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inside this issue september2017


07 News £3m play attraction opens in Yorkshire and the University of Hull unveils new football hub as part of £15m investment in sports facilities


10 Project profile: Inspiration Island The world’s first ‘ultra-accessible’ splash park focuses entirely on inclusivity to cater for guests for all abilities


13 Grassroots: Quest for success A look at how Oxford City Council turned around its sports and leisure provision


17 Event preview: FSB 2017 The biennial show returns with a focus on how to create sports and recreation facilities that suit changing societal demographics


18 International news: in partnership with IAKS The futuristic Kennedy Town Swimming Pool has been uniquely designed to squeeze into its urban setting


20 Event preview: physical activity facilities forum The must-attend event for those involved in the design, build, management and supply of sports, play, recreation and leisure facilities


23 Sports buildings: Towers Health & Racquets Club Local resident opens Bedford’s only high end sports and racquets club with a view to stimulate a renaissance in squash and drive tennis participation


27 Event preview: BP:Fitness Trade Show LIW rebrands to focus on the business of fitness


29 Fitness: Resistance is futile A look at what operators are doing to engage all people in strength training


35 API comment The API looks at the challenges of ensuring the safety of outdoor gyms


36 Active play: Rooftop play areas Developing exciting play spaces that respond to a building’s architecture and outdoor space


39 Artificial surfaces The England Cricket Board trials the first hybrid pitch system to investigate the benefits for the sport


42 SAPCA comment County Playing Fields Associations evolve to safeguard their future


43 Product marketplace The latest products and services for physical activity facilities


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