A series of play days are being organised by Gedling Borough Council for kids across the borough over the summer and the good news is – they’re free!
The first free play day takes place in Calverton on July 20 at William Lee Memorial Park on Park Road, Calverton between 1.00pm – 4.00pm
This year’s event will have the theme of “Pirates and Princesses”.
The Play Day is being organised by Gedling Borough Council and the Calverton Play Day Committee and funded by Calverton Parish Council, Gedling Borough Council and with extra donations from local individuals and companies.
Gedling Play Forum will provide art & craft activities using materials that would have gone to landfill. There will be a Climbing Wall, Body Zorbs, KMX Karts and Laser Quest.
Kids can also try their hand at Sherwood Bushcraft, mini Crazy Golf, Drumming and story Workshop, Face Painting and lots of other exciting free things to do.
Organisers said: “Children may get in a mess, so don’t wear your Sunday best!”
The free Arnold Play Day event takes place on Wednesday, August 7 at Arnot Hill Park between 1pm-4pm
Gedling Play Forum and Gedling Borough Council present another chance for under 14s in the area to express themselves through creative and imaginative play.
Gedling Play Forum will provide art & craft activities using materials that would have gone to landfill.
Have a go at the mini skate ramp park in the Park View car park, try your hand at Sherwood Bushcraft skills, join in with the drumming workshop and have your face painted.
A spokesman for the council said: “Something for all ages and abilities, so wear your play clothes and be prepared to get very messy.”
The free event for children in Carlton and Gedling takes place on Wednesday, August 21 at Burton Road Recreation Ground between 1pm-4pm.
Gedling Play Forum will provide art & craft activities using materials that would have gone to landfill.
Have a go at the mini skate-jam on the Skate-park, learn new survival skills with Sherwood Bushcraft. Mini golf/putting green, face painters and drumming workshops.
Parents must be in attendance at all times if their children are attending an event.
Additional information can be obtained from Lorraine Brown, Events & Play Officer
Tel No (0115) 901 3602 or E-mail lorraine.brown@gedling.gov.uk or see Gedling Borough Council’s events page at http://www.gedling.gov.uk/events/
