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We’re thrilled to have Ludicology with us this evening! Followed by The Ranty Highwayman on designs that can trap people. Still time to sign up via activetravelcafe.org.uk. 5-6.15pm Tues 13th February.

In case you missed it… Our latest publication is a summary of the forthcoming review of research into children’s play, social policy and practice, 'Playing and being well'. Written by @wkrussell, and Mike Barclay and Ben Tawil of Ludicology. 👉 play.wales/publications_c…

Putting final touches to our presentation Take a Risk on Play. Presenting to #OzPlayConference #Conference24 later this morning. Excited to share stories, experiences, concepts, theories and tools with all the playful folk across the water in Melbourne. 👍

We’re putting together a funding application to celebrate 10 years of Playbox (this October) with the hopes of supporting 10 further communities (anywhere in the UK) to have @playbox01 resident for a month in 2025 Will you let us know if this would be of interest to you?

The 'Ministry of Imagination Manifesto' is now out. What would policymaking look like if it was rooted in deep imagination? With thanks to Boomtown Festival Wake The Tiger Bath Spa University Moral Imaginations Transition Network and Team Love. Please share far and wide. robhopkins.net/2024/04/15/min…

Thank you to everyone who has ordered printed copies of our 'Playwork guides' so far. There are still a limited number available to order for free if you live or work in Wales, plus a small postage fee. For more information, visit: play.wales/news/play-wale…

Dame Rachel de Souza – ‘Children’s views must be central to election manifestos’ dlvr.it/T5Z4DC

What a privilege to find our way into such a rich and diverse set of ideas. Ours is that play sufficiency might provide a unifying narrative and common mission under which efforts could be coordinated to enable. More children to play, in more places, more of the time. #Play

An Indicator Species is an organism whose presence, absence, or abundance helps biologists infer the health of an ecosystem. In cities, one of the most important Indicator Species is children. The more of them there are playing in the streets, the healthier the

Can't wait to hear from our speakers: Anne Longfield from Centre for Young Lives, Dr William Bird MBE of Intelligent Health, Tim Gill, A Place in Childhood (APiC), Greater Cambridge Shared Planning, Dinah Bornat ZCD Architects, Ludicology - follow us today to hear what they say...

What a cracking talk concluded perfectly by Cllr Hayden talking about making big change and taking policy risks. “Just put your flap jacket on get out there and get shot down every now and again our children are worth it”

Mike Barclay of ⁦Ludicology⁩ talking about the importance of learning from “children’s wisdom” about their communities - and what needs to change to make them more playable. ⁦Town & Country Planning Association⁩

Mike repping for Luducology this afternoon, focusing in on play sufficiency work with rural communities.

'Where it's possible, #children will #play. So it's up to the adults to make it possible,' says Mike Barclay of Ludicology. 'Ultimately, PlaySufficiency is about #SocialJustice....' Again...

As one of the commissioners on this, I urge anyone concerned about #childrensplay to get involved. Help build a compelling case for a new govt. Deadline: 30 Sept. Please share. centreforyounglives.org.uk/play-commissio…

How cool is this, mini playboxes in most libraries around the city and shipping container playboxes in the city centre. Hats of PlayfulAnywhere and Child Friendly Leeds ❤️ #PlaySufficiency

New literature review - Playing and being well 📚 Undertaken by Wendy Russell 💙@wendyrussell.bsky.social and Mike Barclay & Ben Tawil Ludicology , it is a review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on Wales. play.wales/news/play-wale…