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"At the end of the day this is their place." Lucy O'Donnell told That's TV about Girvan Youth Trust's summer activities including trips, P7 transition sessions, Midweek Munch—while also highlighting challenges in securing funding for the staff who make these events happen.

"The volunteers are worth their weight in gold." Alexis Wallace from Dementia Befriending Ayrshire spoke to That’s TV about their call for volunteers to help launch a new dementia-friendly café at the Carrick Centre in Maybole.

"River Garden is all about developing." Manager Jardine Simpson told That's TV how River Garden Auchincruive, set on 48 acres in South Ayrshire with a café, wood workshop, gardens, and beekeeping, promotes wellness and recovery through nature and community.

Today is the first anniversary of UNCRC incorporation into Scots law. Having children’s rights in law is a huge milestone but it’s just one step. We’ll keep holding people in power to account so every child in Scotland can have their rights respected, protected, and fulfilled.

Come and join our team for this short term placement with G20. Make a difference to a local project and gain skills for your CV and a reference for work 🖤🤍

Yesterday we ran a football session for our juniors as our first session back at the youth club since the sad loss of one of our young people ❤️. It’s been a tough few days, but we’re here to support each other through this. Football is more than just a game, it’s a chance to

Only 3 weeks to go until Playday 2025! How will you be celebrating the national day for play? #Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay

‘How to give children the freedom to play across the city - not just in playgrounds’ My article in The Conversation #Play creates dynamic neighbourhoods, intergenerational encounters, & meaningful participation in #urbanspaces – if only we let it happen theconversation.com/how-to-give-ch…

Only 3 weeks to go until Playday 2025! How are you going to be celebrating? #Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay

Celebrated the UNCRC’s 1st anniversary in Scots law alongside amazing young carers at #ScottishYoungCarersFestival. However their stories & struggles remind us there’s more work to do to ensure their rights are respected, protected & fulfilled. More: bit.ly/4eYF6wu

The UNCRC supports children’s rights to give consent, to be consulted & to complain But often adult myths about their capacity get in the way Jo Chamberlain and I researched with children what they think of this and what might help Some resulting resources to share! 🧵 1/4

Play Scotland is delighted to announce that we are organising a Playday event in Aberdeen! Join us in Duthie Park, Aberdeen, on Wednesday 6 August from 12-4pm There is plenty of offer including: 🦋 Aberdeen Park Rangers will be running nature based activities, including

"The kids love it, they absolutely love it." Model railway enthusiast Gordon Ross told That's TV he's opening his garden in Crosshill for a weekend fundraiser supporting Carrick Rugby Club, featuring stalls, and refreshments, all backed by Carrick Round Table volunteers.

"We just would like to help support it." Andrew Gamble from Carrick Rugby and Andrew Brown from Carrick Round Table told That’s TV how their charity partnership strengthens the community through teamwork and local support.

📚 Schools might be on summer break—but it’s the perfect time to think play! 🏅 The Play Pedagogy Award recognises schools championing play as a powerful tool for learning and wellbeing. Are you ready to celebrate your commitment to child-led learning through play? 🔗 Find out

Our new State of the Nation report is out today, exposing the scale and nature of childhood vulnerability in 2025. The report finds a growing number of children are facing serious challenges, with mounting pressures on the systems meant to support them. centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/ce…

It is the time of year when thousands of well-intentioned parents sit young children down with worksheets/books to make them "ready for school" There's no need. It's not how they learn, and it's not what makes the difference Have fun, play and talk instead - try some of these!

SAVE THE DATE FOR #ScottishChildrensHealthWeek! Take part from 1-7 September and spend a week promoting the health and wellbeing of children in Scotland. Defend their right to the best possible health.

The latest issue of PlayNation is now live! Published bi-monthly, the magazine focuses on the policies, people and places that help children, young people and families to play and be more active. 📰➡️ playengland.org.uk/newsblog/playn… #PlayNation #ItAllStartsWithPlay

Young Futures - a "Sure Start for Teenagers" model of support - has huge potential to deliver transformative change. Watch our Executive Chair Baroness Anne Longfield in the House of Lords yesterday on Young Futures, and the Minister Jacqui Smith's response 👇