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Feeling the heat this week? As temperatures rise across the UK, the surfaces our children play on matter more than ever.

Independent heat refraction testing found that CocoTurf with a sand infill reached a maximum surface temperature of just 52.4°C, compared to 65.0°C for wetpour rubber playgrounds. That's over 12°C cooler!

By combining natural coconut fibres with sand infill, CocoTurf helps create cooler, more comfortable playground environments during warmer weather.

Because when the sun is shining, children should be focused on playing — not uncomfortable surfaces underfoot.

Find out more: https://t.co/NzbmRz3NUV

#SustainablePlay #CocoTurf

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Over £18.7 million funded. 54 projects delivered. And we're still helping schools bring their sports facility ambitions to life.

Since 2013, Fast Track Funding has helped schools, academies and independent schools deliver new and refurbished sports facilities without significant upfront capital costs.

From full-size hockey pitches to 3G football and rugby facilities, the programme enables schools to invest in sustainable, revenue-generating facilities that benefit both pupils and the wider community.

✔ DfE and auditor compliant operating lease structure
✔ Funding decisions typically within weeks
✔ Flexible terms of up to 7 years
✔ Facilities designed to generate revenue through community use

If your school is considering a new sports facility, resurfacing project or play area improvement, we'd be happy to discuss how Fast Track Funding could work for you.

Learn more: https://t.co/DAJPi2VAOC

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Last week, we were proud to support and sponsor the Club of the Year award at the @EnglandHockey Awards.

A huge congratulations to @CBNHOCKEY on being named England Hockey Club of the Year 2025 – a fantastic achievement and a testament to the dedication, passion and hard work of everyone involved at the club.

We'd also like to congratulate all of the finalists and winners recognised throughout the evening. The awards showcased the incredible people, clubs, volunteers, coaches and officials who continue to make hockey thrive across the country.

It was an honour to celebrate the outstanding contributions being made throughout the sport and to be part of such a special evening.

#EHAwards26

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FIRST DATES STAR DONATES EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE TO HELP FOR FUNDRAISER AT LUTTERWORTH https://t.co/F7t1dhCPdq

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A familiar sight at the Home of Cricket. 🏏

Our CocoTurf Cricket surface at Lord’s featured on Sky Sports Cricket during today’s Test coverage.

https://t.co/2R2COVsxoX

#LordsCricketGround #CocoTurf #Cricket

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Our commitment to reforestation continues....

This month, we've:
• Planted 151 trees
• Supported the Plant to Stop Poverty project in Tanzania
• Captured an estimated 15,100kg of CO₂

That brings our total impact to:
• 2,044 trees planted
• 19,200m² restored – equivalent to 28.5 tennis courts!
• 144.14 tonnes of CO₂ absorbed over the trees' lifetime

Every tree helps support biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and combat climate change. We're proud to be making a positive impact and look forward to sharing more updates as our forest grows.

https://t.co/B1TRSQUqda

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Another successful CocoTurf installation over in Germany!

This outdoor #Calisthenics area features CocoTurf installed over our ChildsPlay safer surfacing system, combining a natural aesthetic with the safety performance required to achieve the necessary Critical Fall Height protection.

Designed to withstand intensive use while blending seamlessly into its surroundings, the finished surface provides a durable, low-maintenance solution for active outdoor recreation and fitness.

A fantastic project and a great example of how safety, performance and design can work together to create outstanding outdoor spaces.

#SustainablePlay #CocoTurf

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Completed at Gilmorton Primary School!

Working alongside @BinghamGround, we’ve transformed this wooded trim trail area with the installation of our CocoTurf playground surface and ChildsPlay safety system.

Made from natural coconut fibres, CocoTurf provides a plastic-free surfacing solution that blends seamlessly into natural environments while delivering the impact protection needed for active play.

The finished space now offers pupils a safe, durable and engaging outdoor play area that complements the surrounding woodland setting perfectly.

A fantastic project to be part of from start to finish!

https://t.co/NzbmRz3NUV

#SustainablePlay #CocoTurf

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Progress is taking shape at Gilmorton Primary School!

We’re working with @BinghamGround to install a brand-new CocoTurf playground surface with our ChildsPlay safety system, helping to create a fun, safe and natural play environment for pupils to enjoy for years to come.

Made from natural coconut fibres, CocoTurf offers a plastic-free surfacing solution that blends beautifully into outdoor environments, making it the perfect fit for this wooded trim trail area while still providing vital impact protection for active play.

We can’t wait to show you the finished site once everything is complete!

#CocoTurf #SustainablePlay

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It was a privilege to host a presentation day with both the England Hockey men’s and women’s senior squads, highlighting Notts Sport’s role as the exclusive facilities partner to @EnglandHockey.

The session provided a valuable opportunity to share more about our heritage in hockey, our commitment to delivering high-performance playing surfaces, and our continued investment in supporting the growth of the sport across all levels of the game.

From grassroots clubs and schools to elite international competition, we remain passionate about creating environments that help hockey thrive. We look forward to continuing our partnership with England Hockey and supporting the future development of the sport nationwide.

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We’re exhibiting at the @SLCCnews Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) West Midlands Regional Training Seminar today at Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa.
Looking forward to meeting councils from across the region, sharing ideas and discussing solutions for community and sports spaces.

If you’re attending the seminar come and say hello to @JamesJeyesNS

#SLCC #Localcouncil #trainingseminar #exhibiting

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Our latest newsletter is out now — packed with updates, insights, and what’s been happening at Notts Sport.

