Image via Wikipedia It’s that time of year when many ‘sporty types’ take on amazing challenges like hopping from Land’s End to John of Groats to raise money for Sport Relief.  Meanwhile some of us who are slightly less sporty might be considering a sponsored giving up of chocolate for a month.  Believe me it [...]

Image by Leo Laporte via Flickr Grimshaw recently added Lacrosse Goals to their products.  Although the game originated in the Americas, Lacrosse has been played in the UK since the late 1800′s.  In fact the 2010 FIL World Lacrosse Championships are being held at the Manchester University Sports grounds, The Firs from the 15th – 24th [...]

Image by DaveMontPhotography via Flickr If tennis nets are being stored make sure that they are dry when put away, stored in dry conditions, and away from rats, mice and other vermin.  When in use tennis nets should always be slackened when play has finished to prevent undue strain on the posts and the net [...]

Image via Wikipedia Football goal safety is an important issue.  Over the last few years 9 children have been killed by falling goalposts.  ROSPA can inspect your goals at the same time as they undertake the annual inspection of your play area or playing field. The Football Association have some good guidelines on football safety  www.thefa.com [...]