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Climbing Frames – Play Features

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All of our climbing frames here at Selwood Products come with their own specific play features for all children to enjoy. Each Play set has its own specific design and selection of features which makes them so appealing. We believe by incorporating a wide range of features and accessories into our climbing frames , it offers children with a broader selection to choose from and also enhances their active play experience. Below are just a select few of what you can expect to find !

Sandpit Area 

A number of our play sets come with a sandpit area situated directly below the fort (Play sets) deck. All that’s required is too add a simple ‘weed suppressant’ membrane and a few bags of play sand to transform the designated space into an enjoyable sandpit.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are also another addition that can been seen attached to some of our play sets. Picnic tables make a great accessory to include with a play set because they provide the opportunity to relax in addition to play.  It’s great to be able to stop for lunch without having to try and drag the kids into the house, and can provide opportunity to sit and talk, colour, paint and play with siblings or friends.

 

 

Chalk Wall 

The Chalk wall is a feature that a large proportion of our wooden climbing frames portray.   The Vinyl Tarp based walls come in specific sizes made to fit each frame. Drawing is the perfect way to encourage a child’s creativity, and what better way than have a vinyl chalk wall on your play set for the kids to enjoy. The vinyl chalk wall is easy to wipe clean and is torsion tested to withstand sufficient force .

To view our fantastic range of climbing frames we have on offer here at Selwood Products please visit our website!

http://www.selwoodproducts.com/climbing-frames/

Selwood Slides – Why our Slides are Great ?

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Here at Selwood Products we have a fantastic range of slides available to accompany our climbing frames. There unique characteristics have them regarded as some of the best available. All slides vary in size and are designed to meet the deck heights for various frames. They are all made from strong durable plastic, most coloured green as to deter insects in the summertime. Our slide range consists of the following specific types of slide;

  • Tube slides, Curved Slides and Straight slides!               

Slide characteristics

High sided Rails –  All our slides hold extra high sided rails at the top of the slide to help children get onto the slide and also prevent any falls / accidents.

Raised Bottom Lip – Each slide has a raised lip at the bottom so the kids hit the ground with their feet landing firmly on the floor and not their bottoms.

UV Inhibitors - Each slide is UV tested and has built in UV Inhibitors to protect it from the sun’s rays. This helps keep the product cool and not too hot to touch for when in use by the kids.

Reinforced Slide Rear – All our slides have reinforced rears which adds extra stability to the structure of all slides. This extra support also helps withstand the pressures of children running up the wrong way up the slide and any other strains it may be put under.

Enhanced Wave – Our straight slides consist of an added wave to help make the children’s decent down from the climbing frame, faster and more enjoyable.

More than just a climbing frame !

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Over the years climbing frames have developed vastly in terms of overall appearance, structure, durability and versatility.  As a result they are now widely referred to by a number of other titles, from the likes of outdoor play sets and play centers to name a few . Here at Selwood Products our climbing frames display a vast array of features and accessories for your children to enjoy. We believe by offering such a diverse range along with our frames, it will help stimulate the child’s overall interest levels for pro- longed periods of time and help them gain full enjoyment out of their play set during active play.

Below is a list of just a select few of the fantastic features some of our play sets display:

Rock wall

All our climbing frames here at Selwood Products include a rock wall as well as a standard ladder to help your children access the frame. The rock wall offers children with more of a challenging climb onto the frame itself . Its Colorful rocks and solid structure provide a safe and enjoyable option for your children to uptake. As well as being a fun option to accessing the climbing frame, the rock wall helps enhance an individuals hand to eye co-ordination and general motor skills when working their way up the wall .

Glider  

The Selwood Glider is a fantastic accessory which can be attached to all our frames at Selwood products. Its fun swing action contains two seats and allows children to sit back to back and glide back and forth.The glider is constructed of strong durable plastic and is yellow and green to compliment your play set and its other accessories. It can be used individually as well as a duo. 

