world class HQ development that is nearing very final snagging completion before the final launch, this has been delayed many times due to the impact of the World Wide Covid Pandemic which obviously has brought a huge amount of disruption and uncertainty in so many other ways. We really have to laugh when we look back or we would cry to have had three huge challenges for the price of one. We now believe we have passed through the eye of the storm."
Wild Thang Screen Printing Department.
"Our amazing team has developed so much to become logistic experts, so we are now fully focused on getting excited about meeting future growth plans and delivering products and services across the UK, Europe and beyond that are truly world class at every level.”
Wild Thang New World Class Development.
There are a number of relevant links below that relate to the Brexit case studies across a number of sectors and also the details of the international award nomination Story. The voting for the International Award we have been nominated for closes today so we would appreciate your vote if you think our journey to overcome the challenges throughout Brexit was a positive one.
We have turned our logo into a funky rainbow for pride month and to celebrate diversity, tolerance, awareness and celebration of the positive impact the LGBTQ+community has on our society!We have clear internal policies and as part of our Wild Thang Way company mission that promotes and celebrates every area of society placing equality central to everything we do as a company.
TEAM & FAMILY Only when we work as a team do we achieve as a team, regardless of position & length of service every individual employee makes a difference. We see our team as a family & there is no place in our family for any unacceptable form of discrimination or inequality.
RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY Respect is key to creating world class relationships, we build respect by treating clients, colleagues and suppliers as we would expect to be treated ourselves.
At Wild Thang we produce merchandise for events all over the UK and we are looking forward to getting back to it for 2022 when the festivals and parades come back with a bang!
If you have a requirement for any World Class Creative Branded Clothing Merchandise & Print please don’t hesitate to get in touch and browse our extensive range of products and services.
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