Job creation at play on East Coast
AROUND 25 jobs are set to be created at a family leisure facility as it expands with an all-year site in Scarborough.
Mini Monsterz, which first opened in Ruswarp, near Whitby, seven years ago, is to create the jobs with the launch of a new venture in Eastfield, Scarborough, this month.
The Scarborough facility is opening after a substantial six-figure investment in play equipment, new jobs and a 20-year lease.
Designed for children aged up to 16 and their families, Mini Monsterz’ Scarborough facility will be based in a 9,000 sq ft unit and feature the latest in soft-play area technology with separate baby, toddler and junior areas. Other activities will include a pottery-painting studio, party hosting facilities and a café.
Play time: (l-r) At the new Mini Monsterz facility in Eastfield, Scarborough, are Denison Till’s Kirsty Barsby and Brian Moore of Mini Monsterz.
Mini Monsterz’s founder and managing director of Demrahh Play, Brian Moore, who also owns Esk leisure, said: “We decided to open in Scarborough as we wanted to bring the Mini Monsterz experience to people in this area and provide them with a high-quality family entertainment centre.
“The economic climate in the UK and Europe has led many people to re-discover British holiday destinations and we’re pleased to be bringing a high-quality facility using the best industry standard equipment to Scarborough and becoming part of the community.
“We’re hoping for better summer weather and aim to create 25 new jobs across our two sites with the launch of the Scarborough venture.”
The facility is opening after the company gained commercial property advice from York-based law firm, Denison Till.
Kirsty Barsby, an associate in Denison Till’s commercial property department who acted for Mini Monsterz, said: “The tough economic climate may create challenges but it also presents opportunities for enterprising businesses and it is great to be supporting Brian Moore and his team as they invest in the East Coast’s tourism facilities and create welcome jobs for the local community.”
