tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46890241816683820522012-01-19T14:11:50.893ZTIPE is a subscription service available to those involved in the inflatable play industry. TIPE also offers a free advice service to Government Departments, Local Authorities, Trade Associations and organisations. Our mission is to provide timely, accurate information to subscribers that will allow them to operate a safe and professional business and give them an edge over their competitors. Subscription is open to all.Inflated Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565631101124935362noreply@blogger.comBlogger411100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689024181668382052.post-48021685592305025772012-01-19T14:11:00.002Z2012-01-19T14:11:50.902Z

INPAS 2012 is virtually sold out with 9 potential exhibitors yet to be allocated space. We are pleased to be able to announce the World launch of the Infinity Tower. This brand new product is available as a mobile unit or an installation. We should be able to release pictures next week when the first unit comes off the production line We can also announce the First Class Leisure Activity Zone.

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INPA/TIPE has recently been made aware of a mailing by Peter McCormack advertising repairs to bouncy castles and operators need to be aware that this is Peter Morrell (changed his name by deed poll) who currently has a Prohibition Notice served on him by the Health & Safety Executive preventing him from carrying out annual test on inflatable play equipment. Peter Grand, owner of INPA commented,

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INPA and TIPE (The Inflatable Play Enterprise) are continually looking at ways of improving safety within inflatable play. It is a fact that most accidents occur through lack of or bad supervision and rarely though equipment failure. Peter Grand, owner of INPA commented,“since the introduction of BS EN 14960:2006, European Standard for Inflatable Play Equipment, the standard of manufacture and

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TIPE along with INPA has secured a deal with a distributor of Handheld Anemometer's (wind-speed machines) The move follows a spate of incidents where inflatable units have taken off in the wind. In a statement Peter Grand said, " BS EN 14960:2006 states 'the maximum wind-speed that inflatables should be used out doors is 38 km/h (Force 5 on the Beaufort Scale)' and the Beaufort Scale describes

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INPAS 2011 has announced today that it is to run a raffle during the first day of INPAS 2011 to raise funds for Birmingham's Children's Hospital. Show organiser Peter Grand said, " we were told yesterday about a young local baby, Ellis, who has had to have major heart surgery. We also learned that the Birmingham's Children's Hospital wanted money to provide those creature comforts that children

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TIPE is pleased to announce a new partnership with bouncycastlesforsale.eu the new online facility for selling secondhand / unwanted play equipment and accessories. Peter Grand, TIPE owner, said, "we are always on the look out for opportunities to assist our subscribers and this is just the latest opportunity. We liked the concept and were impressed by the professional site and negotiated the

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If anyone has their mobile contract with Excell Communications in Telford, be aware that they are in liquidation. There are 4500 customers that we are aware of that had contracts with this company which involves a cash back scheme on mobile telephone contacts. Unfortunately I've got caught up in this and this now means that my mobile contacts are now costing £60 per month more than before. Our

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Following an incident on Tuesday in Swansea where police used a bouncy castle to try to protect a man threatening to kum from the top of a multi storey car park, The Inflatable Play Enterprise (TIPE) has issued a statement warning the public of the dangers of using inflatable play equipment (bouncy castles)for jumping on from height You can read the statement at www.tipe.co.uk/pressrelease.pdf

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As part of the on going redevelopment of Grand Affairs Group all web sites within the group have been revamped to increase the group identity If you visit the TIPE web site, or any other within the group, then please notify us. Thankyou

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TIPE has announced another new initiative today for TIPE subscribers. A competition has been launched to find the 'Operator of the Year Award' sponsored by the RPII and is open to all operators who are current TIPE subscribers on the 1st December 2010. A team of judges will be announced in due course and the winner will be announced on the RPII stand at INPAS 2011. Organiser Peter Grand said,

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It has come to our attention that there are rumours kicking around that INPAS 2011 / INPAS 2012 has been cancelled. These rumours are totally unfounded and both shows are definitely on. We did have a discussion with exhibitors about skipping a year in 2012 purely because we were aware that EAS is being held in London in September 2011. ALL exhibitors stated that they wanted INPAS to be held in

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INPAS 2011 Expo & Trade Show returns to Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th March 2011. Now in its third year INPAS continues to expand and the 2011 Expo has moved to the much larger Hall 2 increasing the indoor exhibition space by over 1000 square metres. Details have now been released and exhibitors are already confirming their requirements with interest from

