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It means - [Impact Report 2025](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/impact-report-2025/) - Impact Report 2025 Click on the image below to download our Impact Report for 2025. - [Remembering Neil Hutton](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/remembering_neil_hutton/) - Remembering Neil Hutton It is with great sadness that we share the news that Neil Hutton, one of our much-loved Play Rangers, has died. Neil was a huge part of Play Gloucestershire’s story. He will always be remembered for his playful spirit, his big heart, and his dedication to giving children and young people the freedom - ['All About Us' information for HAF play sessions](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/haf_all_about_us_2025/) - ‘All About Us’ information for HAF sessions Summer 2025 Click for Cotswolds District informationClick for Forest of Dean District informationClick for Gloucester information - [Highlights of 2024](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/highlights-of-2024/) - Highlights of 2024 Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. - [Grant from Morrisons Foundation](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/morrisons_foundation_grant/) - Grant from Morrisons Foundation We are delighted to have been awarded a grant of £2,700 from Morrisons Foundation towards food and playkit for our Summer play sessions. “We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Morrison’s Foundation for their generous grant of £2700. This funding will play a crucial role in supporting our - [Year 2 of Play 2 Nurture Project Report](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_2_nurture_year2_report/) - Play 2 Nurture Summary Report for Year 2 We are proud to present the latest report on our Play 2 Nurture project. Written by our external evaluator, Dr Wendy Russell, it covers the great work done by the team in developing the project over its second year. Download - [Highlights of 2023](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/highlights_2023/) - Highlights of 2023 - [October Half Term Play Session Timetable](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/october_halfterm_2023/) - October Half Term Play Sessions 2023 Here’s the timetable for our play sessions in October Half Term. - [Plan your Summer](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/plan-your-summer_2023/) - Plan your Summer! Here is the list of sites where we will be running playdays during the school Summer holidays – more details and exact locations coming soon here and across our social media. - [Connecting Through Play](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/connecting_through_play/) - Connecting Through Play: Half-Term Holiday Play Sessions Bring People Together In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to connect with others and build meaningful relationships can be challenging. However, our recent half-term holiday play sessions in public parks have proven to be a breath of fresh air, providing both children and adults with the opportunity to - [Vote for us at My Favourite Voucher Codes](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/vote_for_us_mfvc/) - Vote for Play Gloucestershire and Help Us Win the My Favourite Voucher Codes February Poll! We need your help this February, as we are taking part in the My Favourite Voucher Codes charity poll – where 4 charities compete to win a donation! The poll occurs every month, and we are one of the nominated - [A Look Back at 2022](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/look_back_at_2022/) - A Look Back at 2022 - [A Milestone for Play Gloucestershire](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/milestone_for_pg/) - A Milestone for Play Gloucestershire Another milestone for TeamPG! Today was our first ever play team made up entirely of those that have come through our YoungVolunteer/ApprenticeRanger programme. Lolly and her team today of Josh and Ellie facilitated a day of friendship and fun for pupils transitioning from year 6 to 7 in the surroundings - [Summer Play Timetable is Here!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer_play_timetable_2022/) - Summer Play Timetable is Here! Scroll down for more detailed information about locations. Holiday Timetable by Site: Gloucester – Ayland Gardens, Barton. 10:30am to 3:30pm (Tuesdays 26th July, 2nd Aug, 9th Aug, 16th Aug, 23rd Aug, 30th Aug). Postcode is GL1 4BD. What 3 Words is ///radar.fled.senses Bourton-on-the-Water – Melville Play Space. 10am to 4pm - [PAClife Graduation Day 2022](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/paclife_graduation_2022/) - PAClife Graduation Day 2022 Recently the young people who took part in our PAClife Erasmus+ volunteering project graduated. After taking part in the PAClife training programme the young people have done a period of volunteering alongside ourselves and other organisations. We have put together a little video from the event to share the joy. Thanks - [PAClife Open Day at The Play Sanctuary](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/paclife_open_day/) - PAClife Open Day at The Play Sanctuary Come and celebrate with us at The Play Sanctuary Open House Event in Gloucester on Tuesday 28th June 2022, 10am – 3pm We are opening up our Play Sanctuary for you to come and see – we are also keen to share the amazing young volunteer training and - [May Half Term Timetable is out!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/may_half_term_2022/) - May Half Term Timetable - [Play Nurture Plus Handbook launched](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_nurture_plus_handbook_launched/) - Play Nurture Plus Handbook Play Nurture Plus aims to embed the principles of Play Gloucestershire’s award-winning Play Nurture programme into schools: as part of this project we are proud to offer as FREE downloadable content our Play Nurture Plus Handbook. This handbook is designed to explain the theory and benefits of playwork, and to help - [Play Rangers in Bishops Cleeve](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_rangers_in_bishops_cleeve/) - Play Rangers in Bishops Cleeve Our final after school play session in Bishops Cleeve was last week. Bishops Cleeve Parish Council informed us that they would like to use their funding to do something different and have asked us to deliver community play days instead of our year round provision. As the Lead Play Ranger - [Easter holidays play timetable](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/easter_hols_play_timetable-2/) - Easter Holidays Play Timetable We are back for the Easter Holidays! Come along and join us at sites around the County. We are also involved in the HAF (Holiday and Food) programme, run by Gloucestershire County Council, which aims to provide active play and a hot meal. If you want