Fun Matters

31/07/2023

It’s our mission at Fun Matters to provide high-quality entertainment and a positive experience for clients. We can create bespoke packages to suit all budgets from our extensive portfolio of activities and are dedicated to organising incredible experiences.

For more information contact Nick Collyer our Director of Fun
T 01803 872058 M 07970 915327 E [email protected]

30/06/2022

At Fun Matters, we have been working with schools for many years. So we know what really matters to you as a headteacher. Of course, you want your students to have a great day, but you also want them to be safe.

It's why we strictly adhere to insurance liability regulations and can provide any risk assessments and method statements for your records. Fun Matters take your safety very seriously.

It is also why all our staff are CRB and DBS registered and have full training on all our equipment before they are allowed to work at events.

And finally, for added peace of mind, Fun Matters are members of the British Inflatables Hirers Association.

So, when you choose Fun Matters for your school events you can be safe in the knowledge you are also choosing a company that believes Safety Matters!

28/06/2022

Find out how our activity days work for Magdalen College!

Fun Matters has been running activity days for Magdalen College for the last 6 years. Each year they work with the head of 6th form to create a leavers event that is packed full of fun and games.

Magdalen College is one of the most prestigious schools that we have had the pleasure of working with.

Magdalen College School, Oxford

Read more about our events for them here -> https://www.funmatters.co.uk/event-entertainment-case-studies/magdalen-college-case-study

27/06/2022

Do you want your pupils to have fun and improve their coordination?
We have a selection of activities that are perfect for developing and testing your pupils’ precision, control and focus.
Like our Archery activity!

Fun Matters provide GNAS qualified instructors to instruct and supervise, and all the equipment is checked and maintained to the highest standard.
Aluminium arrows are used with a variety of different bows to suit all ages and strengths - our instructors will take care of everything.

There are a variety of different targets, including the larger 128 cm targets for absolute beginners. However, once you have got the hang of it you may like to try your skills on the smaller 92 cm target. See if you can get a perfect score!

Find out more here http://ow.ly/NFjt50F2Q6U

24/06/2022

LAST CHANCE OFFER

If you book an activity day with us before the end of June will provide our inflatable sumo and chicken suits for free as part of your package.

To be eligible, the activity day must be booked in June, and take place before the end of September 2022.

Limited dates are available for June/July, so get in touch today to avoid disappointment!

23/06/2022

As the school year comes to a close, the days may seem full of stress between exams and end of year preparation. So why not organise a fun-filled activity day to reward your staff and pupils alike.

Have you planned your school activity day yet for the summer term?

If you haven't, time is running out!

We have limited dates remaining for the summer term and if you book before the end of June we even have an offer available - simply ask when booking.

21/06/2022

Now is the time of year when children across the country are counting down the days to the summer holidays.

But for teachers, the work is certainly not over yet. If you are part of the school leadership team such as a Deputy Head or Director of Sport you will probably find yourself already starting to plan events for the return to school in September.

Enrichment days are a great way to kick of a new year of learning and they are a fantastic tool for developing relationships and practising teamwork skills for new students.

To find out about our enrichment day events check out our website -> http://ow.ly/rLSJ50Fioe8

20/06/2022

This autumn term can often be a strange time for kids. Many will be starting new schools or having to face new challenges.

With the turmoil over recent years, this is likely to be even more daunting for pupils. We have seen a large number of people relocating and this is likely to have a knock-on effect on the number of new pupils coming to schools across the country. Being the new kid is hard enough at day schools but for those kids going off to boarding school for the first time, the new term can be a hugely daunting experience.

Planning an Autumn term enrichment day is a perfect way to welcome back old students and introduce new ones to the school.

At Fun Matters, we offer a large range of activities to keep your pupils entertained for hours of fun, and central to most of our activities are team-building skills.

Contact us today for more information!

17/06/2022

Who doesn’t love a Zorb?

Let’s be honest this one is just as popular with the adults as with the kids. At Fun Matters, we have 2 Zorb-based activities, including the ever-popular Zorb Racing,

To the observer watching a human hamster is bizarre. To the participant, it’s an exhilarating and at times hilarious activity running around inside a large plastic inflatable ball. We like to set a few goals and provide a race track for our human hamsters to roll around. This activity, as you can imagine, never fails to make everyone smile.