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INPA/TIPE will be at the Air Inflatables open day this WEDNESDAY 26TH MAY between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Please note the open day continues until 4.30pm but unfortunately we have a booking later in the afternoon We look forward to seeing you there

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Following concerns from a number of TIPE subscribers TIPE investigated the Entertainment Group.Investigations revealed that the Entertainment Group had registered several hundred domain names based on inflatable hire companies, entertainment agencies, event management companies and others involved in the entertainment industry, with a web site for each directing visitors to the Entertainment

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The Made Up Textiles Association (MUTA) has awarded Grand Affairs Group/TIPE/INPA a complimentary associate membership of the Association of Inflatable Manufacturers, Operators, Designers and Suppliers (AIMODS) in recognition of its work in raising awareness of BS EN 14960:2006, annual testing and the PIPA scheme.Peter Grand, owner of Grand Affairs Group, said," this is an unexpected announcement

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 Hiring to schools - IMPORTANT NOTICE!Dear Operator,A major initiative is underway to help all schools with a PTA or Friends Association decide how to choose an appropriate bouncy castle operator. From April 22nd thousands of schools will be sent a 'buyer's guide' providing information on best practice, do's and don'ts and other relevant information on hiring bouncy castles.Critical Timing &

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TIPE and Grand Affairs Group has joined thousands of other businesses with on line services in supporting the work of CEOP (The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre).All of the companies web sites will have direct reporting links for children who believe they may have been subject to 'Internet grooming' or subject to child abuse whilst using the Internet. The link also offers a direct

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INPA will be exhibiting at the Farm & More Trade Show at the Telford International Centre on Wednesday 27th January as it continue to develop its relationship with farm attractions.This is the first time INPA has attended the show and we thank FARMA (show organisers) for their assistance.INPA will be distributing copies of the December issue as well as promoting INPAS 2010 and TIPE

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INPA has teamed up with Pagesuite, the UK's no 1online publisher, to bring readers a digital and interactive online version of INPA magazine.The December 2009 issue is now available via http://www.inpa.org.uk/magonline.html.This latest development requires readers to complete a form on their first visit and then will gain immediate access for future visits. This allowsa us to collect useful

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As the demand for TIPE services increases the team has introduced a number of new systems to cope with demand and retain our servive level.Subscriptions are to be fully automated and this apples immediately to all new subscribers and will be phased in for exisisting subscribers in 2010.Subscribers will be able to pay through Paypal or via a bank Standing Order Mandate. TIPE has also introduced a

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TIPE and the RPII are working closely together on a project to increase the number of RPII Inflatable Play Inspectors.TIPE has 11 would be RPII inspectors attending the RPII training day on 26th November and has arranged with the RPII for a second training day in December to accommodate further numbers.TIPE team spokesperson said, "One of the concerns with testing for bouncy castle operators is

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TIPE has issued their latest Information Sheet to subscribers folowing the successful prosecution of an operator by HSE for failing to inform a customer about using a unit in windy conditions and also failing to supply sufficient weights for a unit being used on a hard surface.TIPE Information Sheet 36 reminds subscribers of the need to issue full operating instructions to customers, supply

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The first issue of INPA (formerly Inflated News) shold be dropping through your letter boxes as we speak.This bumper issue carries a lot of information relevant to all sectors of the leisure and play industry. With 11 Trade Associations / organisations writing for us INPA promises to become the leading magazine in its sector.

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TIPE has launched a new initiative to encourage TIPE subscribers to become RPII inspectors.Peter Grand said, "There is no doubt that people are becoming more aware of BS EN 14960:2006/PIPA in respect of annual testing. Our aim is to have a national network of inspectors that will test other TIPE subscribers at a reduced rate. This is just stage one of a major plan we have in respect of annual

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The date for the PIPA advisory panel has been set for Thursday 27th August. If you have anything you wish us to take to the meeting please contact us via email

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TIPE is now live on Twitter for Subscribers only. This gives a further communication stream to keep subscribers up to spped.