Tube & Curved Slide

Our fantastic Tube slide range is a proven hit with all children. They offer children a fully enclosed and exciting decent down from the frame and apply a superb cutting edge to the overall appearance of each set. The tube slides allow children to ride down from a decent of 3.65m (12ft) in total and take up the least amount of space when compared to all other slides we offer with our play sets. The slide turns in on itself rather than sticking out to the front or side of the play set. It spirals once in the middle and flattens at the bottom so children land on their feet and can soon be on their way up the play set ready to slide down again.

The curved slide range consists of slides slightly longer than all straight slides. This is predominately down to the design of the curved slides with the fixed bend in place that curves round to the front of each play set. This feature not only gives children a slightly longer ride but adds great character to the overall appearance of the frame itself. Like all straight slides our curved range all feature high rails to ensure maximum possible safety for your children.

Monkey Bars

Monkey Bars are great fun as all kids love the chance to climb, hang and swing like monkeys. Our Monkey ladder swing packages can be bought with climbing frames or on their own as an additional accessory. Monkey bars are a great addition to any climbing frame and prove a big hit with all children. Our monkey bar climbers come in two varieties, the stand alone monkey bar, or the combination monkey bar and swings. Both have a ladder at the end, and easy grip rungs long the horizontal monkey climber. The monkey bars are normally about 1.8m (6ft) from the ground.

To view our fantastic range of climbing frames we have on offer here at Selwood Products please visit our website!

http://www.selwoodproducts.com/climbing-frames/

 

Climbing Frames – Prepare your garden for Spring !

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With spring on the horizon and the winter months gradually beginning to disappear now’s the time to start planning on transforming your garden back into shape. Our fantastic range of wooden climbing frames will help transform your garden into the greatest adventure setting of your child’s young life, it will also compliment and aesthetically enhance your gardens overall appearance.

Here at Selwood products we have a great selection of frames available for unbeatable prices. You can pre-order our strong, beautiful and hand –crafted frames with us now to ensure you purchase the best frame possible for you and your garden at an unbeatable price.

All our outdoor play sets display a vast range of features, which make them multi –functional in various ways. Swing sets, rock walls, large play decks, rope ladders and monkey bars are just a select few which can be found on our play sets.

By offering such a vast array of features we provide your children, family members and friends with the opportunity to utilize our play systems in a safe and controlled environment within their own gardens. We offer our customers a select range of frames for all garden layout sizes and our expert advisers our on hand to provide valuable knowledge and advice when it comes to climbing frames and play set queries.

So as we prepare to leave the winter months behind us and look forward to the ‘better’ weather, now is the time to purchase one of our great frames and take advantage of the offers we have available here at Selwood products as we enter the spring season .

To view the fantastic range of climbing frames, swing sets and accessories we have available, please follow the link below:

http://www.selwoodproducts.com/climbing-frames/

 

 

Wooden Climbing Frames – Why are they great ?

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Wooden climbing frames are now regarded as one of the best forms of current outdoor play sets available to purchase. The vast amounts of positive traits they display as a frame have made them a great alternative to your standard plastic and metal frames , for a very similar range of price .

One main advantage wooden frames portray over both plastic and metal play sets , is the fact the wooden counterparts are a lot more bigger and in general more fun to play on for the kids. All our frames here at Selwood Products are manufactured using high quality wood known as  ‘Chinese Cedar’ .Cedar Wood is renowned world-wide for its unique weather-resistant properties.  Its a very lightweight and dimensionally stable wood that lies flat and stays straight. This means it resists the natural tendency to crack and split, as you might find in many other wood species . The wood fibers contain oils that act as natural preservatives to help resist rot and decay , which for climbing frames makes it the most sought after wood to use . Metal climbing frames in particular over time will become weathered and begin to rust affecting the appearance , safety and overall function of your play set .  A common problem factor that’s associated with plastic frames is the tendency for cracks/splits to form in particular parts . This not only weakens the specific part of the set but can also become a safety hazard to your children .