a hot meal at any - [New Play 2 Nurture Project Starts](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_2_nurture_starts/) - New Play 2 Nurture Project Starts Play Gloucestershire Press Release Play 2 Nurture Project Starts in February 2022 We are delighted to announce that The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded Play Gloucestershire £240,119 over the next 3 years, to provide outdoor play and support for children and families living in the heart of Gloucester. - [February half term play timetable](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/feb_half_term_play_timetable/) - February Half-Term Play Timetable - [Three Year Strategy Plan launched](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/three_year_strategy_plan/) - Three Year Strategy Plan launched ‘More Play Please’ is our three year strategy using the transformative power of play to support children, families, schools and communities. It reflects on our proud play heritage, why children need Play Gloucestershire more than ever and how we are going to make play happen. We cannot do this alone - [New Director of Play appointed](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/new_director_of_play/) - New Director of Play Appointed Back in October 2021 we shared the news that after an illustrious playwork career spanning over 35 years, our current Director of Play, Pip Levett is to step down in April this year. Our trustees led the recruitment process, advertising widely on social media and national online publications, with interest - [HAF Winter Play sessions](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/haf_winter_play/) - HAF Winter Play sessions Our Play Rangers will be playing out this Christmas time! As part of Gloucestershire County Council’s HAF programme, we’re delivering days of play across the County. For a day of food and fun near you, check out the poster and book through the HAF website. - [Nominate us!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/nominate_ecclesiastical/) - Nominate us for Ecclesiastical’s 12 Days of Christmas Ecclesiastical Insurance are running their “12 Days of Christmas” donation programme for the fourth year in a row, making donations of £1,000 to 12 charities nominated by the public each day for the twelve days leading up to Christmas. A donation of £1,000 would help us buy - [Summer of Play 2021](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer_of_play2021/) - Summer of Play 2021 We have had a great Summer, getting back out around the County reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. We have done a range of work this year, reflecting our move into delivering more of our specialised Play Nurture as well as our regular Community Play days. All this is - [Bubble-Making Video](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/bubble-making_video/) - Bubble-Making Video If you want to blow giant bubbles like this one, watch our video to find out how to make your own bubble mixture and bubble loop! This video has been commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council and funded by the Department for Education as part of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme 2021. Click - [Make Your Own Obstacle Course Video](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/obstacle_course_video-2/) - Make Your Own Obstacle Course Video Let us show you how to make your own obstacle course and suggest a few games to play with it, perhaps a spy course or a timed challenge! This video has been commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council and funded by the Department for Education as part of the Holiday - [Play2Recover Report](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_2_recover_report/) - Play2Recover Project Back in Autumn 2020, we received funding for our work from the Government’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by National Lottery Community Fund. The infographics below share the work we did over that time with the funding. - [New Den Building Video](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/den_building_video/) - New Den Building Video We’re very excited to be able to share our FIVE STEPS TO DEN BUILDING video. This Easter our Play Rangers will be providing play sessions as part of the Gloucestershire County Council and Department for Education‘s Holiday Activity and Food Programme. On top of this play offer, 1000 Bags of Play containing den building - [Kirsty Allsopp interviews Charlie for #NETCharityChamps](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/kirsty_allsopp_netcharitychamps/) - Kirsty Allsopp interviews Charlie for #NETCharityChamps Active Play Organiser Charlie was interviewed by Kirsty Allsopp on behalf of the National Emergencies Trust, as part of their #NETCharityChamps celebration of charities’ work during the Covid crisis. Play Gloucestershire received a grant from NET, received via the Gloucestershire Community Foundation, to fund 1000 Bags of Play. Click - [Stepping Out](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/stepping_out/) - Stepping Out ‘Stepping Out’ is our name for playful, socially distanced walks with Play Rangers and a small group of children around their local area. It is a new way of working that we developed during Covid restrictions, when we were not able to run community play sessions in public parks but still wanted to - [A Christmas Message](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/christmas_message_2020/) - Play Gloucestershire is shutting down for our Christmas break from 5pm on 18th December, we will return on Monday 4th January 2021 – from all at Team PG stay safe and take care of each other - [12 Days of Giving](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/12_days_of_giving_2020/) - 12 Days of Giving It is that time of year again when Ecclesiastical Insurance are looking for people to nominate charities to receive £1000 during their ‘Movement for Good – 12 Days of Giving’ promotion. By clicking the link below you will be taken directly to the nomination form – where our charity details should - [MyPark Evaluation Report July 2020](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/mypark_eval_report_jul2020/) - MyPark Project Evaluation Report July 2020 Click on the image below to read or download a copy of our latest Evaluation Report for our MyPark project. - [New Play 2 Recover Project](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_2_recover_announcement/) - New Play 2 Recover Project Following the success of our work during the summer holidays, we have recently secured funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund. This core funding for the next six months of our recovery phase will enable us to continue supporting children and families in - [School Transitions Project Summer 2020](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/transitions_summer2020/) - [Play2Recover