Posted By Jackie Winn Does anyone know of a company within the NorthWest (preferably Manchester/Salford area) that sells/supplies safety padding for equipment etc. I am particularly looking for padding that is suitable for outdoor use that can be fitted around metal and/or brick stanchions within infant school playgrounds as opposed to crash mats etc. Many thanks

Posted By Jonathan Breeze Jackie, Please could you clarify the situation. Is the padding necessary because the space is being used for an activity other than what it was designed for? If so, consider moving the activity. If there are no alternative places to undertake the activity, than perhaps Rons suggestion is a good solution and a sports supplier should be contacted. Alternatively you could wrap the little darlings in cotton wool! If it is just normal play going on in the playground, then I would suggest you may be heading for a feature length article in the Sunday papers written by either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Clarkson.