A long weekend - but worth it

We really do love getting out there and seeing the reaction of people who approach the trampoline not really sure of what they're looking at. This weekend was no exception at the British Leisure Show. Never have I heard so many compliments about the trampolines in such a short space of time.

It's funny that most of the conversations seemed to follow the same pattern;

Customer - wow that looks great, how does it work?
Me - Brief (or sometimes long) explanation of the in's and outs of the design process
Customer - is it as bouncy as a Springbased trampoline?
Me - Why don't you let your son / daughter have a bounce?
Child - Oh, please can I have a go
Customer - go on then
Child - Wow this is much bouncier than the other trampolines I've been on
Customer - How much are they?
Me - Answer question depending on which one they are most interested in
Customer - Really, that's a lot less than I would have expected
Me - big smile, hand over information or take order

The question as to whether our Springfree Trampolines are as bouncy as the rest is one I get asked all the time. The answer is YES and if you are still not sure, come and see us and try it out for yourself.

If you can't get to see us remember that we do offer a comprehensive mony back guarantee. For more information on this please check out the website and have a look at our trampolines.

Melbournes craziest storm ever

I love picking up these kinds of clips and it seems the worlds safest trampoline has found another use!

In Melbourne's craziest storm ever! people took cover under the world's safest trampoline, check out the video! Date and location : 6th March 2010, Alexandra Gardens (Moomba) Melbourne, Victoria

Don't forget to come and see us at the Britich Leisure show this weekend and hope for sunshine!

Lilliput Play Homes

This blog is obviously about Springfree Trampolines but I really should mention the last of the main product range that we sell at Rainbow, Lilliput Play Homes.

Manufactured in Pittsburgh they came about in much the same way that Springfree Trampolines did. A dad, who was not satisfied with what the market had to offer, set too building his own playhouse and as soon as his friends saw it they immediately started asking for them.

Now Lilliput are distributing Playhouses all around the world and they certainly are a talking point. Playhouses in the UK are typically small sheds, cheaply made and lacking much imagination, and that is a problem. Imagination is what it is all about. If your child's imagination is not is not stimulated they will soon grow board and your small shed will become just that - A small shed. Toys, balls, raquets, and other clutter will mean it's not played in. It will almost certainly become a little dirty and as soon as the neglect gets to the point that a spider is spotted, you might as well not have a playhouse.

One thing Lilliput Playhomes can't be accused of is simply manufacturing small sheds. Their playhouses are beautifully thought out and even more beautifully crafted.

Check out this amazing range of playhouses on our website and if your quick we even have a couple on sale!

Springfree Trampolines at the British Leisure Show

The British Leiure show is being held between 19th and 21st of March 2010 at the Royal Windsor Racecourse in Berkshire and we will be there with one of our new square Springfree Trampolines. The SF68 is the 11' x 11' square model and you are free to come and try it out and take advantage of a special show offer price.

The show will inspire thousands of people of all ages to discover new ways of enjoying the great outdoors with a fantastic range of products and activities to see, try and buy. Free parking and show guide magazine too!

It is packed with a wide range of products, entertainment and activities to keep the whole family entertained.

2010 product models and accessories : interesting talks, demos and workshops : great features, competitions and awards : charity events such as the Sport Relief Mile : lots of ‘have a go’ activities from mountain bording to canoeing and land yatching to kite flying.

To get tickets please call 01753 743915 01753 743915 or go to www.britishleisureshow.com

Show times are as follows.

Friday 19th March 10.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday 20th March 10.00am – 5.00pm

Sunday 21st March 10.00 – 4.00pm

Go on try something new!

2010 website now live

It's that time of year where we finish off a lot of the projects we have been working on over the quieter months and yesterday, one of the main projects went live. This year has seen a complete overhaul of the Springfree pages of the Rainbow website bringing together the themes we have been working on with our off line marketing. We are very lucky to have our own inhouse IT department and Andy Bents, our IT Manager has, as usual, excelled himself with a new and improved website brought online without a glitch. Great job Andy!

The new website also launches our new range of wooden Playhouses, The Woodland Range. There are 3 models so far but we hope to extend it in the future.

As far as Springfree Trampoline goes, you can now buy all models online, including the new revolutionary square SF68 and SF80.

Of course our product range wouldn't be complete without the amazing Rainbow Play Climbing Frames. This years range is certainly the best yet so I am confident there is a Rainbow there for most gardens.

If you have any questions about any of our products please call us on 08444 938080 and you will be routed to your nearest Rainbow sales office.

AAA Sports

Its good to see people being proactive and it certainly seems that AAA Sports are a trampoline club moving in the right direction. They started in 2007 running a small trampoline session at the local sports centre to 23 members and they are now the 2nd largest trampoline club in the North of England with a continually growing membership of over 150 jumpers.

They currently have 10 coaches, including 2 senior trampoline coaches, 1 senior cheerleading coach and 2 coaches qualified to work with disabilities, as well as a trampoline coaching tutor.

If you live in the North East of England and would like to know more about AAA Sports check out their website.

On the subject of websites I we are hoping to launch the new Rainbow website on Monday complete with all the new Rainbow Climbing Frames and Springfree trampolines available for 2010.

I don't believe it!!!

Well, it seems like years since I've seen the sun. You wait for ages and 2 sunny days come along together. What a difference a few degrees makes. The phones have been ringing and climbing frames and Springfree Trampolines have been selling like hotcakes! Lets hope it continues.