Project Summer 2020](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play2recover_summer2020/) - [Summer Projects 2020](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer_projects2020/) - Summer Projects 2020 We have been unable to deliver open access, community-based play activities since the end of March 2020 due to Government restrictions and public health directives to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Continued restrictions over the summer holiday period prevented us from delivering our usual mass community play gatherings in public spaces. This - [No Community Playdays in Autumn 2020](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/no_community_playdays_2020-2/) - [No Community Playdays in 2020](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/no_community_playdays_2020/) - [Our Bags of Play Appeal is complete](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/bags_of_play_video/) - This video celebrates the completion of our Bag of Play campaign. Children always need to play, and especially now which is why we decided to create and deliver 1,500 Bags of Play to vulnerable children and families across Gloucestershire during the Covid-19 outbreak. - [Severn Trent support Bags of Play Appeal](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/severn_trent_bags/) - Severn Trent support Bags of Play Appeal Severn Trent have generously donated £2,000 towards our Bags of Play Appeal, which aims to get 1,000 bags full of playful and creative kit out to 1,000 children who need them by the end of May. Jade Gough, Community Fund Officer at Severn Trent said: ‘We’re so happy - [Movement For Good - Please nominate us!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/movement_for_good/) - Movement For Good – Please Nominate Us! Please nominate us for a ‘Movement For Good’ Award – it could help us win £1,000 so we can keep supporting children using the incredible power of play. Click ‘Nominate a charity now’ on the website and enter our details, using our charity number 1126562. movementforgood.com Thanks for - [Gloucestershire Community Foundation Supports Bags of Play](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/gcf_bags_of_play-2/) - Gloucestershire Community Foundation Supports Bags of Play A timely grant from Gloucestershire Community Foundation has helped us co-ordinate our Bags of Play Appeal throughout May. The grant is being used for staff support costs – including fundraising, sourcing play resources, organising volunteers and distributing the bags. “Thanks to this grant, by the end of May, - [Bags of Play](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/bags_of_play/) - Bags of Play By the end of May, Play Gloucestershire, will have distributed 1,500 Bags of Play to children in need across the county, as part of their emergency response to the Coronavirus crisis. Play Rangers and volunteers have filled the bags with soft foam balls, skipping ropes, balloons, chalks, paints, scrap and more to offer some playful respite to - [PG Nominated for No Child Left Behind Award](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/nominee_nclb/) - PG Nominated for No Child Left Behind Award Our My Park project has been nominated for The #CelebratingChildhood & #PhysicallyActive categories at the No Child left Behind Awards. The No Child Left Behind Awards showcase and celebrate projects that are making a real difference to young people’s lives in Cheltenham. Our Park Activists are delighted - [Thank you WHSmith Trust](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/whsmith_trust/) - Thank You WHSmith Trust Play Gloucestershire have been awarded a Community Grant of £200 from the WHSmith Trust towards art and craft equipment for our play sessions. We are sure our creative play visitors will make the most of them! - [People's Postcode Lottery funds The Play Sanctuary](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/postcode_lottery_play_sanctuary/) - Peoples Postcode Lottery Funds The Play Sanctuary Thanks to funding from the Postcode Local Trust we have been able to create a therapeutic outdoor play space in the heart of Gloucester which we have called The Play Sanctuary. A grant of £11,640 has enabled us to transform a disused space into a lovely safe and nurturing therapeutic play - [Support us in Gloucester and Cheltenham Lotteries](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/glos-and-chelt-lotteries/) - Support us in Gloucester and Cheltenham Lotteries If you would like to support us and also have a chance of winning £25,000 you can buy tickets for the Gloucester or the Cheltenham Lotteries. If you buy a £1 ticket and select Play Gloucestershire as your choice of charity we get 50p! There is a prize - [Summer 2019 in Numbers](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-2019-in-numbers/) - Summer 2019 in Numbers ‪We have collated our stories and crunched the numbers from our Summer Play Tour. ‪Wow! Thank you to everyone that came to play, thank you to those that funded our sessions and thanks to our volunteers and Play Rangers (not forgetting the Play Dogs) for making play happen! - [Latest news about our Community Partners](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/gateway-trust-community-partners/) - Latest News from our Community Partners Play Gloucestershire is incredibly fortunate to be one of eight local charities selected to be a Community Partner by the Gloucestershire Gateway Trust. The trust works in partnership with the Westmorland family to build and run the award-winning M5 Gloucester Services. As a Community Partner, Play Gloucestershire receives funding - [Summer Timetable 2019](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-timetable-2019/) - Summer Timetable 2019Here is our timetable for summer play sessions from Monday 22nd July through to Friday 30th August. All sessions are 10am to 4pm unless shown otherwise. PARENTS/CARERS PLEASE NOTE Our Community Play Rangers activities are aimed at 7-14 year olds, although younger and older children and whole families are most welcome. Under 7’s - [Sunshine and Sore Feet](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/cheltenham-three-peaks-donate-2/) - Sunshine and Sore FeetOur intrepid team of sponsored fundraisers completed the hilly 22 mile circuit Cheltenham’s Three Peaks on 1st June, a very hot and sunny day with everyone feeling the heat on the final stage across Cleeve Hill before descending to the finish at the Racecourse. Members of the team were Director of Play, Pip Levett, Chair - [Sponsor Team PG](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/cheltenham-three-peaks-donate/) - Sponsor Team PGOn Saturday 1st June, Team PG will be entering Cheltenham’s Three Peak Challenge 2019, a one day 22 mile trek challenge to conquer Cleeve, Crickley and Leckhampton Hills, seeing