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BBC News
02-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Flip Out Poole to close after Raac found in Dolphin centre roof
An indoor adventure park is set to close for essential works after the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).Flip Out Poole will close on Tuesday after the material was found in one area of the roof of The Dolphin Shopping Centre and is expected to remain shut for about six manager John Grinnell said there was "no imminent danger to visitors or staff" but the work was a "proactive measure" to avoid safety issues in Out Poole said guests with upcoming bookings would be automatically refunded. The rest of the shopping centre will remain open."Whilst RAAC has been found in one area of the roof, this is isolated to Flip Out and doesn't affect the rest of the centre," said Mr Grinnell."We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by the closure."Our team aims to complete these works as soon as possible, which will provide a permanent solution and ensure Flip Out Poole can reopen for many years to come." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Irish Sun
30-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Huge £3m adventure park in popular UK seaside town suddenly SHUTS after ‘crumbling concrete' found in roof
POPULAR seaside town's adventure park has been forced to shut after "crumbling concrete" was found on its roof . Building repairs are set to occur on the site after the Advertisement 2 Flip Out currently has over 30 venues across the UK Credit: Google maps 2 Patrons have been urged visit other sites instead to get their "Flip Out fix" Credit: Google maps A guest notice from The Flip Out Team has been shared on their website: "We know this isn't the news our amazing Poole community wanted to hear - and we want to say a huge thank you for all the energy, joy and epic memories you've brought through our doors up to now. "All guests with upcoming bookings will be automatically refunded in full, so there's nothing you need to do. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause." The Raac concrete which was found on the roof of The Hub is considered to be an unstable material. Advertisement Read More UK News It is weaker than conventional concrete and susceptible to collapsing, particularly when wet or does not have adequate support from steel beams. The Hub also housed offices for BCP Council workers. It is understood affected areas are only isolated to the Flip Out section of the shopping centre. There is subsequently no imminent danger posed to visitors or staff, according to an investigation by building and structural engineers for The Dolphin centre. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest Centre manager for The Dolphin, John Grinnell, said: 'Legal & General are committed to a proactive approach to building maintenance. "These works are a proactive measure to avoid any potential unsafe conditions in the future. What is RAAC concrete? 'We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by the closure. Our team aims to complete these works as soon as possible, which will provide a permanent solution and ensure Flip Out Poole can reopen for many years to come." With the Raac concrete found only in one area of the centre, the rest of The Dolphin will remain open as usual whilst the repair works are happening. Advertisement A post by the general manager of Flip Out was shared on social media, but has since been removed. He wrote: "To be clear this is due to the roof of the facility having been made with Raac concrete. 'The landlord must complete refurbishment works to ensure the building is safe to occupy.' The essential maintenance is being carried out by the landlord of The Dolphin. Advertisement Raac concrete became a prominent issue particularly in 2023, where concerns were raised around
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Huge £3m adventure park in popular UK seaside town suddenly SHUTS after ‘crumbling concrete' found in roof
POPULAR seaside town's adventure park has been forced to shut after "crumbling concrete" was found on its roof. Building repairs are set to occur on the site after the Raac (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) was discovered and raised safety concerns. 2 2 Flip Out Poole, which is located in Dorset's The Dolphin Centre, will close from Tuesday June 3 as building repairs are underway. A guest notice from The Flip Out Team has been shared on their website: "We know this isn't the news our amazing Poole community wanted to hear - and we want to say a huge thank you for all the energy, joy and epic memories you've brought through our doors up to now. "All guests with upcoming bookings will be automatically refunded in full, so there's nothing you need to do. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause." The Raac concrete which was found on the roof of The Hub is considered to be an unstable material. It is weaker than conventional concrete and susceptible to collapsing, particularly when wet or does not have adequate support from steel beams. The Hub also housed offices for BCP Council workers. It is understood affected areas are only isolated to the Flip Out section of the shopping centre. There is subsequently no imminent danger posed to visitors or staff, according to an investigation by building and structural engineers for The Dolphin centre. Centre manager for The Dolphin, John Grinnell, said: 'Legal & General are committed to a proactive approach to building maintenance. "These works are a proactive measure to avoid any potential unsafe conditions in the future. What is RAAC concrete? 'We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by the closure. Our team aims to complete these works as soon as possible, which will provide a permanent solution and ensure Flip Out Poole can reopen for many years to come." With the Raac concrete found only in one area of the centre, the rest of The Dolphin will remain open as usual whilst the repair works are happening. A post by the general manager of Flip Out was shared on social media, but has since been removed. He wrote: "To be clear this is due to the roof of the facility having been made with Raac concrete. 'The landlord must complete refurbishment works to ensure the building is safe to occupy.' The essential maintenance is being carried out by the landlord of The Dolphin. Raac concrete schools, hospitals and court house buildings. Adventure parks have also been facing challenges this year in terms of closures, which has been send as a blow to children's entertainment sites.
Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Huge £3m adventure park in popular UK seaside town suddenly SHUTS after ‘crumbling concrete' found in roof
The adventure park has been contacted for comment PLAYTIME'S OVER Huge £3m adventure park in popular UK seaside town suddenly SHUTS after 'crumbling concrete' found in roof Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POPULAR seaside town's adventure park has been forced to shut after "crumbling concrete" was found on its roof. Building repairs are set to occur on the site after the Raac (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) was discovered and raised safety concerns. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Flip Out currently has over 30 venues across the UK Credit: Google maps 2 Patrons have been urged visit other sites instead to get their "Flip Out fix" Credit: Google maps Flip Out Poole, which is located in Dorset's The Dolphin Centre, will close from Tuesday June 3 as building repairs are underway. A guest notice from The Flip Out Team has been shared on their website: "We know this isn't the news our amazing Poole community wanted to hear - and we want to say a huge thank you for all the energy, joy and epic memories you've brought through our doors up to now. "All guests with upcoming bookings will be automatically refunded in full, so there's nothing you need to do. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause." The Raac concrete which was found on the roof of The Hub is considered to be an unstable material. It is weaker than conventional concrete and susceptible to collapsing, particularly when wet or does not have adequate support from steel beams. The Hub also housed offices for BCP Council workers. It is understood affected areas are only isolated to the Flip Out section of the shopping centre. There is subsequently no imminent danger posed to visitors or staff, according to an investigation by building and structural engineers for The Dolphin centre. Centre manager for The Dolphin, John Grinnell, said: 'Legal & General are committed to a proactive approach to building maintenance. "These works are a proactive measure to avoid any potential unsafe conditions in the future. What is RAAC concrete? 'We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by the closure. Our team aims to complete these works as soon as possible, which will provide a permanent solution and ensure Flip Out Poole can reopen for many years to come." With the Raac concrete found only in one area of the centre, the rest of The Dolphin will remain open as usual whilst the repair works are happening. A post by the general manager of Flip Out was shared on social media, but has since been removed. He wrote: "To be clear this is due to the roof of the facility having been made with Raac concrete. 'The landlord must complete refurbishment works to ensure the building is safe to occupy.' The essential maintenance is being carried out by the landlord of The Dolphin. Raac concrete became a prominent issue particularly in 2023, where concerns were raised around schools, hospitals and court house buildings. Adventure parks have also been facing challenges this year in terms of closures, which has been send as a blow to children's entertainment sites.
Telegraph
29-04-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Department store holds ‘Rachel Reeves closing down sale'
Mr Brown said that he thought the Government had been 'manipulative' with its manifesto commitment 'not to increases taxes on working people'. 'The Government carefully worded their manifesto to say they would not increase taxes on working people', he said. 'But I consider myself a working person, people who run businesses are working people. 'It was manipulative of the Government to give the impression that all the increases in costs to businesses would not impact working people.' Beales was founded in Bournemouth in 1881 and grew to have branches all over the country. But in recent years it has been hit hard by the problems facing UK high streets, including high rents, crippling business rates and competition from online. It went into administration in January 2020 and most of the 22 branches closed in March that year after the Covid pandemic brought an early end to clearance sales. Beales in Poole, which employs 30 people, is the last remaining store. John Grinnell, manager of the Poole Dolphin Centre, said: 'We're very sorry to see Beales go after so many years here. 'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the store's closure, and we'll do everything we can to support former Beales employees to find employment elsewhere. 'We're alarmed to see this happening to lots of retail businesses because of the new budget and National Insurance increase.'
