INPA is a free quarterly UK magazine totally dedicated to the leisure, play and attractions industry. With a circulation of over 6000 it is rapidly becoming the market leader for those involved in indoor play centres, farm attractions, bouncy castle hire companies, venues and attractions. http://www.inpa.org.uk/ editor@inpa.org.uk Grand Affairs Group 1989 - 2011 INPA magazine has linked up with Pagesuite Ltd. the leading online publishers, to produce a digital/interactive version of INPA magazine. This is the latest in a number of developments planned by INPA in 2010 http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr28122009.pdf 29 Dec 2009 11:57:42 GMT editor@inpa.org.uk HSE have successfully prosecuted a bouncy castle hire company for failing to supply adequate instruction to a customer on the safe use. http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr02092009.pdf 02 Sep 2009 09:21:14 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Following a number of requests TIPE has released the first of two new logos to be made available to TIPE subscribers. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr20052009.pdf 22 May 2009 07:07:30 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk School rejects fete equipment because it does not have PIPA tags or PAT labels on blowers. Also rejects go carts as only had £3,000,000 PLI cover and school required £5,000,000. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr29062008.pdf 29 Jun 2008 06:15:42 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk INPAS 2009 at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition centre has beed proclaimed a resounding success by visitors and exhibitors http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr23032009.pdf 23 Mar 2009 16:41:24 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk In March 2007 the long awaited European Standard for the manufacture, testing and operation of bouncy castles was launched http://www.inpa.org.uk/bs%20en%2014960.html 26 Apr 2008 05:56:37 GMT Hospital examination reveals that suspected injury was not caused on a bouncy castle. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr30122007.pdf 26 Apr 2008 05:56:37 GMT GS Engineering Ltd have announced a modification for their Surf/Snow Board Simulators following a request from HSE. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr10012008.pdf 26 Apr 2008 05:56:37 GMT Major new computer virus discovered. Microsoft say most dangerous yet. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr17012008.pdf 26 Apr 2008 05:56:37 GMT Mum to sue club following fall from bouncy castle. Club to defend case http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr18012008.pdf 26 Apr 2008 05:56:37 GMT The Inflatable play enterprise issues its most comprehensive information sheet to date http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr13032008.pdf 26 Apr 2008 05:56:37 GMT In inquest has concluded that a the tragic death of a Gatehead clubber was due to natural causes. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr19032008.pdf 26 Apr 2008 05:56:37 GMT Police in North Wales have recovered a number of stolen goods including a bouncy castle. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr22032008.pdf 26 Apr 2008 05:56:37 GMT ROSPA have issued a guidance sheet on the safe operation of garden tramploines. http://www.rospa.com/waterandleisuresafety/factsheets/leisure/trampoline_safety.htm 01 May 2008 13:10:24 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk An article in the Irish Medical Journal reports the results of a survey into the causes of accidents to children. The report shows that trampolines are number one with bouncy castles way down the list http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr09072008.pdf 09 Jul 2008 03:17:03 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling for damages following the tragic accident in which Sam Harris was left severely brain damaged. http://www.inflatednews.co.uk/nr01082008.pdf 01 Aug 2008 17:32:37 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Wednesday 10th September. Inflatable play industry stunned as Jumbo Inflatables from Hinckley ceases trading. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr10092008.pdf 10 Sep 2008 21:49:14 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk BIHA releases incorrect article concerning Entertainment Sheet 7 (ETIS 7) http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr23102008.pdf 23 Oct 2008 20:05:43 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Inflated News has announced that is organising a trade show that will be held at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre on 20th & 21st March 2009. This show will be a must for those about to set up a bouncy castle hire business or those already involved looking for new stock and ideas. Entry and parking is free http://www.inpas.co.uk/pr1.pdf 25 Oct 2008 11:02:24 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Bounceabouts Leisure Ltd based at Hinkley in Leicestershire have successfully purchased parts of the liquidated Jumbo Inflatables http://www.inpa.org.uk/bounce.pdf 31 Oct 2008 16:06:08 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Super Sumo's building in Loughborough was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday 29th October 2008. Paul Hannah, owner of Super Sumo, has told Inflated News that its business as usual despite this set back http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr31102008.pdf 31 Oct 2008 16:09:18 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Super Sumo has issued a press statement following its recent fire. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr04112008.pdf 04 Nov 2008 17:18:02 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk A bouncy castle and wedding car hire business owner has been forund guilty of a £25000 fraud. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr18112008.pdf 18 Nov 2008 08:48:04 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk New legislation explained by RoHS http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr19112008.pdf 19 Nov 2008 12:08:36 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Peter Morrell from Prestatyn has appeared in Shrewsbury Magistrates Court and denied passing off allegedly dangerous bouncy castles as safe. The case has been referred to Shrewsbury Crown Court and scheduled for 19th January 2009. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr08122008.pdf 08 Dec 2008 17:37:37 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk The House of Lords has upheld the appeal decision in the Sam Harris case. http://www.inflatednews.co.uk/nr17122008.pdf 17 Dec 2008 13:41:01 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Chester-Le-Street District Council and Brouhaha International have pleaded guilty to safety breaches over the Dreamspace accident http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr20122008.pdf 20 Dec 2008 21:46:03 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk GS Engineering the Leicester based company well known for their rodeo bulls have announced that they will be launching 3 new products at the Inflated News Show in March http://www.inpa.org.uk/pr3.pdf 20 Jan 2009 11:49:41 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Inflated News issues press release to explain who is doing what at the various trade shows in the UK. