08.05.2008 - Playworld Systems Europe has just launched a new playground design software package which will be a useful tool to Pathfinder and Playbuilder local authorities that have been awarded funding to rebuild and renew play areas under the government’s ‘Children’s Plan’. Read more
08.05.2008 - Play equipment supplier KOMPAN
experienced a strong 2007 with a sales prosperity of 11 percent, so
that the company reached a billion turnover for the first
time.
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17.04.2008 - Proludic are proud to present a number of educational seminars coving issues related to the current play agenda – and you are invited. Read more
16.04.2008 - Robin Sutcliffe, one of the most influential and respected figures in the European play industry, has announced that he is retiring as Managing Director of Sutcliffe Play on July 31, 2008. Read more
16.04.2008 - The innovative playground company Record RSS have taken part in the British Heart Foundation York City Jog. The event was held on Weds 15 April at York Racecourse, and attracted hundreds of people. Read more
16.04.2008 - Following public consultation, Leighton-Linslade Town Council elected Wicksteed Playscapes to carry out a major part of a £300k refurbishment of half the play areas in the town. Read more
15.04.2008 - Children in West Wiltshire have no excuse not to be fit and active with three i.play units to choose from! Two units have already been installed in Seymour Recreation Ground in Trowbridge and Bearfield Recreation Ground in Bradford on Avon with a third to be installed in Westbury in the coming weeks. Read more
14.04.2008 - Two successful shots at goal marked the opening of a brand new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Willesden last week. Installed by Wicksteed Playscapes using the innovative Polymeric surfacing this court is set to provide the area with a great deal of exercise and fun! Read more
10.04.2008 - Recognising the need for independently accredited qualification The Association of Play Industries (API) introduce a three day training course. Delivered by Rynat Ltd who have worked in conjunction with Edexcel to formulate a BTEC Level 3 Award for Playground Operation and Inspection & Maintenance. Read more
09.04.2008 - Snug, Sutcliffe Play’s
innovative range of ‘free play’ equipment, developed
with award-winning artists Snug & Outdoor, was a star feature
at London PlayFest.
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07.04.2008 - The API heartily applauds Ed Balls’ announcement on Wednesday 4th April.
Mr Balls confirmed, “Children across the country are to get an extra 3,500 play areas and 30 local authorities will get £2 million each to build new adventure playgrounds, as part of £235m Government investment on children’s play.” Read more
07.04.2008 - Neos, the exciting and innovative electronic gaming system from Playworld has generated huge interest since its launch last year, and now Playworld has developed a new trailer-mounted version of the game. Read more
03.04.2008 - As part of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council’s ongoing redevelopment of its play areas, Playworld Systems Europe has been specified to give an imaginative makeover to playgrounds at Petridgewood Common and Nork Park. Read more
03.04.2008 - Wicksteed Playscapes in
association with The Play Inspection Company have begun their
training events to increase awareness of the important new changes
to BS EN 1176/1177 standards. Read
more
03.04.2008 - Leading synthetic surfacing supplier Notts Sport has launched a new range of aerosol markers designed specially for use on synthetic turf. Read more
31.03.08 - Playground Services are pleased to announce that we are installing our first Bowl in the UK – second only to New York City Skatepark! Read more
28.03.08 - Neos’ innovative design comprises four columns with interactive sounds and light buttons, and an electronic score board in the centre. The buttons light up in random sequence depending on game selection and provide an exhilarating new way to play outdoors. Read more
26.03.08 - It’s official; Wicksteed Playscapes has entered into the music business! The leading play and sports manufacturers is now able to make outdoor playtime a very musical experience for all children – budding musicians or not! Read more
20.03.08 - Members of the Play Providers Association (PPA) have been given the opportunity to launch Disney’s latest DVD aimed at pre-school children. Read more
20.03.08 - Play & Leisure are pleased to announce the opening of a new play area in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale. Alan Park was an overgrown area that used to have old and unused play equipment so our brief was to provide a new exciting play area for children of all ages and abilities. Read more
03.03.08 - The first outside SmartUs
playground is to be installed at a Staffordshire school. Work is
due to be completed in the next few weeks on installing the
exciting new play equipment at Little Aston Primary School in
Lichfield. Read
more
29.02.08 - Proludic believe that a MUGA should
be all-encompassing and appeal to a wider group. Although
Proludic still offer the traditional MUGA as an option, in many
cases, we find that the benefits of a MUSA overwhelmingly outweigh
those of a simple ball court.
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26.02.2008 - Not content with achieving record
sales in the UK in December and January, leading play equipment
manufacturer Wicksteed Playscapes is taking on Europe.
