Playground Shelter at St Mark’s Primary School Manchester

We installed canopies in Manchester at St. Mark's Primary School in Worsley. They were looking to add a little shade and shelter in their playground and we were delighted to work with them to install a large Maxima Umbrella at 5000mm x 5000mm with a gorgeous colour scheme of steelwork in bright, sunny yellow (RAL 1003) and fabric in ‘Lagoon’.

Project Specification

Product: Maxima Umbrella™
Size: 5000mm x 5000mm
Steelwork:
- Signal Yellow - RAL NO. 1003
Fabric:
- Lagoon Blue

You can cover almost any kind of space with a Maxima Umbrella and the colour options keep this as one of our most desirable ‘off the shelf’ solutions.

And whether you choose PVC fabric (high strength and waterproof with increased lifespan) or our Knitted Shade Cloth (developed for use in outdoor tension structures, durable and offering 90-98% UV protection) we hold a great choice of colours that mean you can create any kind of look you want. Take a look at our full colours range here. A&S Landscape has also worked with many other schools in Manchester, including St Peter’s Catholic High School.

The rising issue of childhood obesity and what we can do to help children at home and in school

Childhood obesity is arguably at its most critical and one of the more worrying issues we face globally. As attested by the World Health Organisation (WHO), it’s one of the most alarming public health challenges of the 21st century. This global epidemic is hitting low and middle-income countries, more significantly in urban environments. Globally in 2016, the amount of overweight children under the age of five was 41 million. Additionally, overweight and obese children have a tendency to stay obese into adulthood and are vulnerable to developing diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular ailments while still young.

Childhood obesity and related health issues, such as diabetes are broadly avoidable. On these grounds, the WHO prioritises the prevention of these conditions in youth, particularly because bad dietary habits and a inactive lifestyle are among the main causes of noncommunicable diseases. These conditions, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, substantially lead to the global burden of disease, death and disability.

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Read about some of the other shelters we have installed in Manchester

Saddleworth School Add Straight Roof Shelter with Polycarbonate Roof

A&S made a straight polycarbonate roof canopy for Saddleworth School Uppermill, Oldham, Greater Manchester. The job involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 11000mm X 9000mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish the supply and fitting of one Maxima™ waterproof Umbrella structure supported on a single upright measuring 5000mm X 5000mm.

Secure and Enclosed Shelter Designed for St Cuthbert’s RC High School

We erected a curved roof canopy with roller shutters for St Cuthbert’s RC High School Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The full contract involved one Motiva™ Duo duopitch curved roof canopy measuring 16600mm X 7000mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish. This included for the formation of bases, backfill and making good of the surfaces. Supply and installation two 4700mm and one 2512mm wide electrically operated roller shutter doors and the rest of the sides with glazed panels.

Our Lady’s RC High School Add Enclosed Dining Area Shelter to Campus

A&S designed a curved roof canopy in Our Lady’s RC High School – Extension To Existing Canopy, Alworth Road, Blackley, Manchester. The contract included one Motiva™ Mono monopitch curved roof canopy measuring 6000mm X 2500mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Straight Roof Playground Canopy Fitted at Cheadle Hulme Primary School

A&S erected a straight polycarbonate roof canopy in Cheadle Hulme Primary School Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Greater Manchester. The contract included the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 7000mm X 5000mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Marus Bridge Primary School Add Tensile Fabric Sail Shade

Our engineers produced a sail for Marus Bridge Primary School Marus Bridge, Wigan, Greater Manchester. The contract included one 5500mm x 5500mm Maxima™ tensile shade cloth fabric sail.

Large Dining Area Shelter Designed for Blessed John Henry Newman RC College

A&S created a curved roof canopy in Blessed John Henry Newman RC College Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester. The contract included one Motiva™ Duo duopitch curved roof canopy measuring 18800mm X 7000mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Curved Roof Shelter Manufactured for Westleigh High School

Our team erected a curved roof canopy for Westleigh High School Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester. The job involved one Motiva™ Mono monopitch curved roof canopy measuring 10000mm X 4000mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish including flashing.

St Clares RC Primary School Add Three Fabric Canopies to Playground

A&S made three StarSails for St Clares RC Primary School Manchester, Greater Manchester. The contract included the supply and installation of four StarSails. One Maxima™ StarSail tensile shadecloth fabric structure supported on a single upright measuring 6000mm X 6000mm, two Maxima™ StarSail tensile shadecloth fabric structures each supported on a single upright measuring 5000mm X 5000mm and one Maxima™ StarSail tensile shadecloth fabric structure supported on a single upright measuring 6000mm X 6000mm. In addition to this there were also four post protector pads and a two 3 seater bench.

St Gilberts RC Primary School Add Secure Canopy with Roller Shutters

We designed a straight polycarbonate roof canopy with roller shutters in St Gilberts Rc Primary School Eccles, Manchester. The contract included the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 8000mm X 3600mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish. Supply and installation of electrically operated roller shutter door(s) to front elevation and polycarbonate side panels to side elevations.