Seaside Family Forum makes a Splash on Play Day 2008!

PLAYDAY 2008 UNWRAPS THE COTTON WOOL

FROM CHILDREN’S PLAY

Playday, supported by Persil, is the annual celebration of children’s right to play – held on Wednesday 6 August 2008. This year’s theme – Give us a go! It called for a reverse in the decline of adventurous play opportunities - be it banning conkers in the playground or outlawing tree climbing. The campaign highlights the need for children to experience challenging play to ensure they are better equipped to manage risk in their daily lives.

Hundreds of fantastic events took place across the UK to celebrate Playday. In SEASIDE, Llanelli- Playday was in Crown Park. Attractions on offer included water play, den building, junk modelling, sports and splish splashing in the rain!! Over seventy adults and children age one up to seventy turned out to have fun despite the weather.

Maria Austin a local parent and play trainer stated: This year we wanted to help children release the bubble wrap protection and just play! Challenging and adventurous play is integral to children’s development and helps them to grow up as happy and confident individuals.’ Children of seaside deserve that chance. Seaside Family Forum would like to thank everyone who helped make the day a success.