Leisure Media Issue 3 2009 - Leisure Opportunities

POWERED BYleisure-kit.netleisure-kit.netPRODUCTROUNDUPWRAPPING UP 100 YEARSVehicle wrapping firm Totally Dynamichas completed the wrapping of a specialdouble-decker bus that will promote thecelebration of a 100 years of The RoyalZoological Society of Scotland.The bus will tour round 100 schools,from the Borders to Shetland to spreadthe Society’s centenary message of conservation,education and research.The wrap on the exterior mirrorsthe rainforest theme that is foundinside the bus and includes pictures ofanimals taken from Edinburgh Zoo andthe Highland Wildlife Park in Kingussiein the Scottish Highlands, which isalso owned by the Society.Totally Dynamic also recently tookdelivery of a new printer with greencredentials in order to increase its environmentalstandards as a company.SYNTHETIC HELPCharterhouse has extended its rangeof equipment to help with the maintenanceof artificial surfaces.The Verti-Brush and Verti-Broomlevel and redistribute infill as well assweeping the turf, while the Verti-Top (pictured) lifts the top layer ofinfill and filters it before returning theclean sand or rubber to the pitchand brushing in.Although it is important to selectthe right synthetic surface, it is arguablyeven more crucial to maintainthe surface throughout its lifespanas neglected synthetic pitches canlead to a shorter life for an expensivefacility and injuries to players.The company recommends brushingthe surface around twice aweek, with the infill being recycled,brushed and filtered approximatelyfour to six times per annum.JUMPING INTO FITNESSGerman company TOGU has unveiled itslatest product, the TOGU Jumper.Distributed throughout the UK by HaBInternational, the Jumper is designedto provide a workout for the legs, torso,shoulders and arms.The product uses Dynair technology,which is designed to take vibrations oroscillations from the user’s activity andrebound them back to the user in a similarway to vibration training machines.Suitable for group training within gymsand health clubs, the Jumper is said tobe ideal for burning fat and as well asproviding a cardiovascular workout. TheJumper also offers the non-slip surfaceoffers a firm hold even when wet.TOGU also offers the Jumper Mini foruse by children.Supplier HaB International – whichincorporates Bodycare and Gaiam Pro– offers a wide range of quality brandedhealth related fitness, sports performanceand wellness products.leisure-kit keywords: totally dynamicleisure-kit keywords: charterhouseleisure-kit keywords: hab internationalWIND TURBINE ADDED TO RSPB CENTREA small-scale wind turbine has been installed at the Royal Society for theProtection of Birds’ (RSPB) Rainham Marshes centre in Purfleet, Essex.Supplied by Proven Energy, the 15kW wind turbine has been put in place in abid to reduce the site’s carbon footprint. The turbine is to work in conjunction withthe site’s existing solar technology, and it is hoped that the two technologies willprovide enough energy to power the entire 5m/s centre.Alex Murley, small systems manager for the British Wind Energy Associationsaid: “Proven Energy form part of a growing UK small scale wind industry whichleads the world in low carbon product design.”leisure-kit keywords: proven energyISSUE 3 2009 © cybertrek 2009Read Leisure Management online leisuremanagement.co.uk/digital 71