Abstract: According to various aspects, the invention provides a vehicle security barrier apparatus (100; 200; 300; 400) comprising: (i) a support structure (50; 150; 250; 350) for being disposed at least partially below ground, the support structure having a below ground aspect (70; 170; 270; 370) and an above-ground aspect (60; 160; 260; 360); (ii) a track (55; 155; 255; 355) provided at least in part within the support structure; (iii) at least three upright bollards (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d; 120a, 120b, 120c, 120d; 220a, 220b, 220c, 220d; and 320a, 320b, 320c, 320d) mounted to or partially within the support structure, wherein two bollards (20a, 20d; 120a, 120d; 220a, 220d; 320a, 320d) of the at least three bollards are rigidly fixed to the support structure and at least one of said bollards (20b, 20c; 120b, 120c; 220b, 220c; 320b, 320c) is movably coupled to the support structure; and (iv) a mounting structure (80; 180; 280; 380) anchored to the below-ground aspect of the support structure and comprising a series of co

Abstract: Article mounting apparatus is provided for mounting an article such as a plant container to a support such as a lamp post. The apparatus includes a first bracket for mounting to a support, and a second bracket associated with the article. The first and second brackets are arranged to be mountable together to an engaged position by mutual relative movement in a first direction, and movable from the engaged position to a locked position by mutual relative movement in a second direction, the second direction being different to the first direction. The first and second brackets are arranged so that in the locked position, mutually relative movement of the brackets in a direction substantially opposite to the first direction is substantially prevented.

Abstract: A decorative item 112 for mounting to a container 10 includes an electrical circuit 120 and a structure 122. The electrical circuit 120 is self contained and includes accumulation means 124, a light source 126, and a solar power connector 128. The structure 122 is arranged to support the light source 126. The item includes a mounting 130 for mounting to the container 10. The invention also provides a method of displaying decorative material which includes the steps of providing a container 10 defining an interior 20, locating a first seasonal decorative material in the interior 20, installing the container 10 in a public place, after a first predetermined time period, removing the first material and locating a second seasonal decorative material in the interior 20.

Abstract: A lifting device for positioning an item on a location includes a support which in use applies a lifting force to lift the item, and securing means for securing the item to the support.