January – We were given the opportunity to support a marketing agency with a branded activity for their client Cravendale. Using a water jet cutting process we were able to get the logo of the client cut into the astro grass matting to add brand value to their marketing activities at their conference.
February – An enquiry from a VW garage in Jersey to tie the launch of the new Golf with a crazy golf course, led to the sale of one of our 9 hole courses for use in community events and promotional activities at the car showroom. Our low bounce balls made sure that the vehicles were kept safe and the windows damage free!
March – We sold a Pro Course and a set of fun farm obstacles to Wennington Hall School for use in their Schools programme. The Pro Course is perfect for adding fun golf to your curriculum and can be used to complement school fundraising activities.
April – We were contacted by Middlesbrough Council to provide a portable crazy golf option for use in their many community spaces. Both Stewart Park and Newham Grange Farm now use our portable equipment at community activities in the season and to help their local residents and families get active.
May – This month we worked with Wigan and Lancashire Community Trust (WLCT) to supply our large 45 tile portable course. WLCT currently manage 10 Leisure Centres, three museums, one theatre, 19 parks, 15 Libraries as well as services such as Play, Sports Development, Active Living, Archives and Apprenticeships.
Their motto is to encourage everyone to be active, creative and healthy. The crazy golf course is for use in the community.
You can read more about the static Crazy Golf Course at Haigh Country Park here.
June – A beautiful local art gallery and bed and Breakfast used our course at their Summer Open Day. The Highwaymans in Risby, just outside Bury St Edmunds, held an Open Day that offered crazy golf, shooting and quad bikes. It is definitely worth a visit!
Here’s what the owner, Juliet Fisher had to say about our services: “We used Putterfingers for two of our events over the summer months. They were fantastic – reliable, set up and clearer away hassle free. All ages enjoyed playing the mini golf – some spent hours and others just tried. Thank you hugely and we will use you again.”
July – We visited a number of schools with our course across July, mainly as reward Days for a treat for the children. One of our stops was to Earith Primary School in Cambridgeshire. We had a course both indoors and out and the children not only had an educational experience but also enjoyed the fun at the same time.
August – We were invited along to the Family Fun Day of Cambridge Consultants on Cambridge Science Park. A fun filled day was had by employees and their families with bouncy castles, climbing walls, garden games and a whole host of fun activities and challenges which were run by the committee team.
September – We were approached by the Guide Dogs in the Spring to assist with their concept of Street Clutter Crazy Golf as a message to be communicated at the Political Party Conferences 2013. The crazy golf idea was to recreate a pedestrianised street with the obstacles both blind and partially sighted individuals face on an average day. This was a fun project to work on and the team successfully won awards for their innovative way of promoting a very important campaign.
October – We moved offices! Having outgrown our old office space we moved to new premises just outside of Bury St Edmunds. A bonus was the local pub is very inviting and many team briefings have taken place at the Cadogan Arms!
November – As part of a Flexi-Day activity at Stowmarket High School we brought our crazy golf course to the school gymnasium. With 20 pupils we had a fun day with a 9 hole challenge which ran into a competition and an obstacle making event – some very interesting obstacle designs were created as a result!
December – We also had the pleasure of visiting Suffolk New College in Ipswich at the Christmas Matrics RICS Networking event. Again a fine display of golfing talent with the highest score of the evening at 21. Lots of nibbles, chocolates, and drinks enjoyed and a good night of entertainment for everyone involved.
We have had a crazy year and look forward to 2014. What was your highlight in 2013?