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PIPA, the testing scheme for bouncy castles and inflatable slides, is continuing its public awareness campaign by sending information to Council event teams and environmental health departments to make them aware of BS EN 14960:2006 and the PIPA testing scheme.The move has been approved by the National Outdoor Events Associations Local Authority Event Organisers Group and the Institute of Sport

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At INPAS 2009 Spiders WEb Films from Beaconsfield were appointed the official show photographers and they produced some terrific shots as well as a promotional video.The video footage has now been edited and you can view the finished film at www.inpas.co.ukFor those who missed the first show the video gives a great insight to the show and also gave an opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to

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There is a meeting of the PIPA advisory panel coming up in the near future so if you have any issues you would like raised on your behalf then send them to the INPA/TIPE office and we will put as many as we can to the panel. Send to editor@inflatednews.co.uk

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TIPE will be attending the Air Inflatables open day at their base in Bingham Nottinghamshire on Wednesday 8th July.Visitors to the open day will be able to see the full range of bouncy castles from this leading bouncy castle manufacturer and pick up a bargain.TIPE owner, Peter Grand said, 'I always look forward to going out on the road and meeting bouncy castle hire companies as they are the back

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PIPA has announced that it is sending an Essential Reading document to LA's. The document confirms what PIPA is, how it was conceived, how it works and why LA's should ensure that when they purchase or hire bouncy castles they are manufactured and annually tested to a recognisable acceptable standard.You can view a copy of Essential Reading here

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TIPE, The Inflatable Play Enterprise, is the subscription information service run by the team at Inflated News Play & Attractions. TIPE has announced today the launch of the latest versions of their web sites for both public and subscribers. Peter Grand, owner of Grand Affairs Group, (umbrella company for TIPE) said, "we are continually looking at new ways ance of developing our services and the

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Inflatable World Leisure / Air Inflatables is the first UK manufacturer to offer a free 12 months subscription to TIPE. The offer applies to first time customers only. TIPE organiser Peter Grand said "I am extremely delighted that IWL/AI is the first UK manufacturer to offer a TIPE subscription to their customers. We offered a discount to IPMA and AIMODS members of 50% on TIPE subscriptions to

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TIPE subscriber, Huff 'N' Puff, based in Hertfordshire, has reported a definite increase in requests for PIPA tested units for schools. Huff 'N' Puff owner Steve Barlow, told Inflated News Play & Attractions " we have 42 school jobs booked in this season and evry one, without fail, has asked if our units are PIPA tested. This is the first time this has happened and leads me to believe

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TIPE has launched its new public web site today. TIPE manager, Peter Grand, said " we continually look at upgrading our image and with the launch of our new logos across the Grand Affairs Group brand we decided to give the whole brand a new, cleaner look. The new web sites will be as informative as the previous versions, easier to navigate and include a whole range of technical enhancements."View

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These two lovely bouncy castles appeared on Ebay this week and you can see that they are only fit for the scrap heap. What makes things worse is that 4 people actually bid on them.TIPE was outraged at the possibility that these units could find their way into either a bouncy castle hire company or for private use. They are positively dangerous.TIPE contacted the seller and pointed our that they

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The Inflatable Play Enterprise (TIPE) has released a new logo for subscribers to use on their publicity.TIPE is a subscription service operated by the Inflated News Play & Attractions team and is offered to those in the play industry that use inflatable play equipment, bouncy castles and the like, within their business. Current subscribers include bouncy castle hire companies, bouncy castle

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The PIPA secreteriat have announced that they are to look at bouncy castle hire companies who display the PIPA logo on their web sites and stationary without actually having their bouncy castles and slides tested within the scheme.The secreteriat have decided to look carefully at these bouncy castle companies following a series of complaints to the PIPA office from concerned companies who have

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The Inflatable Play Enterprise (TIPE) is a subscription service managed by the Inflated News Play and Attractions (INPA) team and offers timely accurate advice to bouncy castle hire companies, bouncy castle manufacturers, and anyone involved with inflatable play equipment.TIPE is not a trade association but a network of companies and individuals that believe in the correct use of bouncy castles

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The Inflatable Play Enterprise (TIPE) is pleased to announce the arrival of its BLOG.TIPE is a subscription service run by Inflated News Play and Attractions magazine (http://www.inflatednews.co.uk/)If you want to subscribe to TIPE you can get full details at http://www.tipe.co.uk/If you have any questions regarding inflatable play (bouncy castles and the like) please fell free to ask your

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