some of the best views that the Cotswolds has to offer! Our Chair of Trustees, Matt Arthur, is walking with Team PG and with - [Play Gloucestershire wins National Playwork Award](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/pg-wins-playwork-award-2019/) - Play Gloucestershire wins National Playwork AwardPlay Gloucestershire are thrilled to announce that we won the National Playwork Award for ‘Frontline Playwork’ at the annual sector conference in Eastbourne. The award is given to the organisation delivering ‘brilliant playwork for children, young people and families’. The judges particularly liked how our staff and young volunteers deliver playful, reliable, exciting and high quality play - [Cheltenham Three Peaks Challenge 2019](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/cheltenham-three-peaks-challenge-2019/) - PG take the ChallengeTeam PG will be entering Cheltenham’s Three Peak Challenge 2019, a one day 22 mile trek challenge to conquer Cleeve, Crickley and Leckhampton Hills, seeing some of the best views that the Cotswolds has to offer! We will be raising funding both for St Vincent’s and St George’s Association (the charity that - [February Half Term 2019](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/february-half-term-2019/) - February Half Term 2019Our Play Rangers delivered play sessions in thirteen different parks and green spaces across Gloucestershire last week. Nearly 600 children, young people and their families joined us at play for sunny February days. Highlights include the addition of a mobile mud kitchen to our messy play increasing creativity and happy smiles to - [Meet PG trustees Matt and Di](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/meet_trustees/) - Meet Trustees Matt and DiOur Trustees are the people in charge of our charity. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about Play Gloucestershire’s work. Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from all walks of - [Summer of Play 2018](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-of-play-2018/) - Summer of Play 2018What a summer, one of the hottest and busiest we have ever had! 85 play days across 23 different locations ranging from rural open spaces, urban play parks, a university campus, an army barracks and a sheltered accommodation complex for a morning of grandparent play. We have seen lots of grandparents at - [Summer Timetable 2018](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-timetable-2018/) - Summer Timetable 2018Here is our timetable for summer play sessions from Monday 23rd July through to Friday 1st August. All sessions are 10am to 4pm unless shown otherwise. Monday 23rd July GLOUCESTER: Evans Walk, Matson GL4 6AG *4 – 6pm* Tuesday 24th July BISHOPS CLEEVE: Grangefield Park GL52 8GL STONEHOUSE: Oldends Lane Playing Fields GL10 - [Chair of Trustees Matt Arthur Climbs Mountains for PG!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/matt-climbs-mountains/) - Chair of Trustees Matt Arthur Climbs Mountains for PG Our Chair of Trustees, Matt Arthur, is taking on a sponsored challenge to support Play Gloucestershire – he and some friends from Nationwide Building Society will be doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on 13th July, climbing Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in 12 hours – current - [Rangers Volunteer at Eid Celebration for Refugees](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/rangers-volunteer-eid-celebration/) - Rangers Volunteer at Eid Celebration for RefugeesWe’ve been moved to tears seeing the plight of refugees in the news each day. When we were asked to help put smiles on the faces of 50 children through play at an Eid Celebration for Gloucestershire refugee families at The Friendship Cafe, we jumped at the chance. A - [PG receive Community Award from Gloucester Rotary Club](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/rotary-community-award-2018/) - PG receive Community Award from Gloucester Rotary ClubWe were delighted to receive a ‘Rotary in Gloucester Community Award’ again this year, to support the work of our Gloucester Play Ranger team. Our grant will be used to purchase some much needed play equipment for the children of Gloucester. This equipment includes big items such as - [Young Volunteer Training Day](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/young-volunteer-training-day/) - Young Volunteer Training DayAs part of our Young Volunteer Programme we have an annual training day. This May, 19 of our Young Volunteers from across the county joined us at the University of Gloucestershire to learn more about being a Play Ranger and how to advocate for play. Discussions about the barriers to play and - [Summer Roadshows](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-roadshows/) - Summer Roadshows:Celebrating Play Gloucestershire Turning 10!In Celebration of Play Gloucestershire turning 10 we have been running Summer Roadshows at some of our Play Days inviting children, young people and their families to join us this summer at play sessions across the county to play in their local parks and celebrate a decade of playing out with Play Gloucestershire. - [Launching 'My Park' Project](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play-gloucestershire-launches-park-project/) - Play Gloucestershire Launches ‘My Park’ Project We are very excited to announce that Play Gloucestershire has been awarded £129,512 from Sport England and the #iwill Fund to help young people use sport to make a positive difference in their communities – all thanks to funding from the National Lottery. Play Gloucestershire’s ‘My Park’ project is - [Finlay Foundation and Nationwide give PG van a makeover](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/finlay-foundation-and-nationwide-give-pg-van-a-makeover/) - Play Gloucestershire rely on their fleet of vans to take play out to where children need it. Disadvantaged and rurally isolated children across Gloucestershire love our active and creative play activities, provided by our team of energetic Play Rangers. Outdoor play is an essential part of a happy and healthy childhood and since 2008, the - [May Half Term Review](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/may2018-half-term-review/) - May Half Term ReviewOver 700 people attended our outdoor play sessions during the Spring Half Term; basking in the warm sunshine, dodging rain drops and looking out for thunder and lightning depending on the day of the week – the Great British springtime weather in full force! People of all ages and abilities played in - [PG wins National Play Award!