Find out more here -> https://www.funmatters.co.uk/our-events-products/inflatables/zorb-racing

16/06/2022

Want a way to test your pupils' balance and coordination at the same time as building friendships?

The Gladiator Joust is for you.

It sounds so simple - knock your opponent off their podium with a foam baton! That is super easy, right?

Well not so easy while maintaining your balance on the podium and at the same time swinging a large foam baton at your opponent.

This is a fantastic game filled with hilarity as students wibble and wobble while trying to knock each other over. And to make sure everyone stays safe and happy we provide all the safety equipment - helmets and a soft landing – all you need to do is provide the gladiators.

14/06/2022

Our best-loved package for all your activity event needs!!

It’s A Knockout is one of our most popular and sought-after team building events. Combining a range of exciting challenges and games, It’s A Knockout is perfect for promoting teamwork, healthy competition and is a memorable experience for everyone.

We combine games and challenges that each team must face and score points from along the way. The top two teams play the final game in a ‘sudden death’ play-off to determine who will be crowned champions of It’s A Knockout.

So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch today!!!
01803 872058 or 07970 915327

13/06/2022

7 ways to make your school enrichment day the best it can be!

At Fun Matters, we know a thing or two about making school enrichment days the best they can be. After all, we have been running school events for over 10 years. Over those years there are a few top tips we have picked up to ensure your school activity day runs like clockwork.

🔶 Plenty of space 🔶
Make sure you have factored in plenty of space for your event, you want to ensure there is plenty of open space between stations so groups/teams can move around easily between activities. A typical 6 - 8 station set up, like our It’s a knockout package, will require about a small football-sized pitch area. For most schools, we tend to recommend using a playing field of some form, either football, cricket or rugby.

It is also worth considering the suitability of the space for this type of event and the time of year. If you are running an event in the height of summer then this should be less of an issue but English summers are notoriously unpredictable. So, consider how well the site will hold up in rain, especially if your event is being held in autumn or spring.

10/06/2022

Find out how our activity days work for Magdalen College!

Fun Matters has been running activity days for Magdalen College for the last 6 years. Each year they work with the head of 6th form to create a leavers event that is packed full of fun and games.

Leavers are also encouraged to come in fancy dress which makes for a fantastic spectacle. Seeing how all the 6th formers manage with their fancy dress on each of the activity stations. Fun Matters also brings along our chicken suits or Sumo suits to add to the hilarity of the day and the fancy dress.

Magdalen College School, Oxford

09/06/2022

We believe activities days should be fun, challenging and rewarding for everyone.

We’re big fans of school fun days. The team at Fun Matters really enjoy being part of an event that encourages young people to have a positive experience, whatever their abilities, and interact in a happy and exciting environment.

Activities are planned that allow the students to focus on mental and physical challenges that find them working as teams, enhancing their problem-solving skills, and learning how to improve communicating with each other. Archery and laser clays, for example, provided a chance to test coordination, precision, control and focus.

What are your goals for your school activity day?

07/06/2022

Do you want your pupils to have fun and improve their coordination?

We have a selection of activities that are perfect for developing and testing your pupils’ precision, control and focus.

Like our Laser Clay activity! – Perfect for those year-11 and 6th form students.

This challenge is just like clay pigeon shooting but without the ammunition, kickbacks from the gun or gunshot noise.
We use decommissioned double-barrelled guns - so you get two shots at every clay - that are fitted with lasers to hit the clay.

The plastic clay is released from a shooting trap and all the participant has to do is keep a keen eye and pull the trigger to hit the target. We shoot in groups of five and points are scored for hitting a clay, which is recorded on the control box. Easy.

Contact us today to book your perfect event!
01803 872058 or 07970 915327

06/06/2022

Planning your school events for 2022?

Dates are filling up fast for our popular event slots.

Get in touch now to find out how we can bring the bounce and WOW to your school event!!

https://www.funmatters.co.uk/contact

03/06/2022

Competition makes for great teamwork.

Stretch N' Score makes a great team game where teams can compete to score points and add up their totals, students run so much faster when their teammates are cheering them on from the sidelines.

First, they take the numbers from the central pillar, then run to the edge of the arena battling against another keen competitor. The first one to complete wins. Sounds easy enough, but not when your attached to an elastic bungee rope and are racing against time!

This game is just as much fun for the spectators as they see the competitors fly backwards as the bungee pulls them back to the centre.

02/06/2022

A look at our Royal masonic setup being erected.

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Check it out!