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr25012009.pdf 25 Jan 2009 21:52:19 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Inflated News announced that following the withdrawal of Trade Shows International Ltd from its March show it had decided to change the name of the show. http://www.inpa.org.uk/pr4.pdf 25 Jan 2009 21:54:16 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Gibbons Fan Products have announced a new way to register fans for their extended warranty scheme. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr10022009.pdf 11 Feb 2009 09:06:56 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Ambulance and enmergency services across the country are in full support of the 'In Case of Emergency' (ICE) campaign. The concept, thought up by a paramedic, is that all owners of mobile phones have an ICE number in their phone directory to be contacted In Case of Emergency. A simple but effective idea http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr16022009.pdf 16 Feb 2009 09:59:39 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Inflated News has announced today that it is to change its name to Inflated News Play & Attractions http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr24032009.pdf 23 Mar 2009 16:57:58 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Inflated News Play & Attractions magazine has announced the dates for INPS 2010 which will return to Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th March 2010. Exhibitors have already started to reserve their space in what promises to be a repeat of 2009 show. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr15052009.pdf 15 May 2009 15:54:20 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Peter Morrell who was found guilty of breaching HSE regulations was sentenced today. The HSE press statement makes interesting reading and bouncy castle testers and operators should take time to read the statement in full http://www.inpa.org.uk/PJMHSE.pdf 15 May 2009 15:58:53 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk MUTA have issued a press statement following the successful prosecution of a tester by the Health & Safety Executive http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr27052009.pdf 27 May 2009 10:07:07 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk Inflated News Play & Attractions has appointed Anchor Exhibitions as the show contractor for INPAS 2010 at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre on the 16th - 17th March 2010. The show for all bouncy castle hire companies. bouncy castle manufacturers, Local Authorities, Indoor Play Centres, Farm Attractions and others involve in the play industry promises to be the best yet. http://www.inpa.org.uk/nr02062009.pdf 02 Jun 2009 04:53:17 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk The ezine version of the June issue of Inflated News Play & Attractions is now available on line. You can view a copy by visiting the Inflated News Play & Attractions web site and 'click' on 'On line copies)the 'click' on the cover of the June 2009 issue. The hard copies will be coming out the end of next week due to a problem at the printers. If you run a bouncy castle hire business, manufacture or sell inflatable play equipment, are an indoor play centre, Local Authority, farm attraction or involved in play and would like to receive a free copy 4 times a year then send your details including address and post code to editor@inflatednews.co.uk http://www.flipleaf.com/bouncy1/Inflated-News-June-2009/issue18 05 Jun 2009 06:47:45 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk PIPA, the testing scheme for bouncy castles, has released an Essential Reading fact sheet explaining the PIPA scheme. The fact sheet is being circulated to Local Authorities to explain what they should be looking for when purchasing or hiring inflatables. http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr01072009.pdf 09 Jul 2009 16:31:34 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk PIPA is continuing their awareness campaign with Local Authorities and is now receiving support from Event Organisations http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr30072009.pdf 30 Jul 2009 21:37:41 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk INPA Magazine has hit the streets for the first time and has been well received by readers. Owner, Peter Grand said," When we decided to change the titile of the magazine we knew we were taking a gamble. Our concerns appear unfounded as we are getting a good response from readers" http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr03092009.pdf 02 Sep 2009 09:23:26 GMT editor@inflatednews.co.uk The December 2010 issue of INPA is now available on line. Go to http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?PBID=56efbb8e-1683-45fe-85df-d2f03ce8b3cd to view 03 Dec 2010 15:49:33 GMT editor@innpa.org.uk To register for your FREE tickets to INPAS 2011 go to www.inpas.co.uk. This is the must see show for all those involved in the leisure, play and attractions industry. 03 Dec 2010 15:54:38 GMT editor@inpa.org.uk Peter Morrell has appeared in court for sentencing following a further breach of a Prohibition Notice issued by the Health & Safety Executive http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr11092010.pdf 11 Sep 2010 11:34:09 GMT editor@inpa.org.uk The long awaited report from Lord Young has been published http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr20102010.pdf 20 Oct 2010 11:38:02 GMT editor@inpa.org.uk Grand Affairs Group announces launch of FREE directories for UK Play & Activity Centres and UK Farm Attractions http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr08112010.pdf 10 Dec 2010 12:11:43 GMT editor@inpa.org.uk The Inflatable Play Enterprise (TIPE) has released a statement following the use by police of a bouncy castle in a Swansea suicide attempt http://www.tipe.co.uk/pressrelease.pdf 16 Dec 2010 14:18:38 GMT admin@tipe.co.uk INPA announced today that it has signed new partnerships with bouncycastlesforsale.eu and localpartyhire.com http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr04022011.pdf 04 Feb 2011 17:13:33 GMT editor@inpa.org.uk Following the recent incidents in Ireland, Tonbridge and Whitby in which several youngsters have been injured INPA/TIPE have issued a statement http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr31052011.pdf 31 May 2011 06:40:22 GMT editor@inpa.org.uk INPA along with its subscription service TIPE, have today announced the first in a series of initiatives following the recent spate of incidents involving inflatable play equipment http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr03062011.pdf 03 Jun 2011 11:24:45 GMT editor@inpa.org.uk INPA/TIPE have today announced a their latest initiative working with the RPII. This latest initiative involves a training scheme for operators and supervisors of inflatable play equipment http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr17062011.pdf 17 Jun 2011 20:46:16 GMT editor@inpa.org.uk It has come to our attention that operators are receiving a mailing from Mr Peter McCormack regarding the annual testing of inflatables. Mr McCormack, who changed his name from Peter Morrell by deed poll, has, in fact, a Prohibition Notice issued by the Health and Safety Executive preventing him from testing inflatable play equipment. http://www.inpa.org.uk/NR/nr07072011.pdf 08 Jul 2011 04:50:15 GMT editor@inpa.org.uk