Press Release

Friday 2 August 2013

Celebrate National Play Day with Fareham's Play Rangers

Next week the Play Rangers will be leading a range of fun and free outdoor activities, including a Teddy Bear's picnic at Holly Hill Woodland Park on Wednesday to celebrate National Play Day.

Organised by Fareham Borough Council in Partnership with Y- Services for Young People, Play Rangers offer children from 5-12 years old with a variety of play opportunities and outdoor activities that they may not have experienced before.

Sessions for next week (Monday 5^th – Friday 10^th August) feature a range of adventurous activities across the following locations:

• Monday, 10am – 12noon at Westbury Manor Museum Garden, Fareham. Theme: Eco world
• Tuesday, 2pm – 4pm at Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove. Theme: Backyard Beach
• Wednesday, 10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm at Holly Hill Woodland Park, Barnes Lane, Fareham. Theme: National Play Day - Teddy Bears Picnic
• Thursday, 10am – 12 noon at Fareham North West Community Centre, Henry Cort Drive (off Hillson drive). Theme: Den Making & Wild Play
• Friday, 2pm – 4pm at Stubbington Recreation Ground, Bells Lane, Stubbington. Theme: Footy Fun & Messy Art
     

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The sessions are free and no booking is necessary. Children can just turn up and join in. Whilst expert supervision is on hand through Y-Services, children under 8 years old must be accompanied by their parent/adult carer and parents of all age groups remain responsible for their children at all times.

Executive member for Leisure and Community, Councillor Connie Hockley, said: "Play Rangers is an excellent way for children to experience new and rewarding play experiences, we are particularly excited about Wednesdays session when the Play Rangers will be hosting a huge Teddy Bears Picnic as part of National Play Day Celebrations".