Promoting, developing and protecting the interests of all businesses engaged in providing enclosed play facilities

The Play Providors Association

NEWS ITEMS

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June 2008

Play England appointed to support national play strategy

May 2008

Providers Association – May Update including a Pelican members case study

Leisure Industry news

Learning through play in PPA Play Centres

Rating Case Study

April 2008

Heart Disease Risk

25% of 10-year-olds are never allowed to play on their own... so Ed Balls swings into action

Ed Balls tells councils to undo ball games ban

VAT gives EU competitive advantage

BT Clicks

The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPRs) to clamp down on unfair sales and marketing practices used by ‘rogue traders’

Small Steps, Giant Leaps. A customer service course with emphasis upon developing World Class Birthday Parties!

Customer Services Training Course- Information Form and Booking Form

Market Report - Spring 2008

March 2008

PPA Members discount for a Training Programme for Family Activity Centres for Owner/Managers
YORK on 29th April 2008

The Disney - PPA partnership announced

February 2008

The Play Industry - The Next Frontier

January 2008

Latest News for the Play Providers Association

December 2007

PPA Signage revealed as symbol of conformance to the PPA code of practice

Streamline Members Case Study

November 2007
Next round of regional meetings announced for the new year
October 2007
PPA editorial from Play and Party Issue 1
October 2007
PPA membership grows by 25% in 3 days
September 2007
Download the PowerPoint Presentation from LIW by Janice Dunphy titled FEC operations - the next chapter
August 2007
LIW Play Seminar Programme
July 2007

E-News, LIW, Accident figures, Streamline Credit card Processing Rates, Regional Meetings

June 2007


* TL Dallas Risk Management

* Every Child Matters FREE Seminar

May 2007
Children's Play Update - Issue
April 2007


* Children's Play Update - April Issue

* Merger provides serious fun -
SPI Play and The Play Mart Group

April 2007
TL Dallas pick up award for most efficient broker
EVENTS CALENDAR
EVENTS CALENDAR 2007
March 2007


CASE STUDY
- Streamline rates

March 2007


* New BENEFITS

* March Newsletter and ADVERTISING Opportunities

* The latest issue of Children's Play Update

February 2007


* Play England give a briefing on Safeguarding
Children and Young People

* Reminder- Play Charter Consultation Events

January 2007
Whats ahead in 2007?
December 2006
CRB and a Merry Christmas!
November 2006
A busy month with Exec and Operators meetings.
October 2006
New credit card rates for PPA members
September 2006
Review of LIW 2006
September 2006
Inaugural Scottish Play Operators Meeting
August 2006
PPA Play's a staring role in the Play Seminar Day at this years Leisure Industry Week. The PPA will also have access to a members lounge and will host a full meeting of members on the 27th September
July 2006
Editorial regarding the PPA and latest industry standards and a code of practice
June 2006
Editorial in Front Page Magazine
June 2006
  • PPA News Available
  • Regional Meeting Planned
  • New Membership Benefits
June 2006

The Trouble with 21st Century Kids

Download the booklet here produced by SPI play

April 2006
" I thought the first meeting of the PPA was extremely encouraging as everyone who attended was determined to raise the standards, profile and professional offering of indoor play in this country"
March 2006
Mintel has just published a brand new report on the Chidrens Play Area market. Read the newstory for an insight or alternativley PPA members can buy the report with a 10% discount until April 2006
March 2006
The PPA is delighted to annouce that it is to host its inaugural meeting of members. The meeting will allow members to network for the first time and discuss relevant industry issues and how to address them collectively
February 2006

Press Release

Bumpi's Big Adventure joins the PPA. View an extract from the Press Release which accompanies their membership application

November 2005
The Play Providers Association is delighted to announce a great new membership
benefit for TL Dallas Insurance Clients.
October 2005

Building For Leisure Article

Who is liable in the event of an accident at and indoor play centre- focus on Germany

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August 2005

INDOOR PLAY SEMINAR PROGRAMME

LIW is the biggest event in the UK for the entire leisure attractions industry. On the 21st September the Association of Play Industries (API) will be hosting a special indoor play seminar day to include the launch of the Play Providers Association (PPA).

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August 2005

Play Providers Association to launch at L.I.W

The Sports Industries Federation (TSIF) is pleased to announce a new association under its umbrella, will be launched at Leisure Industry Week (LIW), Birmingham on the 21 st September 2005.


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