Sunday 5 February 2012
Published: 29/07/2010 15:40 - Updated: 29/07/2010 13:50

Come and celebrate National Play Day in Stevenage

COME out to play in Stevenage on Wednesday (August 4) to celebrate children’s right to play.

All Stevenage Play Centres and holiday playschemes will be providing free activities on the day for 5- to 14-year-olds.
 
This year’s nationwide Playday theme is “Our place”.  The aim is to put children at the heart of our communities and to help create better places for all us to live and play. 
 

Throughout the summer, Stevenage Council's Play Section will be hosting play opportunities for children right across the town.   

Neighbourhood play centres are at -

  • Bandley Hill
  • Pin Green
  • St Nicholas

Park playschemes are at - 

  • Bedwell Community Centre
  • Peartree Park Pavilion
  • Symonds Green Community Centre Annexe
  • Shephalbury Park
  • Chells Manor Community Centre

Play Outs are in parks across the town all summer, for more information please see the summer leaflet or call the play office.

Cllr Howard Burrell, Executive Member for children and young people, culture, sport and leisure, said: “I am very pleased that Stevenage Council is taking part in the national Playday. 

"Play is not only great fun, it also helps children to learn valuable social skills.  I would urge you to come on out, join us and enjoy yourselves.”
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