Nigel Black – Chairman, Thomas Close Play Area


“The company proved to be the most receptive to our ideas, the most productive with regard to value for money, quality, quantity and speed of installation. Our first point of contact was Paul Battye who brought practicalities and sense to the wild ideas thrown at him by my Committee. We would recommend Playdale to anyone with an opportunity to create a playground.”


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