News archive

• [04 Aug 2009]
  NHS gives approval to family firm’s bug killer

  HYGIENE and cleanliness in hospitals, schools and restaurants is set to be revolutionised through the creation of a device by a North-East engineering firm.

• [31 Jul 2009]
  Rain shouldn't stop play says PPA

  Bad weather shouldn’t stop children from exercising, says the Play Providers Association in response to the Department for Children, Schools and Families announcement last night that rain was to blame for inactive kids this summer.

• [28 Jul 2009]
  Krazy offer for heatwave days

  A play centre is taking part in a campaign to raise awareness of the risk of skin cancer.

• [24 Jul 2009]
  PPA ASPIRE Awards return for 2009

  The PPA ASPIRE Awards are set to return for 2009 after a successful launch event last year.

• [15 Jul 2009]
  Sensory UK Assists Operators in Achieving Government Grants

  Government grants are currently available to operators who develop inclusive play areas and Sensory UK is advising organisations how to access this funding. Sensory UK will demonstrate the benefits of inclusive play areas at this year’s Attractions Expo - part of Leisure Industry Week at the NEC in Birmingham, where The Play Providers Association will hold seminars giving information on the funding.

• [19 Jun 2009]
  Snug Launches at Fizzy Lizard

  Snug, Sutcliffe Play’s innovative and unique loose parts play equipment, has launched at Fizzy Lizard, Huddersfield’s newest indoor and outdoor play facility for under 8s.

• [15 Jun 2009]
  New Vetting and Barring Scheme

  The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) is working in partnership with the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) in a new Vetting and Barring Scheme to prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults.

• [15 Jun 2009]
  Farnsfield theme park unveils £3.5m major expansion

  FARNSFIELD theme park Wheelgate Adventure Park is set to become the country's largest indoor play zone as part of a jobs-boosting, multi-million pound transformation scheme.

• [02 Jun 2009]
  Hunstanton's castle of fun

  CHILDREN and toddlers flocked to Hunstanton's Oasis Sports and Leisure Centre, eager to be among the first to explore the new Fun Castle.

• [18 May 2009]
  Martin Hannah bids for Carluke cash

  A CARLUKE landowner hopes that a slice of the Scottish government's £60 million Town Centre Regeneration Fund can help fulfil his dream of opening a £700,000 children's indoor play centre.