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New website for IOG
The Institute of
Groundsmanship has upgraded its website
www.iog.org/ with more membership information and better interactive services. A new Forum for industry discussion and a blog for users to present topical views and comments has been created and visitors can join the IOG group via Facebook. The IOG website features enhanced sections for Membership Benefits, including downloadable application forms, Training and Education, including a booking facility for IOG training courses, News and Media, Directory and Shop, Shows and Events, including information on Saltex and Scotsturf and a link to the awards site with information on the National Conference.
A brand new skate park and
Youth Shelter project in Newport, Shropshire, was given a royal seal of approval when it was officially opened by Princess Anne. The Princess Royal was given a tour of the £200,000 facility which includes outdoor ramps and rails, an arts venue and the first Youth Shelter in the world with Mp3 music playing facilities, designed and built in the UK by Monster Play Systems Local skaters and BMX riders kept her entertained by performing a series of hair-raising stunts that put not only themselves but also the park to the test. Monster Play was able to
introduce Princess Anne to the young people involved in the youth shelter project which won the innovation of the year award from Telford & Wrekin Council. “It was an absolute honour to have been given the opportunity to introduce HRH Princess Anne to the young people of Telford who were the first in the world to select and experience our innovative ‘Full Sonic’ shelter. She seemed really impressed and asked the young people a number of questions about the project” said Monster Play. Monster Play say that as an
integral part of the skate park scheme, the Monster Play youth
MAY 2010 Royal seal of approval for innovative youth shelter
shelter is the perfect place for skateboarders, rollerbladers and BMXers to catch their breath together in a safe, lit environment. They can listen to the radio, powered by solar panels,
or
connect their mobile phones to play their own music through the Bluetooth wireless MP3 player.
The open and accessible design of the shelter means it is also a place where a passing PCSO or youth worker can stop by for a chat, establishing community engagement in a natural and sociable way. These innovations have been proven to reduce anti-social
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behaviour and were the result of input from young people whose wishes have been listened to and met.
“It is just absolutely amazing,”
said Marc Simpson, of Newport SK8 and Ride committee. PC David Parry, Newport Sk8 & Ride Treasurer added: “We are
absolutely thrilled that we are gaining additional recreational facilities for our community. We have all worked very hard to get the project up and running and I’m delighted it’s underway.”
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additions to Queensbury’s extensive existing range of products which includes our most advanced shelter to date – the G2 and the ever-popular Meridian and Arun ranges, all of which are now available in stainless steel finish for added durability and strength.
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since 1990, Canopies UK is the country’s leading manufacturer of canopy protection systems to schools and nurseries. Our unique cantilever system
means every canopy is completely self supportive, giving more space and no posts for the children to bump into. This means they can be in areas not previously thought suitable to put a canopy. There has in recent years been an emphasis on encouraging outdoor play with OFSTED playing a major role. All the products are made
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