05 July 2010
PlayFair 2010 – a real eye opener
This year’s Playfair, the play, sport and leisure activity event brainchild of the FSPA's Association of Play Industries (API), was reported as being 'a real eye opener' according to visitors. In its third year, with over forty API member companies exhibiting, Playfair moved to a much larger location within Stoneleigh Park, proving to be an excellent decision for exhibition co-ordinators Brintex and the API.
The unique two-day show, known as the only free outdoor event totally dedicated to the important play industry sector, attracted visitors from UK local authorities, schools and communities, along with a number from Europe and the USA. Almost 200 school children were also invited to bring the equipment to life and showcase exhibitors products, and once again the show was blessed with glorious English weather over the two days.
The show provided an informative seminar programme over the two days with Adrian Voce, Director of Play England presenting on Embedding the Play Strategy, Landscape Architect Alison Brown presenting on Spaces, Designing for Outdoor Play, Adam White CMLI presenting on Design, management and maintenance of 'playful landscapes' and API Executive Michael Hoenigmann addressing visitors on a range of topics over the two days.
