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The Children’s Play Policy Forum has today issued a policy statement identifying a crisis in childhood and calling for more children’s play opportunities. The cancellation of public liability insurance for children’s playgrounds comes at a time when new research is encouraging less screen time and more outdoor play.

Following an eventful 2018 for the golf industry, the BGIA have taken the opportunity to pause and reflect on the state of the game and how it can best effect change.

A collective sigh of relief swept across the UK as golf re-opened last Wednesday, 13th May.  Golfers, who have been under strict lockdown, were delighted to be allowed to play again. Obviously, many new safety procedures have been put in place and these have all been embraced by golf operators, their staff and customers alike. Play is in the reduced one and two ball formats, except for the occasional larger group if they are all from the same household. Tom Brooke, who heads up the golf operation for Glendale made the following observations:

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf has conceded that there is no more that can be done to persuade the Government to alter its position to allow golf to continue during the upcoming lockdown and the Government position will remain.

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf Vice-Chair, Liberal Democrat MP for North East Fife Wendy Chamberlain MP, is to hold a debate in Parliament this Wednesday (27th January) on support for golf tourism.

Last night (Thursday 28th February) in Durham, Secretary of State for International Trade Dr Liam Fox MP presented Playdale’s MD Barry Leahey MBE with a BOFTA (Board Of Trade) award which is in recognition of our excellence in international trade, our innovation, creativity and entrepreneurialism.

The Association of Play Industries (API) is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with GroundsFest – a new unique and exciting event, being held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 20 and 21 September 2023.

The Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf, North Warwickshire MP Craig Tracey, has welcomed the results of an international research study that provides new evidence to suggest that playing golf offers health benefits to older participants in the form of improved muscle strength and balance.

Helen Clark, APPG Lead Author, has welcomed the announcement today that Prime Minster Boris Johnson is releasing the nation’s children from their pandemic-enforced ‘house arrest’ by unlocking public playgrounds:

Arrow Valley Country Park is the largest area of open space in Redditch, so when KOMPAN were asked to reimagine an old, worn play area, we jumped at the chance!

Playdale Playgrounds was delighted to welcome BBC Breakfast to their head office factory and offices, during  the morning of Friday 10th May.

The BGIA is pleased to announce that their annual charity Golf Day last October raised £4163.43.

We are thrilled to announce that the BGIA has officially joined The R&A Golf Forum following a resounding and unanimous vote at their recent meeting.

After a two year break due to Covid restrictions, the BGIA’s annual charity Golf Day got back on track on 05 October at Woburn Golf & Country Club. With bacon rolls and a shotgun start at 9am on the beautiful Duke’s course, 22 teams of four competed at the event followed by a networking lunch and a prize presentation.

Membership of the UK Golf Federation continues to grow since golf re-opened after the Covid closedown. Now with over 700 members it represents a major sector of the golf course owners and operators.

The British Golf Industry Association is delighted that England Golf have appointed golf industry leader Jeremy Tomlinson as their new Chief Executive Officer.

A major highlight on the golf industry calendar

The British Golf Industry Association (BGIA) held its annual Golf Day and Lunch at Frilford Heath, Oxfordshire on Monday, June 3, 2024. This year's event saw 24 teams competing on the immaculate Red Course, enjoying the day with excellent weather conditions.

The Chair of the British Golf Industry Association (BGIA), Martin Wild, has signed a letter to the Prime Minister from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf asking him not to close courses during lockdown.  The BGIA is working with the industry to ensure that golf participation can continue safely during the one-month lockdown in England beginning on Thursday.

The British Golf Industry Association (BGIA) is pleased to announce its membership of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf. The BGIA is the lead trade body for manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of golf products and services in the UK.