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Notts Sport has successfully completed the refurbishment of a brand-new FA Register 3G football pitch at One Leisure St Neots, delivering a modern, all-weather sports facility designed to support grassroots football and year-round community use in Cambridgeshire.

Funded by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC), the project was delivered under HDC’s direction, with Notts Sport appointed to project manage the refurbishment works and by Bernhards Sports Surfaces who completed the transformation of the ageing facility into a 3G football pitch.

The original facility was installed more than 20 years ago and initially operated as tennis courts before later being converted into a sand-filled multi-use games area (MUGA). Over time, the surface had become heavily worn, with damaged seams, deterioration to the underlying shockpad and areas of unevenness affecting both playability and safety.

As the pitch is now used exclusively for football, there was no longer a requirement for a sand-dressed multi-sport surface. The decision was therefore made to upgrade the facility to a dedicated 3G football pitch, providing a significantly improved playing experience.

The refurbishment included the installation of a FIFA Quality specification 3G artificial grass system across the 1,795m² playing area, alongside a new performance shockpad to enhance player comfort and surface performance. While the facility is not large enough to undergo official FIFA certification testing, the surface has been independently tested to FA Register standards, ensuring it meets the performance requirements for grassroots football use.

The project also involved targeted base repairs to address existing undulations, replacement rebound boards and fencing upgrades, as well as new inlaid line markings for small-sided football.

The completed facility now provides local clubs, schools and community users with a reliable, high-quality artificial football pitch capable of supporting intensive use throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions.

Natalie Taylor from One Leisure St Neots commented: “We’re absolutely delighted with the transformation of our new 3G facility. The pitch looks incredible and provides a fantastic environment for our customers, clubs and community groups to enjoy football all year round. The quality of the surface is outstanding and we’re excited to see the community making full use of it.”

The project reflects Notts Sport’s continued expertise in the design and delivery of artificial grass sports facilities across the UK, helping leisure operators and local authorities upgrade ageing infrastructure and create future-ready environments for sport and recreation.

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Congratulations to Sam Ward and @OldGeorgiansHoc on winning the 2026 @EnglandHockey League Men's Finals this weekend!

A fantastic achievement and another brilliant showcase of top-level hockey. Great to see Sam continuing to perform at the very highest level and helping Old Georgians secure the title.

Well done to everyone involved at the club on an outstanding season!

#EnglandHockey #EHFinals #OldGeorgians #Hockey

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At Notts Sport, sustainability underpins everything we do. We’re proud to share the latest progress in our ongoing environmental initiatives, focused on tackling deforestation and supporting reforestation efforts around the world.

This month’s contribution brings our total to 1,893 trees planted, covering a remarkable 17,600 sqm. Collectively, these trees are expected to absorb around 129.03 tonnes of CO₂ throughout their lifetime—an impressive achievement that contributes directly to global carbon reduction.

Here’s what we’ve achieved this month:

Number of Trees Planted: 163
Location of Planting Projects: Plant to Stop Poverty, Tanzania
Environmental Impact: 8,150kg of CO₂ Captured
Tree Species: Markhamia Lutea

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"England international Lauren Bell returned home to unveil a new artificial pitch at Hungerford Cricket Club." NEWBURY TODAY https://t.co/ebirlJduk1
Artificial wicket installed by Slatter Cricket & Play!
@Hungerford_CC #cricket #artificialwicket

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We recently visited our completed project at @oneleisureuk , St Neots.
This transformation has taken a 20-year-old pitch that had reached the end of its usable life and turned it into a stunning 3G pitch.
The upgrade enhances the playing experience and revitalises the facility for the community. The installation was completed by Bernhards Sports Surfaces Ltd.

#3G #LeisureCentre #SportsFacility

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Notts Sport was proud to once again sponsor the @EnglandHockey School Championships, continuing its long-standing support of one of the most important competitions in the schools’ hockey calendar.

Running across several months, the Championships see schools from across the country compete through regional and knockout stages, culminating in a series of national finals held at venues including the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. The competition provides a structured and aspirational pathway for young players, while maintaining a strong focus on participation and development.

Across both the boys’ and girls’ competitions, the standard of play throughout the finals stages was consistently high. Players demonstrated excellent technical ability, teamwork and composure, reflecting the quality of coaching and commitment within school hockey programmes nationwide.

In the boys’ competition, Whitgift School secured a notable triple, winning the U14 Cup, U16 Cup and U18 Cup. The girls’ competition delivered equally strong performances with Surbiton High winning the U14 Cup and the U16 and U18 Plate.

Alongside the Cup competitions, Plate, Shield, Trophy and Vase events ensured broad participation, giving players of all levels the opportunity to compete in a national finals environment. This structure is central to the continued growth and accessibility of the game.

For many participants, the Championships represent an important step in their development, offering valuable experience in a high-pressured setting and supporting progression within the sport.

Congratulations to all teams, whose teamwork and determination were a credit to their schools.

Mark Wood, Head of Marketing at Notts Sport, said: “We’re incredibly proud to continue our support of the England Hockey School Championships. Grassroots sport is at the heart of everything we do, and ensuring hockey continues to thrive at school level is essential for the future of the game.

The standard on display at these finals is always exceptional, not just in terms of talent, but the passion and commitment shown by every player. It’s a privilege for Notts Sport to help create these opportunities and support the next generation of hockey talent.”

Notts Sport’s ongoing partnership with England Hockey reflects its commitment to supporting grassroots sport and investing in the future of hockey. Through the design and installation of high-quality hockey surfaces, Notts Sport continues to play a role in creating environments where players can develop and perform at their best.

To find out more about Notts Sport’s hockey surfacing solutions and how we support facilities at all levels of the game, please get in touch.