National Playday heralds School Holidays
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28 July 2008
As the school holidays get under way, neighbourhoods
across the country are gearing up for this year’s Playday, the
annual celebration of children’s right to play, which takes place
on Wednesday 6th August.
Playday is a national campaign, now in its 21st year,
where thousands of children and young people get out and play at
locally organised events.
The theme for 2008's Playday campaign is Give
us a go! The campaign calls for children to be allowed
challenging and adventurous play opportunities and aims to shake
off the 'cotton wool' culture that can limit children’s
play.
GMTV have been promoting Playday all week and
Persil are also proudly supporting Playday 2008. Persil is
committed to championing the benefits of a more free
childhood through the launch of their new campaign 'Every
child has the right' and have launched a national campaign
promoting and supporting Playday 2008.
The Crewe & Nantwich Play Partnership in Conjunction with Crewe
& Nantwich Borough Council have organised a fun filled family
fun day in celebration for National Playday. The event will take
place on Wednesday 6th August at 11am until 3pm at
Shavington Leisure Centre, Rope Lane, Crewe.
Activities on the day include: Circus and Percussion Workshops
ran by Circus Sensible, Balloon Modeling, Arts and Crafts, Mini
Train Rides, Rodeo Bull, Climbing Wall, Bouncy Castles, Face
Painting, Baby Play, plus lots more. There will be activities for
all ages from tots to teenagers and all activities are FREE.
Children are being invited to come along with their bikes to
join in with BMXing activities. Cheshire Police will also be doing
free security markings on bikes.
Borough Councillor and Portfolio Holder for Leisure Bill
McGinnis said: “Indoor and outdoor play for our youngest
residents is a very important element in developing children and,
through the long summer holidays, having fun with their friends is
the stuff that makes for great memories of childhood. I am
pleased that the Borough has secured funds to support this
initiative and can call upon trained staff to deliver it in the
community.”
For more information on the event please contact Crewe &
Nantwich Borough Council, Children’s and Families Team on 01270
537164.
PHOTOGRAPH -
Children from Beech Drive Community Centre's Fun Club
getting excited about Playday 2008.
COUNCIL CONTACT
– Katie
Jones – Children’s and Families Officer
TELEPHONE
–
01270 537164
EMAIL -
katie.jones@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk
For Media enquiries
contact: Ian
Richardson
TELEPHONE
– 01270
537018
EMAIL
- ian.richardson@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk
or http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk/
.