Another positive trait wooden frames pose over both metal and plastic alternatives is there ability to blend in with the outdoor scenery and peoples gardens . Many plastic based play sets are very bold in various colors and tend to stick out when placed amongst the green surroundings of most gardens . Metal frames on the other hand hold a very basic , structured appearance , often using multiple metal bars to construct a frame design . Wooden Frames are much more aesthetically pleasing on the eye and throughout our vast range of wooden play sets , features such as large play decks, wooden roofs and hand crafted dorma’s all add to our sets striking appearance. All are frames are multi – functional and consist of varied features and accessories from the likes of swing sets , monkey bars , rock walls , rope ladders and slide to name a select few .

All our frames are constructed from pre- cut cedar wood, fully coated in stain and pre – drilled to assist with the assembly of the product. A ten year warranty is also combined with the purchase of all of our frames . 

Each play systems comes Pre-Boxed (with all wood, metal hardware & plastic accessories), including an Illustrated Owner’s Manual . With unbeatable prices guaranteed you can rest assured that buying direct from Selwood Products you’ll get the best products at the best prices.

To view are fantastic range of frames and offers we currently have on display , please follow the link below !

http://climbingframes.selwoodproducts.com/

 

 

 

Climbing Frames – Benefits of Outdoor Play Equipment

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Climbing Frames make for great outdoor play equipment for children for a variety of factors. Nowadays climbing frames offer so many features and accessories for children to explore all connected into one frame.  For instance here at Selwood Products we offer an array of climbing frames portraying a vast range of exciting and quality features. These include Swing sets , Slides , Rock walls , Large play decks , Gliders , Playhouse Packages ,Picnic Tables , Monkey bars , Rope ladders and Fireman’s poles to name a few .

Sandpoint Deluxe Climbing Frame

To purchase all these features and accessories  individually would  be very expensive than compared to buying them as one complete play set . By offering such an extensive and exciting range of features with our frames , we supply children with the opportunity to get the most out of there outdoor play time !

 

The rise of the gaming console and media devices available to young children these days has contributed to the bleak statistics of creating a generation of inactive children . Factors such as this contributed with an unhealthy diet can lead to seeing young children developing health problems such as obesity and diabetes from an early age . 

To help counteract this rising problem , children need to be offered and assisted with regular forms of exercise/physical activity from an early age . Climbing frames /outdoor play sets offer children a great form of  physical activity and regular exercise within there own gardens . Not only do they provide children with a great source of active play , socially they help them interact with there friends and others . At Selwood Products we believe by offering such a wide range of climbing frames and features to suit the needs of all garden sizes , we can supply children with the positive stimulation needed to get the most enjoyment possible out of there play set .

 

To view are fantastic range of frames and offers we currently have on display , please follow the link below !

http://climbingframes.selwoodproducts.com/

 

 

Selwood Products – Slide Range

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Here at Selwood products we have a fantastic range of slides on offer that come with our play sets. We all know how beneficial outdoor play is for children and slides are the finishing touch to any outdoor play structure, helping to keep children entertained all day long. Slides are perfect for making a quick descent from any elevated play system / climbing frame and add a fun, safe and speedy element to all frames for your kids to enjoy. Are slide range consists of the following, Straight slides, Tube slides and Curved slides. All slides vary in size and are designed to meet the deck heights for certain frames. They are all tested to EN71 Safety standards, which means they are only suitable for residential use only.

All slides are made from strong durable plastic, most coloured green as to deter insects in the summertime. They are all high-sided to prevent any accidental tumbles, so your child will be well supported as they make their descent. Each slide has a raised lip at the bottom so the kids hit the ground with their feet landing on the floor and not their bottoms.  Each slide is UV tested and has built in UV Inhibitors to protect it from the sun’s rays. This helps keep the product cool and not too hot to touch for when in use by the kids. We have also reinforced the rear of our slides to make them extra strong, and to easily stand up to children running the wrong way up them!

