On Tuesday August 12th and 19th Congleton Town Centre hosted the annual Play Days in the pedestrian area from 10.30am-2.30pm. The idea is based on the National Play Day which takes place all over the country in August and is a celebration of children’s right to play, highlighting the importance of play and fun in children’s lives.
Play opportunities don’t need to involve expensive activities, costly toys, or trips to far-off destinations. It is often the simplest ideas, the free and found opportunities, which offer the most fun, and are the most developmentally beneficial for children and young people.
Fun activities included Drumming workshops giant Connex and other board games which were kindly lent by Bromley Farm Community Centre. There were clay arts and crafts activities for active minds organised by the Electric Picture House, a children’s book swop, circus skills workshop, Everybody Leisure activities, Congleton library story time and Congleton Museum with games and informaiton their latest project Disappearing Nature. Congelton Youth Orchestra also had a stall offering children the chance to have a go at playing an instrument.
These free events were hosted by Congleton Community Projects and supported by Congleton Town Council, Congleton Inclosure Trust and Congleton Town Trust.
The Town Council hosted a further two Play Days on 29th July and 5th August with even more fun activities for kids and young people. Thanks to all the volunteers who came down to help out on the days including the Rangers and the scouts.
If you would like to get involved with these events in future contact us on 01260 270908 or email jo@congletoncommunityprojects.org
