TogetherWorks AGM–
In November 2010, lowwintersun organised the TogetherWorks 2010 event and AGM. TogetherWorks is the social enterprise network for Greater Manchester and the event, staged at MadLab in the Northern Quarter, featured stalls, networking opportunities and a debate on the future of ethical business in 2011. A shorth video made at the event can be found here.
Single Cell–
In February 2009, Single Cell Collective launched their debut compilation, Six Rivers. lowwintersun worked with members of Single Cell Collective and designer Because Studio, to create a brand identity for the collective, a website and album packaging. lowwintersun helped to develop a dual marketing strategy for Six Rivers, giving away the album as a free download and selling the CD version as a limited edition album with bespoke, handmade packaging and exclusive inlay artwork from photographer Andrew Brooks.
Co-operative North West–
In January 2009, lowwintersun co-organised Co-operatives Exchange, a networking event focusing on the challenges and opportunities of recession for mutual companies. Taking place in Manchester and featuring speakers from the Co-operative, FC United and NESTA the event attracted over 60 attendees from co-operative enterprises and support agencies. Documentation from the event can be found here.
GMVSS - Greater Manchester Voluntary Sector Support–
In 2008, lowwintersun worked with GMVSS (Greater Manchester Voluntary Sector Support) to develop and produce a Resource Finder. Designed by Because Studio, the project enabled members of the GMVSS partnership to advertise their products and services, encouraging inter-trading and reducing the need for grant support.
