Fairs, Fayre!
Traditionally Mop Fayre’s were tied to the seasons, and date back to the 1700’s. Mops are still held in some English towns and bring revenue to market holders and local …
Leisure & Recreation
How can you capitalise on the rise of ‘local’?
Since lockdown the desirability of ‘local’ produce, crafts, and goods has seen a sharp rise. This trend has allowed local retailers and town planners to add a premium to their …
How outdoor power can be both heritage and sustainable…
Most of us in the UK visit heritage sites and support them within the community. Heritage sites as a whole contribute to our knowledge, wellbeing and health. Pop Up Power …
To be outside or not to be outside, that is the question!
The Coronavirus period, spurred on a surge of interest in outdoor theatre, businesses that had never considered the outdoors as a viable option, started to eye up alternative spaces. Many …
New Funding for Leisure Centres Means Now Is the Time to Upgrade Ventilation
Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement of a £60 million fund for publicly owned leisure centres with …
Big Fat Pop Up Power Wedding!
The trend for outdoor weddings has continued to grow in recent years with more couples than ever before opting for an outdoor venue. Many people with land or unusual spaces …
Why well-designed outdoor space is key to ‘highly amenitised’ offices
Back in 2018, leading commercial property agents Savills reported how there was a growing demand for what they call ‘highly amenitised’ offices. This is the concept designing office developments and …
Horniman awarded major grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Nature + Love project
The Horniman Museum and Gardens has been awarded £5.7m by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for its transformational Nature + Love project. Nature + Love – which has at its …
Vicaima adds to spectacular views at premier Cornish resort
Commanding elevated and breathtaking views of the idyllic St Ives harbour, the Tregenna Castle Hotel and Resort covers 72 acres and presents a go to location for tourists and families …
New consultation launched over ‘exciting’ plans for new Quayside hotel
Plans for a new luxury hotel in the heart of Newcastle’s popular Quayside area are outlined in a public consultation, launched this week by local planning specialist Lichfields. The move …
Long Live the King
May 2023 saw street party food and stalls set up in many of our towns and cities, with marketplaces filled with street food vendors, coffee vans and music to celebrate …
Breathing Buildings Helps Make Use of Free Heat Gains with Expansion of Award-Winning NVHR Range
Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, has added to its award-winning natural ventilation with heat recycling (NVHR) range with its new NVHR® 1700. This …
New acoustic guidance for gyms published
What are the key recommendations from the ProPG Acoustics Guide? The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) has partnered with the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental …
Supporting diversification in the leisure sector
With many people now choosing to stay in the UK for their main holidays rather than face potential disruption when travelling overseas, demand for high quality self-catering facilities in the …
Helping the UK’s tourist attractions become even more attractive!
Britain’s tourist attractions, especially those which charge an entry fee, are struggling to get back to the visitor numbers they experienced pre-pandemic, according to a recent report by the Association …
Pop up, in-ground or bollard power units? Which one is best?