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/playwork-award-2018/) - Play Gloucestershire wins Playwork Award! Forget the Oscars, because last night at the 9th Annual Playwork Awards our innovative Play Nurture work won the ‘Playwork in Other Contexts’ award! We are ecstatic that this project has been recognised by our peers in the playwork sector (practitioners and educators alike). We were up against some amazing - [Play Gloucestershire and GDPR](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/pg-and-gdpr/) - GDPR and PGs Privacy Policy Play Gloucestershire has revised and updated its Data Protection Policy to bring it into line with the requirements of the GDPR Regulations that come into force today. If you would like a copy of the Policy please contact Helen Logan, Office Manager, on 01452 505548 or via email on office@playgloucestershire.org.uk. - [February Half Term 2018](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/february-half-term-2018/) - February Half Term 2018 Despite the cold, the wind, the rain, the sleet, and the snow over 418 people visited our twelve play sessions across Gloucestershire last week. It was a half term of two halves with wet, cold, windy conditions to start with and then glorious days of sunshine for the final two days. - [Summer 2017 #PGTurns10](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-2017/) - Summer 2017 #PGTurns10 Phew! What a summer of play that was. In our tenth year providing outdoor play opportunities to children, young people and their families across Gloucestershire, we had one of our busiest holidays yet. Across 27 different sites in Gloucestershire we provided 82 play events, including 5 roadshows celebrating Play Gloucestershire turning 10 - [Building Resilience Through Play](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/building-resilience-through-play/) - Building Resilience Through PlayPlay Gloucestershire were recently invited to present our thoughts on resilience at Playwork Partnership’s ARTPAD meeting with a range of European partners. This invitation got us thinking deeply about how what we do contributes to resilience, and our ultimate goal of childhood wellbeing. For a long time now I’ve observed how play - [National Play Day - Wednesday 3rd August](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/national-play-day/) - National Play Day – Wednesday 3rd AugustOn Wednesday, thousands of children and young people from across the United Kingdom were out playing, celebrating Playday – the national day for play. This year’s Playday theme ‘Play Matters.’ celebrates the many benefits of playing out doors. Many of our childhood memories are reminiscent of climbing trees, making - [100,000 Play Visits Milestone](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/100000-play-visits-milestone/) - 100,000 Play Visits MilestoneSince Play Gloucestershire was launched in 2007, an astonishing 100,000 visits to play sessions around Gloucestershire have been clocked up by almost 11,000 children and young people. “This is a very special milestone for Play Gloucestershire” said Pip Levett, Director of Play. “It’s incredible to think that since I established the charity - [Play helping to ease anxieties about SATs](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play-helping-to-ease-anxieties-about-sats/) - Play helping to ease anxieties about SATsAt this time of year, our Play Rangers are supporting lots of year 6 children who are feeling under pressure from their SATs exams. The build up to these tests is intense, as schools feel the pressure to secure good results. There is lots of controversy around the wisdom - [Donate to Play Gloucestershire through Attapoll survey app](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/donate-to-play-gloucestershire-through-attapoll-survey-app/) - Donate to Play Gloucestershire through Attapoll survey appA while ago we told you that the lovely people at Attapoll have us as a chosen charity you can donate to via their quick survey service. THANK YOU to those who have donated already! Previously they have only been available on android phones, but this week Attapoll - [Young Volunteers Training Camp](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/young-volunteers-training-camp/) - Young Volunteers Training CampThere was glorious sunshine and summer heat for our Young Volunteers training weekend in Saul. Glamping on the playing fields, 20 young people joined us to develop their playwork skills, plan for some Rio Olympic inspired fun over this summer, and of course to meet and make friends. On the Saturday, Team - [Vans refurbished thanks to Nationwide](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/vans-refurbished-thanks-to-nationwide/) - Vans refurbished thanks to NationwideThe Play Gloucestershire blue vans are getting on a bit now – they were bought when the charity started work in 2008. While regular maintenance keeps them running smoothly, the inevitable dings and scrapes that happen over the years mean they are no longer looking their best. Recently the Finlay Foundation - [PG deliver 89 days of Summer Holiday play!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/pg-deliver-89-days-of-summer-holiday-play/) - PG deliver 89 days of Summer Holiday play!This school summer holidays, our wonderful Play Rangers and Young Volunteers have delivered 89 play days in six weeks. At times, we have needed reviving with cold water dousing on scorching hot summer days, but we’re not complaining! We’ve inspired hundreds of tots to teens and beyond to - [A Rio-Inspired Summer of Play](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/a-rio-inspired-summer-of-play/) - A Rio-Inspired Summer of PlayDirector of Play, Pip Levett, looks back at the Summer… It’s hard to know where to start, when reviewing 89 days of play this summer in 27 Gloucestershire communities for more than 1,600 children and young people. I’ve tried to capture a few thoughts following our summer de-brief, and am staggered - [Paralympic Play](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/paralympic-play/) - Paralympic PlayDuring the summer holidays the excitement for Olympic based play increased in line with Team GB’s success in Rio. On our return to after school play in September the feats of Paralympic GB inspired some of our play. Using our tennis nets we made our own sitting volleyball court “This is harder than actual - [Annual Report 2015](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/annual-report-2015/) - To see a larger version click PG Annual Report Card 2015 LR. - [Fit for Play in 2015](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/fit-for-play-in-2015/) - Our Fit for Play programme uses play as a way of getting people active without the need for organised games, sporting events or specialised equipment. Looking back over 2015 we were very busy with Fit for Play sessions taking place all over the county. Observing and taking part in play we quickly realised how active you get - [Merry Christmas!