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St Joseph’s Preparatory and College is still expanding and at the beginning of 2026 they introduced Grade RRR and Grade RR classes. With the addition of these younger grades, they needed to invest in new playground equipment which is age appropriate, safe, and developmentally suitable for younger learners. They turned to Rustics Jungle Gyms, their preferred playground equipment supplier, and together they agreed to install a Baby-T, a JEEP and a swing set. The additional equipment helps ensure that all children have access to engaging play opportunities without overcrowding, while also supporting their physical, social, and imaginative development.

Do you have a growing number of children using your playground? Is the equipment starting to age and need replacement (see our Safety Checklist) Are you tired of seeing children in long queues for a turn on the slide or the swings, or, missing out on these highly developmental pieces of equipment altogether? Are less and less children choosing to use the playground equipment? If the answer to any of these questions is, YES!, then maybe it’s time for a refresh! Rustics Jungle Gyms is able to offer a wide variety of small to large pieces of equipment, to expand and revitalise your existing playground to give everyone an opportunity to gain from the development opportunities offered by a well thought out playground.

The Old Selbornian Club installed a Basic and 2 swings in 2020, but, following a recent trend in the area to improve children’s play facilities to encourage more family participation in sports clubs, they decided to significantly expand their playground. The Rustics design team were able to incorporate the original jungle gym structure into the new playground plan, saving money while adding more exciting play equipment. The new playground incorporates 1 double tower, 3 roofed and one open platform, 3 cargo nets and a pole climber for access to the towers, 2 different bridges, a set of monkey bars, a rung ladder, a slide, a wavy slide and a wooden obstacle platform with a tyre climber and a climbing wall with gecko grips. They also added an extra set of tyre swings. Does your playground need an upgrade or refresh? Call Toni to discuss your requirements and she will do the rest!

All metal and wooden jungle gyms require regular maintenance to ensure their safety. We've put together the following programme to help you optimise the safety of your learners and the life of your jungle gym equipment. Monthly Safety checks Inspect the following elements of your jungle gym: Check the strength and integrity of any ropes : cargo nets, climbing ropes, rope bridges, tyre swing supports Check for any instability or wobbling of the structure by giving a very good shake Tighten all nuts and bolts, be sure to replace any that exhibit wear and tear Check wooden support poles and floorboards for dry and wet rot Dry Rot Dry rot destroys wood by eating away at parts within the wood which give the timber strength. This ultimately reduces the wood to a dry and crumbly state, causing it to weaken and rot. Dry rot is able to travel through building materials other than timber and quickly. Identification: Damaged Timber Concentrated Spore Dust Hyphae Mycelium Fruiting bodies Wet Rot Wet rot can be caused by a fungus and tends to remain in the damp area, rather than spreading like dry rot. In general, wet rot is a term used to describe many types of fungal species that can strike at any wood where moisture and dampness linger. Identification: ‘Cuboidal’ cracking Wet rot fungus Timber darkens or lightens in colour Existence of damp Localised decay Every 18 Months : Wooden units should be re-treated with Waxol or a similar product Every 24 Months : Metal units should be checked for rust. The pipes which rest on the ground tend to rust first due to rain or irrigation. Remove rust with a fine grit sandpaper. Apply a primer and, thereafter, any type of polyurethane paint. Ask Rustics Jungle Gyms or your paint specialist to advise accordingly. Every 36 Months : We would recommend the repainting of the entire metal structure. Please do not remove all the paint. Remove only the rust affected areas with sandpaper. Apply a primer to the affected areas and then repaint the whole jungle gym with any type of polyurethane paint. Please be aware that the outside appearance may be fine but there may be wear on the parts which cannot be seen, for example, bolts may be corroded inside the pole. With correct regular maintenance, the average lifespan on wooden units is 10-12 years on the metal units is 20 years

The holidays are over and its back to school! How do you keep that holiday family fun feeling going now that reality is well and truly hitting. Weekend picnics and a playground in your own backyard could be the answer! Invest in Jungle Gym, take a picnic outside, invite friends and family, and watch the children screeching with laughter as they use their imaginations, and their bodies, to entertain themselves for hours; climbing, swinging and sliding! A jungle gym in the garden not only provides healthy, outdoor, entertainment for the whole family, but gives an opportunity for 'family time' every day of the week!

The children at Ikhwezilomso ECDC in Chintsa East now have a new, fun place to play which will help them develop their bodies and their minds.   Thanks to a generous donation by the Chaba Winds of Change Community Trust, they were able to install a Rustics Caterpillar, a Drum Climber, a set of swings, a wooden unit with two platforms, a cargo net balance beam bridge, a cargo net, a slide, a rung ladder and a set of metal monkey bars. This addition to their playground has made playtime a time for development, not just for play. “The children are joyful every day when they arrive at school and can play in their playground” Reuben Sigqaza, Founder Ikhwezilomso ECDC, Chintsa East.

