Forestry Commission play projects
2022 so far has been busy for Green Play working with the Forestry Commission and have recently provided repair work and new play equipment for: Jeskyns Community Woodland, Bedgebury, Haldon Forest Park and Beechenhurst. At Beechenhurst in the heart of the Forest of Dean we built a non prescriptive climbing structure using natural shaped robinia … Continue reading Forestry Commission play projects
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The Enchanted Garden of Light at The American Museum, Bath
Our playground at the American Museum in Bath was illuminated for Christmas 2021 and was open for play as part of the Christmas experience The Enchanted Garden of Light. Visitors were transported into a magical after-dark adventure through spectacular light displays which emblazoned the entire house, gardens and woodland in glorious seasonal colour.
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Prehistoric playground project officially opens with support from Wales & West Housing
A community project which is bringing heritage to life at Cardiff’s largest prehistoric site has received a £70,000 donation from Wales & West Housing (WWH) to create a new children’s play area. ACE’s (Action in Caerau and Ely) Hidden Hillfort Project at Caerau, Ely, is exploring the history and archaeology of the Iron Age Caerau Hillfort and the surrounding area, helping to connect communities with their heritage. … Continue reading Prehistoric playground project officially opens with support from Wales & West Housing
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New early years provision at Charborough Road Primary School completed
A new nursery at Charborough Road Primary School in Filton has been completed thanks to a partnership between South Gloucestershire Council and The Olympus Academy Trust. The Olympus Academy Trust has delivered the nursery with support from a £400,000 grant from South Gloucestershire Council towards the capital costs of establishing it. It will provide the local … Continue reading New early years provision at Charborough Road Primary School completed
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Pupils at Addington School enjoy new sensory garden
Pupils at Addington School are having outdoor fun in their new sensory garden which opened last week. Funded jointly by Wokingham Borough Council and fundraising by Addington Association, the £70,000 project gives opportunities for children to play and learn in a sensory environment that has been designed to be accessible and engaging. Based in Woodley, … Continue reading Pupils at Addington School enjoy new sensory garden
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Water World
Its been a popular summer for water play here at GPP and first up to be completed is Beacon Rise School’s Water World. The bespoke Water Wheel and Archimedes Screw are powered by children and enable playful investigation of STEM principles. The water channels are hand carved with variety of flow form shapes that create … Continue reading Water World
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Community Cafe
This Community Cafe measures 6m x 4m and is made from horizontal slatted larch timbers making it sheltered but airy inside. It is a perfect space for sheltered outdoor dining and learning. The roof is made from polycarbonate sheets that offer a high UV protection. It allows enough space to seat a class of 32 … Continue reading Community Cafe
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EYFS playground
A make over for St Peter’s School in Pilning near Bristol of their EYFS playground took place over Easter and we were able to update the outdoor play provision with a new sand pit, UV protection sail shades and a new surface for zoned play. Here is the finished result. And this was the space … Continue reading EYFS playground
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This has been our lockdown project, from winning the tender in June 2020 to the first weekend open to the public in mid April 2021. We have worked through the winter to build an inclusive natural play space for all ages and abilities of children. Book play sessions through this link. The new play area … Continue reading California Country Park
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Outdoor Classroom for a nature reserve
Completed just before Easter with a trip to the seaside for the team, we were commissioned to create an outdoor classroom for educational activities at Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre on the Dorset coast. It provides under cover space for teaching and opens out on to a meadow at the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). … Continue reading Outdoor Classroom for a nature reserve
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