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/merry-christmas-2/) - [Play in the Dark](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play-in-the-dark/) - As 2015 draws to a close, our Rangers are in the last week of play delivery before they go off for a well-deserved break with their families. Dark play is in full swing at after school sessions, with manhunt featuring high on the list of favourite games in the dark. Our team enjoy this time - [Amazing health care coming to your area soon](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/amaizing-health-care-coming-to-you/) - Studies show good health is all important There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don’t look even slightly believable. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there - [What does it mean to have an incredible daily diet?](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/what-does-it-mean-to-hace-a-good-diet/) - Studies show good health is all important There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don’t look even slightly believable. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there - [How often should you visit your midwife during pregnancy?](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/how-often-should-you-visit-your-midwife/) - Studies show good health is all important There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don’t look even slightly believable. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there - [Beautiful life with beautiful health](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/beautiful-life-with-beautiful-health/) - Studies show good health is all important There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don’t look even slightly believable. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there - [Summer Holidays are over...](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-holidays-are-over-2/) - Summer Holidays are over and we've had a fantastic time. For now, our tired Play Rangers are taking a well-earned break for a week but after-school sessions will restart on Monday 7th September. - [Taking the best care of your kids is a daily regiment](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/taking-the-best-care-of-your-kids-daily/) - Studies show good health is all important There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don’t look even slightly believable. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there - [New ways to prevent heart attacks](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/new-ways-to-prevent-heart-attacks/) - Studies show good health is all important There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don’t look even slightly believable. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there - [Best practices in finding the right insurance for your needs](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/best-practices-in-finding-the-right-insurance/) - Studies show good health is all important There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don’t look even slightly believable. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there - [Getting the most out of your health care provider](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/getting-the-most-out-of-your-provider/) - Studies show good health is all important There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don’t look even slightly believable. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there - [Beautiful life with Avada Health Care gives security](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/hello-world/) - Studies show good health is all important There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don’t look even slightly believable. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there - [Team PG meet HRH Prince of Wales](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/team-pg-meet-hrh-prince-of-wales/) - We were thrilled to be invited to meet HRH Prince Charles at the celebration of the official opening of Gloucester Services. This is the most amazing project, that brings together fabulous architecture, delicious food, jobs for local people and donates money to Gloucestershire charities. We are one of the key charity partners, and we had - [Summer is coming...](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-is-coming/) - Team PG have got a busy and action packed summer ahead. Rangers, Young Volunteers, vans and kit are ready to take play out right across Gloucestershire, and beyond! We’re ready with all our favourite activities including den building, giant bubbles and of course everyone's favourite - drip, drip, dunk! This summer, we are providing 85 - [Young Volunteers Develop Playwork Skills](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/young-volunteers-develop-playwork-skills/) - Our annual Young Volunteers training day took place at the University of Gloucestershire’s Oxstalls Campus on Saturday 13th June. Report coming soon on a day of adventure, friendship and fun! - [Free Balls from Virgin Active Funds More Tennis](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/donation-from-virgin-active-funds-more-tennis/) - We play lots of park sports at our play sessions. We call it jumpers for goal post sport. No whistles, no coaching, just lots of active play. One of our most popular sports is tennis and each of our five vans has a mini net, rackets and balls. Tennis balls are the things we - [Half Term week May 26th - 29th](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/half-term-week-may-26th-29th/) - Play Gloucestershire's Play rangers will be out and about around the county during May Bank Holiday Week. Why not come along for some free active and creative play sessions - our timetable is here. Come and take the gym ball challenge! - can you find your balance point? - [Easter 2015](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/easter-2015/) - It was ‘a game of two halves’, as they say in football! The first week of the Easter holidays was wild and windy, and the Play Rangers used the high winds to make lots of kites and wind tunnels. Windy days generate high energy levels in children and lots of active play. We love active - [Play timetable from Monday 20th April](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play-timetable-from-monday-20th-april/) - All sessions are 4-6pm unless shown otherwise. If you are new to Play Rangers, please take a look at our Information for Parents/Carers. MONDAY Seventh Avenue (behind the shops), Tuffley, Gloucester Bredon Playing Field, Bredon, Worcestershire TUESDAY Mason Road, Stroud The Lannet, Linden, Gloucester Longlands Park, Bishops Cleeve **5-7pm** WEDNESDAY Coney Hill Play Space, Coney - [Easter Holidays Play Timetable](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/easter-holidays-play-timetable/) - Easter Holidays 30th March to 10th April All play sessions are 10am to 4pm and will take place whatever the weather! If you are new to Play Gloucestershire's Play Rangers, please take a look at our Information for Parents/Carers MONDAY 30th March Meadowleaze Play Space, Elmbridge, Gloucester Gould Playing Field, Northway Bredon Playing Field, Bredon, - [Do you want to be a PG Play Ranger?](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/we-need-new-play-rangers/) - If you would like to see a bigger version please click on this link to a pdf file PG_Recruitment_Poster_Dec14 - [Play Satisfaction Survey](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play-satisfaction-survey/) - It's really important for us to know how satisfied our users are with the outdoor play we provide, so this summer we asked 348 children and family members to tell us! A simple questionnaire was used to find out what people think about our community play provision and we're very pleased with the results. The - [Merry Christmas from Play Gloucestershire!