Welcome to balppa.org Friday 27 January 2012     site map join BALPPA contact us submit news about BALPPA who's who press industry news job vacancies member/industry links Members only: operating members trade associates lobbying legal helpline planning helpline training opportunities meeting minutes diary dates newsflash noticeboard health & safety gallery items for sale change login details Committee only: meeting minutes The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions Ltd. Suite 12, 37 Tanner Street, London, SE1 3LF, UK Tel: +44 (0)207 403 4455 Fax: +44 (0)207 403 4022 info@balppa.org   latest news newsfeed delivered by Meltwater News Government considers supporting Daylight Savings Bill The Government is to consider supporting the Daylight Savings Private Members Bill which could eventually mean the advancing of time by one hour throughout the year across the country for a trial period, but only if there is UK wide consensus. Paulton's Park, home of Peppa Pig World, named UK's best theme park A Which? survey has shown that the Hampshire-based attraction is the nation's favourite the Park?s new ride open for business A POPULAR leisure park is unveiling its ?150,000 latest attraction today. Wicksteed Park?s new Clown Coaster for youngsters is 98% of MPs & Lords Pledge to Holiday at Home ? Survey Reveals Huge support for BALPPA?s ?Better in Britain? Campaign In recent years, many Brits have decided that the cost, stress and inconvenience of travelling overseas for holidays is just not worth the hassle - especially when our own ?beautiful Britain? has so much to offer. The so-called ?Staycation? has become increasingly popular, with many people who are struggling under the impact of the recession and the strain of increased costs of living and taxation finding that indeed, it is ?Better in Britain?. Whipsnade Zoo's Newsest Arrival ZSL Whipsnade Zoo welcomed this cocoa-coloured newcomer ? a moose calf called Chocolate ? on its 80th birthday on May 23rd. industry news powered by attractionsmanagement.com BALPPA wins concessions for non-monetary prize machines Following the intensive lobbying campaign organised by BALPPA which culminated with a delegation of members and MP's meeting with Chloe Smith MP, Secretary to the Treasury, just days before the final decision on the design of MGD, the Government this week announced that MGD will be implemented on 1 February 2013. British Museum receives £10m HLF funding The British Museum has secured £10m towards the completion of its World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre (WCEC) in London from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). more industry news BALPPA gallery photographs from recent BALPPA events Summer conference 2011 The Opening of The Ben 10 Rollercoaster More BALPPA photographs   95.0 per cent (updated 4th July 2011) BALPPA events , For more details on any of these events, click on the event name or contact BALPPA on +44 (0)207 403 4455     © BALPPA, Cybertrek Ltd, The Leisure Media Company 2012. Website deign and hosting by Leisure Media Studio