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Play at home
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How to Childproof your Garden
We know how important outdoor play is for well-being, and that children learn through play. The garden is the perfect place for relaxation, getting closer to nature and breathing easy....
How to Childproof your Garden
We know how important outdoor play is for well-being, and that children learn through play. The garden is the perfect place for relaxation, getting closer to nature and breathing easy....
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7 ways to encourage outdoor playtime!
We know how important playing out in the fresh air is for kids, but with screens increasingly taking their attention, they might need a little coaxing to get out and...
7 ways to encourage outdoor playtime!
We know how important playing out in the fresh air is for kids, but with screens increasingly taking their attention, they might need a little coaxing to get out and...
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Making your garden play area safe and colourful!
Our range of play chippings makes outdoor play safe, whatever the weather! The cost has a big part to play, so our loose-fill play chippings are affordable and simple to...
Making your garden play area safe and colourful!
Our range of play chippings makes outdoor play safe, whatever the weather! The cost has a big part to play, so our loose-fill play chippings are affordable and simple to...
Commercial play
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Critical fall height – what is it and do I need...
Critical fall height is an important factor that needs to be considered even at the planning stage. Whether for a private garden or a public park, critical fall height should...
Critical fall height – what is it and do I need...
Critical fall height is an important factor that needs to be considered even at the planning stage. Whether for a private garden or a public park, critical fall height should...
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Creating a safer playground surface for a local...
We were approached by Woodlands Road Primary School in Formby. They were looking for a new play surface to replace the old and tired artificial grass. The area was small...
Creating a safer playground surface for a local...
We were approached by Woodlands Road Primary School in Formby. They were looking for a new play surface to replace the old and tired artificial grass. The area was small...
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Making play safe at Chester Zoo
Our rubber chippings will provide a safe and durable flooring, so even the most adventurous of explorers will be safe to climb and play as much as they like giving...
Making play safe at Chester Zoo
Our rubber chippings will provide a safe and durable flooring, so even the most adventurous of explorers will be safe to climb and play as much as they like giving...
Landscape at home
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3 reasons to consider rubber chippings when lan...
At the heart of everything we do, we are recyclers. Our business ethos is all about taking waste materials and revaluing them. Our rubber chippings have some amazing qualities; they...
3 reasons to consider rubber chippings when lan...
At the heart of everything we do, we are recyclers. Our business ethos is all about taking waste materials and revaluing them. Our rubber chippings have some amazing qualities; they...
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Classic Recycled Rubber Chippings, a Fantastic ...
This is our classic recycled rubber chipping. Made from 100% rubber and completely free from fibre and wire. This dense material makes the perfect garden landscape material that rivals traditional...
Classic Recycled Rubber Chippings, a Fantastic ...
This is our classic recycled rubber chipping. Made from 100% rubber and completely free from fibre and wire. This dense material makes the perfect garden landscape material that rivals traditional...
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Garden Landscaping with classic rubber chipping
Our client asked us to help them to cover an unsightly area in their garden. They had a space that they wanted to use to display their collection of upcycled...
Garden Landscaping with classic rubber chipping
Our client asked us to help them to cover an unsightly area in their garden. They had a space that they wanted to use to display their collection of upcycled...
Commercial landscape
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Manufacture and design of flooring for a major ...
We really proved we are no muggles when we were asked to design, manufacture and install the flooring for the major tourist attraction Harry Potter studio tours in Watford. Â
Manufacture and design of flooring for a major ...
We really proved we are no muggles when we were asked to design, manufacture and install the flooring for the major tourist attraction Harry Potter studio tours in Watford. Â
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Transforming an outdoor rest area with recycled...
Our 20mm rubber chipping is made from recycling used vehicle tyres. This is done by a series of specially engineered recycling machines that granulate the tyres into different sizes. They then...
Transforming an outdoor rest area with recycled...
Our 20mm rubber chipping is made from recycling used vehicle tyres. This is done by a series of specially engineered recycling machines that granulate the tyres into different sizes. They then...
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Landscaping – our latest project
When used in a landscaping setting the permeable material allows the rainwater to seep quickly through the rubber and into the soil structure, with the added benefit of the rubber...
