Newsletter 49
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Hello to all BIHA
members,
A very warm welcome to BIHA
newsletter # 49. (Issued
Out of all the newsletters which the
BIHA has published since 2001, this one (in my opinion) is one of the most
interesting.
Some of the highlights are: Two
trade shows coming up, lower PL insurance rates and increased sum assured, and
an incredible video of a bouncy castle in America being blown 45ft into the air
with children still in it, see: http://www.biha.org.uk/NSimages/castleaccident.html , the re-launch of “Spot-light on
a hire company”, and a potential new service for BIHA members i.e. adding a low
cost video commercial to your website..(e.g.
http://www.xlproductionstudios.com/commericals/XL_Limo.html )
Limosine business.
Did you know that
according to the Daily Mail (
Contents:
1)
Two inflatable trade shows –
2)
Second-hand inflatables & equipment for
sale.
3)
Wanted items.
4)
Spotlight on a hire
company.
5)
Increased sum assured for FML
Insurance.
6)
Hints & Tips.
7)
Giant Inflatable screen premiers in
8)
Press release: Designer Bounce / DMK Leisure
merger.
9)
The danger of barbeques in the
summer.
10) The invention of the bouncy
castle.
11) 10% Discount on Bouncy Castle
Repairs.
12) At last help has arrived with lifting heavy
inflatables.
13) Discounts on Van rental for BIHA
members.
14) Real-life hire stories (including. “Hirings
from Hell” See
video!)
15) Scam warning.
16) New service to BIHA
members.
17) Some tips to reduce your insurance
premiums.
18) Can you help?
19) More stolen
equipment.
20) Add a low cost video commercial to your
website & watch bookings/sales skyrocket!
21) A reminder of the two inflatable
shows on 7/8 march 2006 in
22) Safety
crash mats (8’ x 3’ x 2”).
23)
Membership
renewal for 2006.
25)
Closing comments.
1) Two
Inflatable Trade Shows - 7/8 March 2006 –
The
BIHA will be exhibiting at both trade shows in
SHOW
1
Is
Download your free ticket from: http://www.performancetextiles.org.uk/shownext.asp
Timing is important in any
business and in one as seasonal as the inflatable play industry even more
so. Staying one step ahead of the
competition by understanding the latest products on the market now, in plenty of
time for the new season, can make a massive difference to your
business.
The Inflatable and Soft Play
show will take place at the Telford International Centre, one of the
An exhibition is a chance for
visitors to see the products, to ask questions, a unique environment where the
seller and the buyer are on ‘neutral’ ground.
For the exhibitor it is a prime opportunity to demonstrate an inflatable,
or a combination of units to show the full effect, not to mention the chance to
see what the competition is doing. The
main reason given by people for going to exhibitions continues to be the
opportunity to see new products – people will be in
And for those who would like
to see just some of the textiles, machinery and accessories used in the
manufacture of inflatables, or perhaps look at areas where new business
opportunities may lie, then the Performance Textiles Show is being staged
alongside. Registration with one ticket
provides access to two shows or you can register online at www.performancetextiles.org.uk
So whether it is as an
exhibitor or as a visitor, make sure you don’t miss out.
Make 7-8 March in
Inflatable and Soft Play Show
2006
7th
& 8th March
2006
Telford International
Centre
Telford ,
Shropshire
Download Ticket
Pre-register on line now
For the first time, the Performance
Textiles Association is showcasing the work of its members involved in the
inflatable and soft play industries. There will new designs on show from the
country's leading manufacturers - Just in time for the start of the 2006
season
Linking directly with
the Performance Textiles Show this is a unique opportunity for operators,
SHOW
2
Inflat-A-Show –
'Inflat-A-Show'
We will have lots of inflatable
manufacturers plus mechanical rides, fans and insurance company's all attending
the show.
Hopefully it should be lots of fun
and great place to actually come visit the makers and see the castles before you
buy.
Anybody needs any more info, please
feel free to e-mail me at inflatashow@aol.com and I will
do my best to contact you all!
Hope everybody is getting ready for
a great year and best of luck to you all!
Kind
regards
Chris
'Support the show
that supports you'!
2)
Second-Hand inflatables and equipment for sale.
Please see below the latest second-hand
inflatables being sold by BIHA members. If any member is interested in
advertising their second-hand inflatables to over 1,600 BIHA members (completely
free of charge), please email me at: mark.jerram@ntlworld.com (Don't forget to always include your
town and county area, so that potential buyers can calculate how far they must
travel to view your second-hand inflatable before they enquire). If you are looking at a second-hand unit,
always check carefully the condition of the bed seams and also the stress
points. If you are not sure what to look out for when assessing the condition of
a second-hand inflatable - try and take someone with you who is experienced.
(Please note that the BIHA cannot be held responsible for the quality of the
second-hand inflatables advertised in this alert, so please be
vigilant).
FOR
8ft x 8ft Mini Box Bouncer/Ball Pool For
FOR
Can you please
put the following items up for sale in your next
newsletter?
