Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to launch free traditional outdoor play and events programme in Craigavon on Saturday 27th July.
‘Play in the Community’ is a free, fun new programme for children and parents/guardians across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, giving families and communities access to a broad range of play and an opportunity to build positive relationships through play.
The project is funded by the PEACE IV Programme, a cross-border initiative, financed through the European Union and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). It has been designed to support peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland.
The exciting play programme will take place in four central areas in Craigavon: Tullygally, Parkmore, Moyraverty and Drumgor. Parents and family members who take part in the four sessions in any of the areas will be offered the opportunity to train and gain qualifications in Playwork – all FREE of charge!
| Location | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 |
| Tullygally | Tuesday 30th July 2.30pm-4.30pm | Tuesday 6thAugust 2.30pm-4.30pm | Wednesday 21stAugust 10.30am-12.30pm | Tuesday 27thAugust 10.30am-12.30pm |
| Parkmore | Wednesday 31stJuly 10.30am-12.30pm | Thursday 8thAugust 2.30pm-4.30pm | Wednesday 21stAugust 2.30pm-4.30pm | Tuesday 27thAugust 2.30pm-4.30pm |
| Moyraverty | Wednesday 31stJuly 2.30pm-4.30pm | Tuesday 20thAugust 10.30am-12.30pm | Thursday 22nd August 10.30am-12.30pm | Thursday 29thAugust 10.30am-12.30pm |
| Drumgor | Thursday 1stAugust 2.30pm-4.30pm | Tuesday 20thAugust 2.30pm-4.30pm | Thursday 22nd August 2.30pm-4.30pm | Thursday 29thAugust 2.30pm-4.30pm |
Launching on Saturday 27 July at 11.00am at Brownlow Community Hub, parents and guardians can bring their children along for a taster play session, registration and a barbecue in the afternoon. Priority will be given to children who have registered on the programme, which can be done on the launch date or online at www.getactiveabc.com/book
To register online now, click HERE.
Hosted at these four locations, the programme offers play for children up to 16 years old, regardless of ability and will be delivered by PlayBoard NI (lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people’s play in Northern Ireland).
If you live in the Craigavon area come along to the free launch event on Saturday 27 July to hear more about the programme and enjoy free play outside!
Match-funding for this project has been provided by the Executive Office in Northern Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development in Ireland.
For more information email Caoilin, Evia or Joan from the Play in the Community team: