play &


activity today Netform activities


Fingers go at £3500 a pop.... Confused? For would-be buyers it was a


No other playground


structure currently available can match the benefits offered by an activity net, and nothing can match the amazing range of products on offer from The Tayplay Group to impress all. The active 2000 is the smallest member of the Netformtm activity net range standing just 2mtr’s in height, easily managing to offer the same dynamic climbing opportunities to younger children as the rest of the range.


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With pressure on Local Authorities, in the face of contracting budgets, to provide suitable safe play provision for their communities, the need to provide the right scheme first time is key. Clive Ager of Steelway Fensecure offers his interesting thoughts on the process.


It was recognised by play


providers more than 15 years ago that the provisions in parks and open spaces for teenagers was woefully inadequate. In response a small number of specialist manufacturers developed products including Multisport Ballcourts to meet that need.


simple process of choosing this company or that. Unfortunately as many companies and conventional fence manufacturers saw how much money was being thrown at youth provision, they jumped onto the band wagon as quickly and as cheaply as possible. It very quickly became very confusing for buyers who were being overwhelmed with choices, some wise, some not. Buyers are now not even sure as to what to call it; a MUGA, a MUPA or a Multisport Ballcourt?


What ever you choose to call these “kick-about areas, there is a British Standard to help you make wise choices. It is called, “Free access multi- sports equipment – BSEN15312”


This equipment is free access,


kids play ball in it and it has fence and goals, so despite what some suppliers would have you believe, by changing the name to “a MUGA” does not mean you can automatically ignore the Standard. Well, you can, but at your peril.


What buyers also find confusing is how some manufacturers describe their Multi-sport Ball-courts as:“ designed to meet the requirements of BSEN 15312”, whilst others claim “to have had their product tested to


BSEN15312 and Kitemark Certified by British Standard Institute”and buyers do not understand the difference. One is saying, “Trust this product because we think it is safe.” The other is saying, “Trust this product because it has been independently tested by a reputable body, British Standard Institute”. Why should it be important to you ? Well, first of all there are the kids.


Steelway Fensecure Click here to request literature


Creating concepts


A Point of View


When it was estimated


that repairs to Woking Council’s old paddling pool would cost at least £50,000 it was decided to look for alternative solutions. Russell Play,


in partnership with


Woking BC, were asked to create 2 concepts:


Upgrading the paddling pool, or finding an alternative use for the pool.


Following a detailed consultation process with local residents, children and young people, over 90% were in favour of finding an alternative use for the old pool.


In keeping with the theme of water play, the chosen design was one that utilised the old pool area by incorporating a sunken beach


area, into which a ship- wrecked boat with a look- out tower, treasure chest, Gustav the friendly crocodile and water play featuring channels, pump and spinners was installed. The equipment was sourced from our new “Spielart” range of Robinia timber products. Each item is unique and is hand crafted and is designed to harmonize with the natural environment. A curved ‘hoggin’ path links the ship-wreck to a quieter area for toddlers where further timber items, including a playhouse and swings were used.


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