Straight Slides

We offer our customers a fantastic range of straight slides to accompany are play sets. Otherwise referred to as straight wavy slides as they contain a slight wave in the middle, these offer children a fast and exciting exit down from the climbing frame. All straight slides feature high rails to ensure the easiest and safest entry possible as well as having flat bottom bases to aid landing once descended. These injection moulded HDPE slides are are also reinforced to make sure they are extra hard wearing. All straight slides are made of durable, green plastic – a perfect colour choice during the summer as it won’t attract the bugs!

Curved Slides

The curved slide range consists of slides slightly longer than all straight slides. This is predominately down to the design of the curved slides with the fixed bend in place that curves round to the front of each play set. This feature not only gives children a slightly longer ride but adds great character to the overall appearance of the frame itself. Like all straight slides our Curved range all feature high rails to ensure maximum possible safety for your children. The curved slides for the 1.2m (4ft) decks are 3.05m (10ft) in length, and those on the 1.5m (5ft) decks are 3.65m (12ft) in length.

Tube Slides

Our fantastic Tube slide range is a proven hit with all children. They offer children a fully enclosed and exciting decent down from the frame and apply a superb cutting edge to the overall appearance of each set. The tube slides allow children to ride down from a decent of 3.65m (12ft) in total and take up the least amount of space when compared to all other slides we offer with our play sets. The slide turns in on itself rather than sticking out to the front or side of the play set. It spirals once in the middle and flattens at the bottom so children land on their feet and can soon be on their way up the play set ready to slide down again.

DIY Slides

Here at Selwood we also offer our own individual slide range for those who choose to construct their own ‘DIY’ climbing frame or tree house. A varied selection of straight, curved, tube and wave slides are available at differing deck heights. These are predominately either 1.2 metre (4ft) or 1.5 meter (5ft) play deck heights.

To view the fantastic range of climbing frames and slides we have on offer at Selwood Products please follow the links below!

http://www.selwoodclimbingframes.co.uk/climbing-frames/

http://www.climbingframesuk.com/slides/

 

 

Happy New Year!!!

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New Year’s Resolutions; why do we make them and what are yours for 2013?

According to Wikipedia, a New Year’s resolution is a commitment that we make to one or more personal goals, projects or the reforming of a habit. It is made in anticipation of the New Year and new beginnings. We all know the most common ones; spend more time with family and friends, be more active, eat healthy, cut back on drinking and smoking, lose weight etc etc. Have you and your family sat around finishing off the chocolates and mince pies and making your long lists? Can you promise to stick to them all?

Why not make one or two achievable goals for your new year’s resolutions? Stick to sensible achievements and ones you can do with a friend or a family member. If you want to exercise more and get fitter then strike up an exercise plan with a friend; aim to go for walks or runs a couple of times a week. Regular exercise has been associated with many health benefits.
Quit smoking with another smoker, diet with someone else who wants to lose weight and cut back on drinking with a pal who feels the same as you about it, that way you can support each other when you feel a little wobble coming on. How about spending more time with your family and doing more with the children?

Here at Selwood Products we have a great idea for spending more time with your children and your family; purchase a climbing frame! We have a super sale on at the moment with popular products such as the Burghley climbing frame reduced to an amazing £488 – saving you over £550 or the Westbury climbing frame now reduced to only £678 – saving you over £350!

Purchasing a climbing frame helps with your child’s physical and mental development as well as improving their motor skills. It builds confidence and both creative and physical play. We all know how important it is to spend time with our children; it builds and strengthens your parent/child relationship, reinforcing respect and discipline along the way. By having a climbing frame in your back garden for your little ones to play on you can monitor safe play as well as get involved in their games! Quality time in your own back garden – perfect!

Take a look at our super winter sale and see for yourselves that quality play time in 2013 doesn’t have to cost the earth! Happy New Year everyone and remember if you are making a resolution – make it one you can keep!!