Landscaping – our latest project
When used in a landscaping setting the permeable material allows the rainwater to seep quickly through the rubber and into the soil structure, with the added benefit of the rubber...
Pets
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Rubber chipping for chicken runs
One of our lovely customers, Dawn, was so pleased with her rubber chippings for chickens that she sent us some before and after pictures – and we agree with Dawn...
Rubber chipping for chicken runs
One of our lovely customers, Dawn, was so pleased with her rubber chippings for chickens that she sent us some before and after pictures – and we agree with Dawn...
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Chicken run rubber – happy feet for chickens!
Our rubber chippings are used as a safe, clean and colourful alternative to chicken run floors and take away the sticky, messy mud-clad result that the Great British weather can have on...
Chicken run rubber – happy feet for chickens!
Our rubber chippings are used as a safe, clean and colourful alternative to chicken run floors and take away the sticky, messy mud-clad result that the Great British weather can have on...
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Hygiene – A key benefit of rubber chipping for ...
So treat yourself and keep your avian friends safe this winter and brighten up a dull season with our Chicken Rubber Chippings.
Hygiene – A key benefit of rubber chipping for ...
So treat yourself and keep your avian friends safe this winter and brighten up a dull season with our Chicken Rubber Chippings.
Bowling Green
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Installing Bowling Green Ditch Fill Rubber in N...
The team headed North last week to install bowling green ditch fill for Whitley and Monkseaton Bowling Club. The sun was shining which made for a pleasant trip. Â
Installing Bowling Green Ditch Fill Rubber in N...
The team headed North last week to install bowling green ditch fill for Whitley and Monkseaton Bowling Club. The sun was shining which made for a pleasant trip. Â
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Bowling Green Ditch fill
We manufacture our bowling green ditch fill by shredding and granulating tyres. This rubber would otherwise be incinerated or even landfilled overseas.
Bowling Green Ditch fill
We manufacture our bowling green ditch fill by shredding and granulating tyres. This rubber would otherwise be incinerated or even landfilled overseas.
Equestrian
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New Equestrian Product
Our premium rubber surface is the next step for equestrian surfacing. Made from recycled sports and running tracks, it is built for impact to maximise performance.Â
New Equestrian Product
Our premium rubber surface is the next step for equestrian surfacing. Made from recycled sports and running tracks, it is built for impact to maximise performance.Â
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A blog on equestrian arenas – by Luci, our resi...
Having an arena can make riding at this time of year a lot easier. Heavy rain and snow can make the roads quite dangerous being slippery.Â
A blog on equestrian arenas – by Luci, our resi...
Having an arena can make riding at this time of year a lot easier. Heavy rain and snow can make the roads quite dangerous being slippery.Â
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December Equitrader is now out!
With Christmas just around the corner it brings the cold weather with it, and luckily our chippings don’t retain moisture so doesn’t freeze as easily as fibre or wood bark.
December Equitrader is now out!
With Christmas just around the corner it brings the cold weather with it, and luckily our chippings don’t retain moisture so doesn’t freeze as easily as fibre or wood bark.
News
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Life at Chester Zoo
Channel 4 are airing their new series of Secret Life of the Zoo on Tuesdays at 8pm. Photo credit: https://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/chester-zoo/ We are lucky enough to be local to Chester Zoo...
Life at Chester Zoo
Channel 4 are airing their new series of Secret Life of the Zoo on Tuesdays at 8pm. Photo credit: https://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/chester-zoo/ We are lucky enough to be local to Chester Zoo...
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Made in UK Day
We’re celebrating the first Made in UK Day on 9 March 2021 As the appetite to shop locally and support local businesses grows, we’re taking part in the first-ever Made...
Made in UK Day
We’re celebrating the first Made in UK Day on 9 March 2021 As the appetite to shop locally and support local businesses grows, we’re taking part in the first-ever Made...
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Chester Zoo Play Area Surfacing by Safer Surfacing
Safer Surfacing has supplied a total of 87000 kilos of recycled rubber chippings to Chester Zoo. That’s about 17500 tyres given a new life as a safety surface after finishing...
Chester Zoo Play Area Surfacing by Safer Surfacing
Safer Surfacing has supplied a total of 87000 kilos of recycled rubber chippings to Chester Zoo. That’s about 17500 tyres given a new life as a safety surface after finishing...