Incorporating power distribution units into an outdoor space is an excellent way to increase its versatility and leverage value. But what’s the best way to achieve this? Pop Up Power …
Bold plans submitted to reawaken Silvertown site
Silvertown is expected to become a new cultural hub for the Royal Docks, with brand-new arts and leisure facilities, cafés, restaurants and bars providing residents and visitors a place to …
Mitsubishi Electric delivers efficient cooling and air filtration to stylish Sheffield hotel
Sheffield’s 4-star Leopold Hotel is benefiting from a new air conditioning system which delivers energy efficient, controllable comfort for guests. During the recent refurbishment, Greenhill Air Conditioning, installed seven new …
The Benefits of Outdoor Heating for your Business
Outdoor heating all year round! As we move swiftly on from Covid lockdown measures we must have sympathy for all the small and independent businesses that have suffered over the …
Award win for established specialist plastering company
An established company has been handed an industry award after a specialist project to restore an historic building. Artisan Plastercraft, based in Kent, has been recognised for the impressive restoration …
Understanding power distribution units for outdoor spaces
George Parker, Director of Pop Up Power Supplies, answers five of the most common questions asked by specifiers and site owners regarding power distribution units for outdoor spaces. What is …
Leeds-based charity awarded ‘Greener Communities’ funding from Esh Construction
Hamara Healthy Living Centre will use the funding to create a new community garden space at its centre in Beeston A Leeds-based charity has been awarded funding from Esh Construction …
How pop up power distribution units can enhance a heritage site
The contribution that heritage sites and historic buildings make to the UK’s economy is significant, enabling the country to leverage value from unique assets that attract visitors from all over …
Putting outdoor social spaces back into our new town and city centres
Many of the UK’s town and city centres are going through a major reinvention. The impact of the Covid pandemic, on top of the constant change we see in working …
Connecting the outdoor environment
Outdoor public spaces are more ‘connected’ than ever. EV charging points are being installed to support the electric car revolution, public WIFI zones are commonplace and digital information and signage …
Vicaima design bowls them over at The Heyford Hotel
A new and stylish Boutique Hotel at the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside has specified Vicaima trend setting door designs to compliment the mood of its relaxing and entertaining interiors. …
How to add an outdoor power supply without compromising a site’s aesthetics
Historic sites, such as castles and stately homes, are a big draw for tourists who are often keen to visit to see the architecture, heritage, gardens and settings that they’ve …
National Ventilation Designs and Supplies Ventilation to London Landmark, The Golden Hinde
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has designed and supplied a ventilation system for the Golden Hinde, a full-size reconstruction of the English galleon captained by Sir Francis Drake on …
Perth city centre church transformed into new civic space
Pop Up Power Supplies® has provided outdoor power distribution units for a £2 million redevelopment project in the centre of Perth, which has transformed the redundant St Paul’s church from …
The National Trust TRUSTS EcoRight to provide lime-based products for conservation and restoration at Basildon Park
Basildon Park is set in over 400 acres of manicured gardens and beautiful parkland. Surrounding it all is the boundary wall that is the subject of restoration work by AF …
Designer and Lifestyle Blogger Completes Renovation of Chalet-Style Cabin on Minnesota Lake
Once an early 70s kit home, the Minne Stuga House is now a weekend retreat and vacation rental bathed in natural light and clad in sustainable Kebony wood. Hidden away …
Specifying durability and longevity in outdoor power distribution units
Any products designed to be used in external environments should be able to stand the test of time and cope with the demands of extreme weather conditions – from sub-zero …
How to specify outdoor power distribution units to meet anticipated demand
Adding a power supply infrastructure to an outdoor public space, such as a courtyard or enclosed garden, is an excellent way to unlock the potential for holding events and creating …
DBR awarded Crystal Palace Subway restoration contract
DBR Ltd, one of the UK’s leading heritage construction contractors, announces it has won the contract to undertake restoration works on the historic Crystal Palace Subway. This follows a recent …
Putting safety and security first when specifying outdoor power distribution units
Installing a power supply in outdoor spaces is an excellent way to make them more usable and turn what is often an underused asset into something that can generate revenue. …
Michael Grubb Studio showcases Torquay’s Royal Terrace Gardens in the best light
Set amongst the picturesque coastline of Torquay, South Devon, the Royal Terrace Gardens are a popular tourist attraction frequented by locals and visitors alike. Multi-award-winning lighting design practice Michael Grubb …
Making outdoor spaces more versatile without ruining visual appeal
Installing an outdoor power supply can transform a site’s potential and useability, but it has to be done without compromising aesthetics. Many of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations draw …
The Other House granted permission to develop Residents’ Club in Covent Garden
Further to their May 2021 acquisition of the prestigious Wellington Block in Covent Garden, revolutionary lifestyle brand The Other House has been granted planning permission to begin transforming the island …
How to add a power supply in an outdoor public space
The UK’s outdoor economy is stronger than ever, reflecting a public appetite for minimising the amount of time spent indoors and, for many, a re-evaluation of their appreciation of being …
Powering ahead for Britain’s new relationship with the great outdoors
A detailed ONS study earlier this year revealed just how much the pandemic has changed the attitude and behaviour of Brits towards the great outdoors. In 2020, urban planners and …