EVENTS – Fair attractions


Mini golf Golf is the sixth most popular sport


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in the UK, so a portable mini golf course at your fair is guaranteed to be a major attraction for all ages and abilities. Setting up a course from Putter Fingers takes just 30-45 minutes (putterfingers. com). Choose from four to nine holes and set them up in a playground, car park or grassed sports field. Rain is not a problem as built-in drainage holes deal with puddles, and Putter Fingers will also supply foam balls, plastic putters for toddlers, low-bounce balls and rubber-headed putters for older children and adults.


Zorbing Like bumper cars, except you are


the car! Lower a zorb over your head, grab the handles and you immediately become an inflatable ball. Run around a field with fellow zorbers, bumping into each other and rolling around, safe in the knowledge that you’re protected from harm by the ball’s inflatable padding. Companies such as Speedkix (speedkix.co.uk) will provide all the necessary equipment, as well as setting it up, taking it down and running the game for you.


Climbing wall If you can’t get to the mountain,


bring the mountain to you! A climbing wall gives pupils a taste of adventure in a completely safe setting. The Outdoor Education Company (outdooreducation company.co.uk) specialises in providing school climbing activities. Its 7.5m wall requires a 12x6m, firm, flat area (plus more space for set-up) and is suitable for children age five and over, as long


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