Get outside and spend time with your family planting seeds. Just being outdoors together is a bonding experience and teaching your children how to nurture a seed and grow a plant will give them pleasure and skills for life. Children learn fine motor skills, concentration, hand eye coordination, and above all patience. Over time, they will see the full cycle of planting, germination, growing, and harvesting. Make it more rewarding by planting edible plants such as herbs and vegetables which you can prepare together as part of a meal. Don’t forget to teach them to wash their harvest before eating it! Top Tips: Choose seeds that are large and easy to handle for little hands. Start with fast-growing seeds like sunflowers, beans, or radishes to keep children engaged. Try to make it fun – don’t worry if they sow too many seeds in each pot or drop them all on the floor. If they pick the first green tomato before it ripens or pull flower heads off the plants, you can always sow a few extra seeds on your own to ensure that some of the plants do well. This website gives lots of guidance on planting seeds with toddlers and shows you how to build a mini greenhouse propagator https://growinghealthykids.co.uk/growing-seeds-with-toddlers/

Rustics Jungle Gyms was commissioned to install an exciting playground at the Kingsway Racquet Club. The aim was to make the Kingsway club, the club of choice for families in the area. According the project manager's testimonial, they did a fantastic job! Roy says, “Parents are loving the peace of mind that comes with our safe new play space; it allows them to hit the Padel courts knowing their little ones are happy and secure. The playground incorporates a wide variety of activities which keep the children fully engaged, making every visit a win-win for the whole family." The design includes: Four raised platforms each with railings and shade cloth roofs; a cargo net balance beam bridge between two of the platforms; a ramp climber with knotted rope; a 2.2m glass fibre slide and rung ladder, a sandpit, a gymnastics bar, a set of monkey bars, two trapeze bars AND three tyre swings! “I commend Toni and her team on their professionalism – I have already been asked for their details by several Club members and am very comfortable recommending them.” Roy Godfrey

Set yourself up for success with these tips on how to stick to your resolutions Be Specific: Instead of "spend more quality time with the children," try "spend 30 minutes playing with them at least, 3 times a week". Start Small: Begin with tiny, manageable habits (e.g., 5-10 minutes) and build from there. Frame goals positively e.g. "spend more quality time withy my children" vs. "stop avoiding play with my children” Track Progress: Celebrate small wins to stay motivated. Share Goals: Tell friends or family for accountability. Be Realistic: Aim for 1-3 core resolutions to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Find Meaning: Choose goals that genuinely excite you and align with your values.

Did you resolve to spend more quality time with your children or to get healthier? We have put together a list of suggestions of how you can do just that…and how you can make this one of the resolutions which you stick to! Get a Jungle Gym (well, yes, of course we would say that!) and play outside with your children. Play is beneficial for people of all ages. Outdoor play develops physical, emotional and social skills helping to build bonds between you and your children. Read More Create an exercise routine around your jungle gym so you can all workout together – this will to help you meet any fitness goals you may have set yourself while still spending time with your children. Read More Use your jungle gym to teach your children calculated risk-taking – encourage them to swing high, climb to the top, slide to the bottom. Succeeding will give a sense of overcoming fears and will build confidence, self-trust and independence. You might just push yourself out of your own comfort zones too! Read more All this AND you get the additional benefits of being outdoors in the sunshine Read More

The Everyday People Church in Glen Eden, recently contacted Rustics Jungle Gyms to upgrade its existing Rustics playground which only had a small jungle gym and two swings. "Toni came to site, offered valuable advice and was able to work with us to create an exciting new playground space within our budget constraints. We were able to add a double tower, tyre climber, monkey bars, a swing boat, trapeze swing and a tyre swing. "Toni was lovely to deal with, and very efficient in her communication. I would highly recommend Rustics Jungle Gyms to anyone looking to install or upgrade playground equipment. "In just a day and a half our playground was looking bright and playful again. "...and the best part - the children absolutely love the new additions!" Kristy, Children's Ministry Worker, Everyday People Church

What better gift for your children than years and years of outdoor, physical PLAY! We recently installed our Salem Unit in an East London family's garden and this is what Mom, Lauren had to say: "My kids love the jungle gym, my daughter’s new favourite word is “slide”. Every day after school they go straight to the yard to play. It really allows them to get out their energy in a safe environment right at home. "My children are 5 and 1 and a half years old I need a jungle gym that can grow with them, something that I know will last - a Salem Unit from Rustics was the absolute best choice. We can add new and exciting elements onto the base unit as they get older, keeping them interested and outside for longer." "Thank you Rustics for an outstanding experience, the team was amazing at putting everything up quick and efficiently."