This afternoon I provided some training at the Gordon Parry Centre in Leeds on their ever expanding light and sound room. The room runs on the Apollo Ensemble system, with switches and sensors plugged into sockets spread around the room. The latest addition is a small LED moving head light that can be told to point anywhere in the room.
This project is providing us with vital feedback to refine the Apollo Ensemble software.
Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
News: Hospital donation helps celebrate record start to 2008
Apollo Creative has donated a state of the art bubble tube to the Harrogate and District Hospital Paediatric Ward.
The bubble tube has been donated to the twenty one bed Woodlands Paediatric Ward for children ranging in age from newborn to sixteen years old.
The bubble tube is an interesting and stimulating feature which creates stunning visual effects through the slow release of bubbles, which change through a myriad of colours.
Developed using the latest in LED technology to create stronger colour intensity, the bubble tubes are used extensively within the sensory market; providing stimulation and interest to seriously ill and disabled children and adults. Recently they have grown in prominence as a contemporary interior design feature within hotel lobbies, restaurants, bars, reception/waiting areas and homes. This growth has seen record sales during the first quarter of 2008, resulting in this special donation.
Hospital Play Specialist for the Woodlands Paediatric Ward, Anne Riach said – “The bubble tube is amazing. It is bright and stimulating and will provide a wonderful distraction for children on the ward.”
Mark Hildred, Creative Director for Apollo Creative said – “I am pleased to be able help create a more relaxing environment within the children’s ward by the donation of this tube. This seemed to be the perfect way to celebrate a record start to 2008, with sales of bubble tubes up over 100%!”
Whilst taking photos of children enjoying the new bubble tube, nurses on the ward commented on how well the bubble tube had been received by both children and parents alike. One nurse said that the bubble tube provided vital relaxation for parents at what can be a very worrying time for them. They thanked us for our kind generosity and also wanted us to know that it was a treat for them too!
Apollo Creative designs and manufactures a selection of specialist sensory display products including fibre optics, bubble walls, tubes and domes. It supplies a range of distributors across the UK. The company also engages in a number of specialist projects across areas including arts, museum installations and education.
The bubble tube has been donated to the twenty one bed Woodlands Paediatric Ward for children ranging in age from newborn to sixteen years old.
The bubble tube is an interesting and stimulating feature which creates stunning visual effects through the slow release of bubbles, which change through a myriad of colours.
Developed using the latest in LED technology to create stronger colour intensity, the bubble tubes are used extensively within the sensory market; providing stimulation and interest to seriously ill and disabled children and adults. Recently they have grown in prominence as a contemporary interior design feature within hotel lobbies, restaurants, bars, reception/waiting areas and homes. This growth has seen record sales during the first quarter of 2008, resulting in this special donation.
Hospital Play Specialist for the Woodlands Paediatric Ward, Anne Riach said – “The bubble tube is amazing. It is bright and stimulating and will provide a wonderful distraction for children on the ward.”
Mark Hildred, Creative Director for Apollo Creative said – “I am pleased to be able help create a more relaxing environment within the children’s ward by the donation of this tube. This seemed to be the perfect way to celebrate a record start to 2008, with sales of bubble tubes up over 100%!”
Whilst taking photos of children enjoying the new bubble tube, nurses on the ward commented on how well the bubble tube had been received by both children and parents alike. One nurse said that the bubble tube provided vital relaxation for parents at what can be a very worrying time for them. They thanked us for our kind generosity and also wanted us to know that it was a treat for them too!
Apollo Creative designs and manufactures a selection of specialist sensory display products including fibre optics, bubble walls, tubes and domes. It supplies a range of distributors across the UK. The company also engages in a number of specialist projects across areas including arts, museum installations and education.
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Harrogate Hospital
A nice part of this work is when you get the occasional chance to give things away! I've just been to Harrogate Hospital to install a bubble tube in one of their Children's Wards. As the closest hospital to where we are based in seemed natural to see if they could make use of a tube. Hopefully it will bring some enjoyment and relaxation to the young people spending time there.
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