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26.02.2008 - 2008 is an exciting year for
Playdale, with a brand new timber play equipment brochure out now
and new and exciting products ready to be launched in the
Spring.
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26.02.2008 - Play & Leisure Ltd is delighted to announce its new exciting and modern "Quest" Range. Read more
13.02.2008 - Pushing the boundaries of play is
key to healthier and happier children
Says Victoria Davies of Matta Products UK. Read more
13.02.2008 - As covered by the national press recently, keeping fit is not just for kids and the Lycra-clad, hip and trendy 20-30 somethings, but staying sprightly and toned into older age is vital for maintaining a healthy active body. Read more
12.02.2008 - Padstow lies in the heart of Cornwall and remains a key tourist destination within the UK. Renowned for its ancient fishing port, Padstow Town Council are proud of their local heritage. They wanted to refurbish existing play equipment with a whole new area. They had a budget of £50,000 which was raised internally to spend on updating old and tired equipment. Read more
12.02.2008 - Playtop, the Newark-based installer of impact-absorbing play surfacing, has launched a range of three-dimensional shapes called Playtop Spheres. Read more
12.02.2008 - In 2008 playground equipment manufacturer Record RSS celebrate their 40th birthday. Read more
06.02.08 - Notts Sport, the leading synthetic
surfacing supplier, has entered the Japanese play market for the
first time. Read more
06.02.08 - Wicksteed Playscapes has taken an innovative and unique approach to its product design process with the creation of Wicksteed Play Teams. Direct consultation with children on playground design and equipment has been an incredible success in terms of gaining an insight into what children want from a play area and how design is important in creating an exciting and challenging play environment. Read more
01.02.2008 - Notts Sport, the leading synthetic surfacing supplier, has appointed new talent to its team of technical specialists. Fresh out of university, Nick McLaren joins company with a degree in Sport Technology – and an unusually broad knowledge of different sporting requirements. Read More
01.02.2008 - Existing sports grounds can be given a new lease of life by Notts Sport – and recycling the old is all part of the company’s philosophy of giving its clients a great value for money service. Read more
28.01.2008 - Playforce’s Playground
Equipment Design Development Specialist Fran Brown was contacted to
design and install a new Adventure Tower System to replace an old
wooden tower in the Royal Victoria Playground in Bath by Andy
Chard, Parks Technical Manager for the Environmental Services
in Bath & North East Somerset Council.
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25.01.2008 - Playquip Leisure has completed installation of major new sports facility for Earl Stonham Junior Social Club at Earl Stonham in Suffolk. Read more
23.01.2008 - Playforce School Grounds Consultant Sam Flatman met with Head Teacher Joanne Speller over a year ago. At that time Ryder Hayes had spent money internally improving the school, but nothing had been spent on the outside school playground, otherwise known as the outdoor learning environment. Read more
23.01.2008 - The future for Wicksteed, the UK’s leading playscape designer and manufacturer, is continuing to look very rosy, thanks, in part, to the change in direction and re-branding driven forward by Stuart Wetherell, Sales Director. Read more
23.01.2008 - Wicksteed Playscapes is in the last stages of completing a huge contract in the Province of Pontevedra in northwest Spain. Although there has been a strong Wicksteed presence in Spain for many years, this order will serve to prove the company’s international capabilities still further. Read more
22.01.2008 - Upton based Sutcliffe Play, the internationally renowned playground equipment manufacturer, has received two environmental awards for its conscientious approach to business. Read more
22.01.2008 - ISIS
Equity Partners, investing funds from the Baronsmead VCTs, has
completed the partial £7m management buyout of Playforce.
Based in Holt, Wiltshire, Playforce are one of the UK’s
leading providers of school playground equipment. Playforce was
founded by Edward and Rachael Webb in 1998 with a £5,000
Princes Trust Loan.
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more
18.01.2008 - Charnwood Borough Council had secured money from its capital programme, section 106 planning agreements and the Big Lottery Fund that totalled £513,000 to invest in 4 key play areas in the area. This included refurbishment of existing facilities at 3 sites by Christmas 2007: Cumberland Road, Jubilee Park and Rendell Street. Read more
17.01.2008 - Notts Sport, the world’s leading supplier of non-turf cricket pitch systems, is giving youngsters the “Chance to shine” by providing 10 brand new installations at primary and secondary schools across the country. Read more
11.01.2008 - A brand new brochure is now available from Playdale showcasing their intelligent play system which is proving popular across the UK and Ireland. With 18 units now sold and more coming soon to an area near you, children nationwide are having fun and getting fit simultaneously. Read more
03.01.2008 - Belmont Primary School and the local community were very keen to create an attractive play area where children with special needs could play in the company of their able bodied friends. Read more
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