The first working day of a new year comes around far too early, but we have to admit that firing up the Trusted Places blogs for another year of news, competitions, videos and fun is hardly a chore.

Plus 2008 (or zoob as the cool kids are calling it) is a leap year. That means we get a whole extra 24 hours of TrustedPlaces to play with. Maybe we should do something fun on February 29th… what do you think?

Before we get back in the saddle properly let’s take one last look backwards. For anyone who missed the fireworks in London this year the BBC have YouTubed them here.

We braved the cold to watch a little of the display, but nipped back inside once the champagne was gone for good company and good conversation. A great way to kick the year off and exactly what TrustedPlaces is about.

Stay tuned for all the good stuff we’re planning to roll out…

Photo Credit: Here’s to 2008! by ChristinaT under a CC licence