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Play & Activity
JUNE 2023
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Theale’s combined sports and play area show off Proludic’s design skills.
More play companies sign-up to GroundsFest Several companies from the play sector have booked to attend GroundsFest 2023 with more confirming their interest each week. Companies such as A E Evans, Kompan, Wicksteed Leisure, Play and Leisure, The Play Inspection Company, South West Play, Huck Nets UK, Star Rubber Environmental and Eibe Play have all recently signed up to the event which will take place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 20 and 21 September 2023. Since its launch GroundsFest has continued to go from strength to strength. Over 100 exhibitors have taken 9,000 square metres
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of space with 75% of allocated space accounted for. Close to 5,000 visitors, which includes grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, local authorities, estate managers and contractors, have already signalled their intention to attend by registering for the GroundsFest visitor newsletter. The Association of Play Industries (API) will have a dedicated stand at GroundsFest to promote membership services. GroundsFest’s free educational seminar programme will also feature API-badged sessions.
As a result, GroundsFest will offer a one-stop shop for those involved in the selection, purchase, upkeep and replacement of play equipment and safer surfaces. Commenting on Wicksteed Leisure’s decision to exhibit at GroundsFest, National Sales Manager Lynne Egginton, said: “Wicksteed are excited to be attending the first ever GroundsFest in September this year. It is always a pleasure to be able to showcase our products, and we will have some exciting new equipment on display. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our stand at Stoneleigh Park.” GroundsFest
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In 2021, Theale Parish Council embarked on a journey to upgrade its outdoor play facilities on the recreation ground. The Council decided to replace the existing playground and provide more facilities for older children, teenagers and adults while reducing antisocial behaviour and combatting obesity in the process. Proludic was selected not only to produce designs for these two exciting projects but also to oversee a consultation process that would give residents the power to shape the final designs. Proludic produced an online survey that asked residents to give their opinions on the play and MUSA (Multi-Use Sports
The final design for the toddler and junior play area featured a new coloured wetpour safer surfacing and also included accessible swings (J493), ageappropriate Kanope & Diabolo multiplay units (J5610 & J38124), trampoline squares (R34-ETP-000A), a rodeo board (J3501) and an inclusive roundabout (J3501). Additional items for the toddlers were a fun playhouse (J234) and a seesaw springer (J852).
The MUSA included a MUGA court featuring a range of sports markings and including football goals and basketball hoops at either end. Lower fencing on one side of the MUGA was put in place for spectators to get involved with the on-court action and make the space more inclusive. Next to the MUGA, we installed an ACTI’Street fitness area for callisthenics, with ACTI’Fit outdoor gym equipment aimed at sociable exercise. Such a grand design merited a grand opening, with goodie bags and free ice cream for young visitors and activities, games and refreshments for all. Proludic Enquiry 37
Playground upgrade delights community The Oughterside and Prospect Playground at Pond Green had been in need of an upgrade for quite some time.
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Therefore, after a successful fundraising effort by the Parish Council and local parents, the playground finally got the muchneeded upgrade it deserved. The playground was used by children from both villages, and it was in a state of disrepair. The outdated equipment was no longer safe for children to use.
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Area) proposed design facilities. The survey received over 200 responses and results indicated a clear preference for a MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area), and outdoor gym and Calisthenics equipment. Proludic also produced a YouTube video to engage younger children.
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The Parish Council decided to take action and formed a committee to raise funds for the upgrade. There is a variety of play equipment at the site for all ages including a Basketgoal Handball that will allow the community to play a variety of sports. A Rape Lite from Jukebox Lite range of multi-play tower units, a Rota Bounce, an inclusive Timber Team Swing and a Play Tractor. Playdale Playgrounds Enquiry 39