South Cumbrian business leader meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

 Submitted by Karla Thomas 21st Nov 2022



Playdale Playgrounds has been recognised for its contribution to the UK Economy

by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace at a reception for Small Businesses across

the UK who have demonstrated value to the UK economy on Wednesday 16 th

November.

The reception was attended by His Majesty the King, Prince Edward the Earl of

Wessex, The Duke of Gloucester, and The Duke of Kent, who made time to meet

leaders of businesses from all over the UK. 

President Barry Leahey MBE attended the event on behalf of Playdale saying “It is

Playdale’s mission to make smiles for all generations through play, so it was great to

have the opportunity when speaking to His Majesty the King, to not only tell him

about the success of Playdale but also how his Grandchildren have been using our

play equipment outside the Royal residence, which made the King smile as captured

in the photograph”.

Playdale was recognised for its progressive mindset over the past five years in the

way it had prepared for Brexit and continued growth throughout Covid.

The event was attended by over 150 businesses across the UK, each nominated by

an industry body for their contribution to the UK economy.

About Playdale

 Playdale Playgrounds Ltd. has designed, manufactured, and installed over

24,000 playgrounds in the UK and around the world for over 40 years.

 The business dates to 1735 when the Croasdale family began working in the

forestry and allied timber trades. It progressed into the playground industry in

1978, when Playdale Playgrounds Ltd. was established.


 The company prides itself on providing an Experience of high-quality products

matched with a high-quality service. In 2019 Playdale were awarded the

prestigious Board of Trade award.


To view our wide variety of commercial playground equipment please visit

www.playdale.co.uk




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