2 x Adult Sumo
Suits
2x Junior Sumo
Suits
1 x Playing
mat
4 x Sumo
Helments
4 x Neck
Braces
Only for
£1000.00
To view items
following link http://www.dkentertainment.co.uk/sumo.htm
8 x 8
2
mats
1000 ball
approx
Only
£700.00
To view items
following link http://www.dkentertainment.co.uk/8x8.htm
For more info
contact Derek at enquiries@dkentertainment.co.uk 01462 811569
Derek
Bramley
DK
Entertainment Ltd
FOR
It’s
Ben here at Bounceabout in
1x 18 x
18 A frame percy the owl £500 ono
1x 16 x 16 A frame tiger and jungle
scene including shower cover£500 ono
both of these will be supplied with a
boxed gibbons 1.5 hp blower
3 x boxed 1.5hp blowers £120 each
contact us on 01732 847533
07834
772796
benbounceabout@aol.com
FOR
FOR SALE MINI
QUAD BUSINESS OR WILL SPLIT AS FOLLOWS:
FOR
BARRIER WITH AN
ARCH FEATURE FAN BLOWER & PEGS
INCLUDED. 12 MONTHS OLD IN
EXCELLENT
CONDITION £700 ONO
FOR
RESTRICION
THROTTLES, LOCKABLE GEARS, & SAFETY
CUTOUT. 12 MONTHS OLD
EXCELLENT
CONDITION 2 RED & 1 BLUE £225 EACH ONO
MOTOX JUNIOR
HELMETS 2 X MED 2 X LARGE EXCELLENT CONDITION IN DUST BAGS £15
EACH
ONO
THE WHOLE
FOR
FOR
£300-00 GOOD CONDITION. THE SLIDE
ATTACHES TO A DMK STYLE 12'X12'
BOUNCER
14' LONG 12' TALL (TO TOP OF
ARCH)
TEL
DARREN 01935 472191 MOB 07765 260847 Yeovil,
FOR
2x12x12 turret style
bouncy castles for sale 1 year old both come with 1.5hp
blowers ,pegs&groundsheets buy both for £1000 or £600
each.
can be veiwed in
sutton,surrey . if interested please email chris at gregorymjh@aol.com
FOR
2 x Williams
Rodeo Bull Multi Rides both with surf and bull attachments (£3,500.00 and
£4,000.00)
Surf Simulator
in working order £1,200.00
I am also
looking to sell a package to a company looking to expand into adult hire.
Ideally, in the
The package
includes
2 x Bungee
Runs
Gladiator
Dual
Pole
Joust
Sumo
Wrestling
Bouncy
Boxing
Barfly
Large Adult
Slide
Children's
Slide
Children's Ball
Pond
2 x Large Adult
Bouncy Castles
A White
Trailer
A High Top
Transit Van (White, no marking, good runner K reg)
All of the
above equipment is in ready to hire out condition and includes electric
blowers
Total Package
Price: £25,000.00 ono
We would also
listen to offers to buy the package without the work but we are unable to split
the items
Please note
that we can also do a deal to include a rodeo bull multi ride and or a surf
simulator.
Contact Trevor
on 0118 977 3720 or email me at trevor.collins@btconnect.com
Website: www.corporateleisure.co.uk
FOR
My slide is a
40ft X 20ft X 21ft fantasy slide two years old, fully themed, and
has only had
one seasons use, the test cert which I have has now expired but
the slide was
not used last season and has been stored inside my Dad’s BMW
garage, so I
imagine a new ticket could be obtained easily enough as no
damage has been
done in any way. The extras that come with slide are two
blowers,
fencing mats and tools I am looking for £3000 or a smaller ride in
part
exchange. My numbers are 01304339204 or
07737010058 ask for Nathan.
FOR
1x 12x12 children's bouncy boxing
with gloves. Made by Galaxy £500.00
1x midi slide. Made by Playtime
£1250.00
1x 20x15 activity bouncer. Made by
Abacus. £1250.00
1x G.S engineering Surf Machine.
Heavy duty model with all accessories. £3500.00
Also
Thanks
Paul 07771 765083
FOR
Air cannon powerball
game,comprising of two gladiator style turret cannons with built in timer
operated blowers run by 240v mains.These cannons fire very soft sponge balls
with two very large bags of balls inc,two pairs of safety goggles and a purpose
built inflatable arena approx 16 foot x 25 foot, built in ground sheet and
inflatable pryamid section across the middle to force the balls to roll back to
either end. Never been hired but about 18/24 months old and unused,purchase
price was over £9000. The arena is fully roofed and has netted walls,complete
with blower and stakes.Very nice unusual bit of kit,reason for selling too much
kit and i would do a deal against an inflatable arena for my bull and an
inflatable arena for my laser shot game so if anyone is interested £4000 is what
i am asking.Contact Ian or joanne at GT Rides on 07946
680981.
FOR
I have 2 bouncy
castles for sale. They are in excellenct condtion, purchased
as new in
2004.
One is an
eastern style castle (15 x 15) -
£1000
One is an
activity play space (20 x 20). -
£1300
They come
complete with blowers and ground stakes. Manufactured by Airquee,
they can be
viewed at www.regalbounce.com.