Overview

Red bowtop fencing and gates have been installed around a new children's playground, between the pitch and car park, at Rhyl Rugby Club.

The playground was created in memory of former player and coach, John Hardy, who passed away suddenly at the end of 2018.

Rhyl Club members joined forces with John's family and friends to raise funds for the playground project through a variety of activities such as the 3 Peaks Challenge, donations from supporters, club members and local businesses, grant funding, and a dinner hosted by Wales and British & Irish Lions rugby legend Ryan Jones.

Play area

The empty grassland outside the club was transformed by playground specialists Creative Play, and features slides, a climbing wall, an inclined walkway, a basket swing and two spring riders, as well as safety flooring.

Fencing

Jacksons supplied Anti-Trap Bow Top fencing to create a boundary around the playground and provide a safe area to allow children to play.

The fencing was polyester powder coated red to match the Club's colours and provides an attractive and welcoming perimeter. Polyester powder coating provides a bright, glossy finish that will not chip or crack, reducing the risk of injury from sharp edges, and giving a smart appearance.

A matching single-leaf gate was installed to provide access to the playground, and an additional line of fencing was added to prevent children from straying into the car park when leaving the playground.

Benefits of Anti-Trap Bow Top fencing

An ideal solution for playgrounds with wide spacing between the hoops, and pale spacing below the top rail at a maximum of 100mm, to stop children from getting their limbs trapped. The RoSPA-approved metal fencing is hot dip galvanised, and comes with a 25-year guarantee, providing a low lifetime cost for the club.