How was your Christmas?

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So how was your Christmas? Are you now feeling the pinch both in your wallet and around your waistline?! Most of us would agree that we eat and drink far too much over the festive period and that we really should cut back for the New Year! Given that your standard plateful of Christmas dinner can contain up to 3500 calories, it is not surprising that we feel a little full after eating it! That doesn’t include all the yummy buffet food on Boxing Day, the tins of chocolates from family members and bottles of wine from friends and neighbours! Don’t forget that if the children have eaten their own body weight in selection boxes, they too are feeling a bit lethargic and full! Excess food and drink can leave us all feeling more than a little bloated to say the least!

After all our indulgences over the festive period we tend turn to diet plans and quick fix weight loss options. Gym and health club membership tends to increase by up to 25% in January with people kick starting a healthy lifestyle! In light of this we are seeing in the news this week that Ministers do not want magazines to promote ‘irresponsible post Christmas weight loss’. They are concerned that thousands of people rely heavily on these fad diets and ditch their healthy eating ways and go on a crash diet to lose the pounds they gained over Christmas. This can apply to our children as well. We introduce a crash diet for them of vegetables and fruit worrying they did not get enough over the holidays!

Most experts agree that a combination of healthy eating and healthy living provides the best balance for life. Exercise and an active lifestyle combined with healthy eating and treating yourself in moderation is the key. It is just a case of balancing it all out!

This is where Selwood Products can help with your New Year plans and promises! Climbing frames, swing sets and garden toys to get the children out in the garden and enjoying active play. Fresh air, physical play and burning off those Christmas calories are all great bonuses. Plus less time indoors watching television and munching on snacks! With sale items such as the Andorra and the Ashcroft now massively reduced in price, take advantage of our fantastic offers and help get your family active for the New Year!

Winter Sale!

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Let’s be honest, as much as we all love Christmas (and come on admit it you big kid you still do!) it does mean we have to pinch the pennies and watch our spending a little bit more! We are living in difficult times financially and we are all much more conscious of our spending habits! With websites such as MoneySavingExpert.com advising us of the best purchases around, seasonal sales and cash back schemes we should all be on top of our finances, leaving our bank managers proud as punch! In all honesty though we can all agree that purchasing fantastic presents for the children and other loved ones at Christmas time can leave you a little short. With so much on offer in the shops and online we end up spending more than we had budgeted for. That is why taking advantage of sales and seasonal discounts can really help at this time of year.

Selwood Products are launching a massive winter sale with huge discounts across the range. Just because winter is upon us, doesn’t mean that you have to stay wrapped up indoors – you can still venture outside and play! The great range of outdoor toys and climbing frames that Selwood Products have on offer, mean there is plenty to choose from! With our winter discounts you won’t be disappointed and there will still be change in your purse!

Our ever popular Andorra climbing frame is discounted to £279.00 – that’s a massive saving of over £200, and with free delivery it is such a great offer. For those of you with a little more space why not check out the fantastic reductions on the Belton Climbing Frame; was £1,220 – now reduced to £659, saving you £561, and with free delivery too!!

If you need to add some accessories on to your climbing frame then you will be pleased to know that the Selwood baby bucket and the Selwood glider are also discounted. These can be added to your order by the click of a button! With free delivery across the range, these offers are sure to put a smile on your face and keep your wallet happy!

Here at Selwood Products we understand that a climbing frame is a considered purchase and something that you want to last for years to come. You want to be able to purchase from a manufacturer you can trust and all our climbing frames are designed and tested to both EN-71 and ASTM safety standards. Our superb range of wooden climbing frames come with a ten year warranty and are manufactured from high quality cedar wood which is soft to the touch and rarely cracks or splinters, making it ideal for play.

All our sets come pre-boxed and have an illustrated manual enclosed to ease construction. You can rest assured that buying from Selwood Products means buying the best products at the best prices, more so now with our fantastic range of discounts across the climbing frames range!