AMV Playground Solutions Receive a Wonderful Letter of Thanks.
June 2, 2010
AMV Playground Solutions was delighted when it received the following letter of thanks from Danny Crates on behalf of the Panathlon Challenge for their support of Table Cricket and Polybat.
Danny was the GB Paralympics gold medallist in 2004, whose full details of his achievements and ongoing work can be found on www.dannycrates.co.uk.
AMV Playground Solutions will be further involved with the Panathlon Challenge Finals to be held at The Westway Sports Centre in London on the 24th June 2010. Details of this event can be found on www.panathlon.com.
Progress at Lister Primary School.
June 1, 2010
We have previously posted news of the planned works at Lister Primary School, which has been funded from ‘The Peoples Millions’ TV Contest.
It is very important to appreciate the ongoing work efforts, to achieve a satisfactory project completion.
The photographs show the installation work being carried out of the play units and the safety play surfacing.
Every one is a winner.
May 15, 2010
Children, the Community and the Police.
AMV Playgrounds have received a wonderful thank you message from the LLansteffan Sports Club Ltd. On the completion of their MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) project.
The community of LLansteffan in Carmarthenshire, successfully applied for and received funding from money which had been recovered from criminals by the Police in their area.
The MUGA was installed on part of an existing tennis court and was sized to enable tennis nets to be utilised when appropriate.
The MUGA has been fitted with goal posts and football equipment along, with basketball rings and backboards, truly a multi use games area as the name MUGA suggests.
The gates and fencing have been erected such that adjoining tennis nets could be utilised free from any interference from football and basketball.
AMV’s playground designers, staff and site installation team were particularly thanked for their total commitment to the success of the playground and all the work was carried out with a smile.
Park Ping Pong Spins into Action.
March 13, 2010
AMV Playgrounds have been chosen by the English Table Tennis Association (E.T.T.A.) to participate in a “pilot project” to install outdoor table tennis tables in parks and open spaces in the London area.
The aim is to investigate and promote new participation opportunities in this accessible and enjoyable Olympic and Paralympics sport.
Diccon Gray (Delivery and Facilities Manager, E.T.T.A.) commented
“Tables will be available for the public to play free of charge, have some fun and get a chance to find out other places to continue to play”
Funded through Sport England and the E.T.T.A. the pilot will show the suitability of the AMV outdoor table tennis tables in terms of the suitability of surface, location, bat and ball provision and maybe even find solutions to overcome the great British weather.
Typical sites for AMV outdoor table tennis tables include waiting areas such as next to tennis courts, cafes and play areas, preferably all with good footfall.
Evaluation of usage, durability etc, will be carried out by personnel from the London boroughs, with a view to providing evidence of success of the activity to be able to make the case to roll out outdoor table tennis to other areas of England, including sites such as motorway services, pub gardens, sports clubs, hospital grounds, housing estates etc.
The AMV outdoor table tennis tables will be installed in the London boroughs of Greenwich, Hackney and Newham.
AMV Playgrounds redevlops playground at Lister Primary School in Manningham.
February 26, 2010
Lister Primary School’s project to create a community adventure playground has been boosted by a £20,000 grant from the Ward Investment Fund.
This latest funding – from the money generated by Bradford Council’s involvement in the sale of Leeds Bradford Airport – allows the Manningham school to fully realise its vision for the project which recently won £50,000 from a TV contest. Bradford viewers helped secure the money in the People’s Millions phone vote.
A barren site next to the school, near Lister’s Mill, is being redeveloped by AMV Playgrounds.
At the playground there will be: goal units, picnic tables, benches, trim trail, traverse wall, ballcatchers and play units.
Feasibility work has started and the project is due to be completed by the end of March.
Headteacher Moira Hunt said: “We are developing the whole of our outside play using this funding to provide a quieter area in one section as well as a more active section to improve pupils’ play experience.”
AMV Playgrounds at the Middleton Arena.
February 20, 2010
Garry Smith organized a super day for approximately 70 to 80 pupils at the Middleton Arena on Monday 25th January 2010 at the P 2 P day.
The day was an opportunity to introduce the children to new experiences of games and competition, which provided wonderful stimulation for all concerned.
The new design of AMV’s Table Cricket and Polybat equipment was well used and received praise from both the teachers and helpers alike, for the ease of assembly and the visual aid of its transparent sides.
AMV’s John Parr and Walter Liley said after the event that they felt privileged to have been invited to the event.
Panathlon Challenge.
AMV Playgrounds were delighted to be invited to the Panathlon Challenge event held on Tuesday 19th January 2010 at the Talacre Sports Centre in London.
The event was organized by Mr. Ashley Iceton who was ably supported by his wonderful team of helpers.
The competition included Boccia, Table Cricket, Polybat, New Age Kurling, Football and field athletics.
Teams from Camden, Islington and Westminster took part in the event and it was quite obvious that all participants enjoyed the day immensely.
AMV’s new Table Cricket and Boccia equipment received particular praise and is to be used at future Panathlon events throughout the year.
A set of the new AMV Table Cricket Equipment was delivered to the South London Special League.
A set of the new AMV Table Cricket Equipment was delivered to the South London Special League. Sharon Brokenshire received the equipment at the London Marathon Playing Field and provided us with a welcome cup of tea.
The vision of the league is a wonderful statement and all the supporters deserve all the rewards that must come from such wonderful work.
AMV Playgrounds demonstrated their new and improved table cricket equipment at the Youth Sports Trust Special Needs Conference in Nottingham.
AMV demonstrated their new and improved table cricket equipment at the Youth Sports Trust Special Needs Conference held in Nottingham. The response from delegates was phenomenal and there was great enthusiasm towards the game of table cricket when it was recognized the frustrations of past experiences had been resolved. Our playground designers had risen to another challenge providing play equipment for another range of customers.
The new play equipment will be suitable for use indoors or matched with our steel outdoor table tennis tables will provide an excellent outdoor facility.
AMV Playgrounds exhibiting at the Youth Sport Trust – Sports Colleges Conference.
AMV Playgrounds will be exhibiting at the Youth Sport Trust – Sports Colleges Conference 11th February 2009 – 12th February 2009
Mike, Andrew and Paul will be pleased to talk to any delegates regarding further information about AMV and its Quality Approach to working with schools. Remember there are even more reasons for Affiliated Sports Colleges to find out what special discount and offers are now available to you.