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/merry-christmas-from-play-gloucestershire/) - [A Christmas Surprise](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/a-christmas-surprise/) - We were astonished and delighted when we opened the post this morning to discover a donation for £4,500 from an anonymous donor! Whoever you are, THANK YOU so much for your kindness and rest assured we will put the money to good use. - [PG launches new Fit For Play scheme across Gloucestershire](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/pg-launches-new-fit-for-play-scheme-across-gloucestershire/) - Fit For Play has launched and has taken off We have recently launched Fit For Play, a programme to get children and young people to ‘Get Active, Get Outdoors and Get Fit For Play’. These play sessions are all about being active through informal sports, building dens, games such as tag, water fights and creative - [October Half Term Play Sessions](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/october-half-term-play-sessions/) - Monday 27th to Saturday 1st November All sessions are 10am-4pm unless shown otherwise. We will be there whatever the weather so bring extra layers, waterproofs and wellies if it is wet and cold - hats and suntan lotion if it's sunny (you never know!) If you are new to Play Gloucestershire's Play Rangers, please take a look - [Army kids play on thanks to support from Councillor and Cotswolds DC](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/army-kids-play-on-thanks-to-support-from-councillor-and-cotswolds-dc/) - One of our favourite places to play is on the army camp at South Cerney. Home to 29th Regiment Royal Logistics Corps, we take our special brand of outdoor play on to the base, encouraging local children, young people and families to 'Get Out and Play!' with us. As we drive through the family estate, - [Summer Play Report 2014](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-play-report-2014/) - The headline stats remind us how busy this summer has been – 99 play days in 27 urban and rural communities over six weeks. That equates to 594 hours of free play for more than 1,000 players making 4,044 play visits. Behind these numbers there are stories of friendships, fallouts and fun. Community-based play can - [Summer Holidays are over...](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-holidays-are-over/) - ...Summer play report coming soon (when we've recovered!) - [Summer Timetable 2014](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/summer-timetable-2014/) - Here it is! These are the sessions we will be running during the Summer Holidays. All sessions are FREE but please note they are also open access which means children are free to come and go as they please. We do ask that under 8's are accompanied by a parent or carer. All play sessions - [High Sheriff Funds Young Volunteer Training Weekend](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/high-sheriff-funds-young-volunteer-training-weekend/) - Play Gloucestershire’s Young Volunteers gathered recently for a training camp in the village of Saul, near Stroud. They took part in a memorable and playful weekend of development, friendship and fun. The 22 young people were joined by 16 Play Rangers and together undertook training in diverse topics including den building, creative play, rucksack games, - [Young Volunteers Training Weekend - full report coming soon](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/young-volunteers-training-weekend-full-report-coming-soon/) - [PG Pedal Powered Smoothies with Podsmead Big Local](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/pg-pedal-powered-smoothies-with-podsmead-big-local/) - Our Rangers finished a busy half term of free, active and creative outdoor play with a visit to Podsmead's Big Lunch, organised by Podsmead Big Local. Our ever popular fruit smoothie making bike was in demand throughout the day as our Rangers and Young Volunteers encouraged local families to eat well and move more. People - [Lord Lieutenant visits Play Gloucestershire](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/lord-lieutenant-visits-play-gloucestershire/) - We got the chance to showcase our active and creative outdoor play to the Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Dame Janet Trotter, helped by 75 school children! Working alongside our friends from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust who organised this event, we put on a special den building and giant bubble making morning with pupils and staff from - [Play Gloucestershire to benefit from new Gloucester Services](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play-gloucestershire-to-benefit-from-new-gloucester-services/) - A very exciting event took place on Wednesday 7th May 2014 - Gloucester Services Motorway Service Area opened! This is the motorway services that will provide long term economic and social benefit to Gloucestershire, and over the next 20 years it will create more than 300 local jobs and £10 million for community partners. We - [Easter Holidays 2014](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/easter-holidays-2014/) - Easter is the second busiest school holidays of the year for us and the sunshine brought out whole families to our free play sessions across Gloucestershire. Our Rangers delivered 15 play days, supported by our fab and growing band of Young Volunteers. As well as our regular play sites in Stroud, Gloucester, Bourton on the - [After School Play Sessions](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/after-school-play-sessions/) - Monday 28th April to Friday 23rd 2014 All play sessions are 4-6pm unless shown otherwise. If you are new to Play Gloucestershire's Play Rangers, please take a look at our Information for Parents/Carers. MONDAY Bredon Playing Field, Bredon, Worcs Thistle Patch, Chesterton, Cirencester TUESDAY The Dolphin Recreation Ground, Tetbury Cashes Green, Stroud Mason Road Playing - [Easter Holiday Timetable April 8th to April 17th 2014](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/easter-holiday-timetable-april-8th-to-april-17th-2014/) - The Easter Holidays are almost here! Here is our timetable for free outdoor fun throughout the County. All play sessions are 10am until 4pm unless shown otherwise. Play Gloucestershire's Play Rangers will be there whatever the weather so please dress appropriately when you come along; you might get wet or muddy! If you are new - [Play Gloucestershire win Playwork Team of the Year](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play-gloucestershire-win-playwork-team-of-the-year/) - It's official! We're National Playwork Team of the Year! Team PG are jumping up and down, whooping and smiling a lot at the moment. And it's because we have won a prestigious national award at the National Playwork Conference in Eastbourne. We are absolutely thrilled that for the second year running we have won a - [New play sessions at Kingsway and Quedgeley](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/new-play-sessions-at-kingsway-and-quedgeley/) - Starting on Thursday 6th March, Play Gloucestershire will be running play sessions in Kingsway and Quedgeley on alternate Thursdays after school: details on the poster below. Play Gloucestershire - Kingsway and Quedgeley 2014 - [February Half Term Review](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/february-half-term-review/) - February half term is usually a bit quieter than other school holidays. Not this one! Despite floods, high winds and heavy rain we saw lots of kids out playing with us, and some sunshine too. Taking advantage of the mud, in plentiful supply, we made mud pies galore and those creative Rangers used the wild - [Wrap up Warm for February Half Term Play!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/wrap-up-warm-for-february-half-term-play/) - Our Rangers are loading their vans with scrap, dens, fire pits and much, much more, ready for a week of non-stop outdoor play. We will be in many parts of Gloucestershire such as Sedbury, Stroud, Tewkesbury and Bourton as well as our regular Gloucester sites. Check out our timetable below to see if we are playing - [A Big Thank You!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/a-big-thank-you/) - There are days at PGHQ when we are blown off our feet by the generosity of people wanting to support a small charity in any way they can. Today has been one of those days....Eliza, aged 11, was one of the 300 people that attended our end of summer Love Outdoor Play Festival event, and - [Annual Review 2013](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/annual-review-2013/) - PG 2013 Review LR by PlayGloucestershire - [The Sponsored Zip Wire Challenge!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/the-sponsored-zip-wire-challenge/) - On Saturday we did two very important things and in dynamic Play Gloucestershire style we did them at the same time. We (hair!) raised some much needed funds and simultaneously had Santa-sized sack loads of fun. Thirty-three fearless adventurers threw themselves off a launch pad more than 70m up in the blue winter sky and - [Zip Wire Challenge!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/zip-wire-challenge/) - On December 7th Team PG (including our merry band of Young Volunteers) will be taking part in the Play Gloucestershire Zip Wire Challenge… Over 70 metres above ground those brave (or crazy) enough will be strapping themselves to a thin wire that will dangle us over a flooded quarry. Travelling at speeds close to 40mph - [HRH The Duchess of Gloucester visits our Play Rangers!](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/hrh-the-duchess-of-gloucester-visits-our-play-rangers/) - A Royal visit to a community play day in a Gloucester park during Halloween sounded spine tingly scary when we were invited to showcase our charity to HRH The Duchess of Gloucester. Lots of preparation went into the visit, not least security considerations, and provision for adverse weather. However, we’re delighted to say that the ## Pages - [Home](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/) - Get Out and Play!Play TimetablesPlay Gloucestershire is a registered charity that delivers active and creative outdoor play in urban and rural communities, whatever the weather, all year round. Activities are both school and community based, and our Play Rangers provide adventure, friendship and fun for hundreds of school aged children each year. Follow us on - [Meet the team](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/meet-the-team-play-gloucestershire/) - Meet the TeamBoard of Trustees Our trustees are pivotal in ensuring we stay aligned with our values and act in accordance with UK law, to deliver the best possible service. Current trustees are: Di Mautterer (Chair) Matt Arthur Lindsey Chaplin Kay Lillington Sameera Veshmia Company Secretary is: Helen Logan (also Office Manager) Play Team Our - [About](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/about/) - About Play GloucestershireThe what, why, how and who. What we do Our Play Rangers provide active and creative play in urban and rural communities in the Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury districts. Activities are both school and community based, providing adventure, friendship and fun for hundreds of young people each year. - [Play 2 Nurture 2 Project](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_2_nurture-2/) - Play 2 Nurture 2 (P2N2) ProjectJuly 2025 to June 2028 Funded by The National Lottery Community FundThe overall aim of P2N2 is to use the therapeutic power of play in a supportive environment to promote resilience and wellbeing for children and families. P2N2 offers a play boost for school aged children experiencing economic and/or emotional - [Play Nurture](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play-nurture-gloucestershire/) - Play Nurture Sometimes children need more help than we can offer them during a busy community play session. This is why we have developed our more targeted support which we call Play Nurture. It is how we help children impacted by adverse childhood experiences to cope with adversity and build resilience using the incredible power - [Schools](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/gloucestershire-schools/) - SchoolsChildren need to play everywhere and that includes in school. We believe that outdoor child-led play opportunities can improve both enjoyment and progress at school and is an essential part of the school day. Physical activity, creativity, improved social skills and time having fun help children to feel more ready to learn when they go - [Safeguarding Policy](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/safeguarding_policy/) - Safeguarding PolicyClick here to download a copy of our Safeguarding Policy. - [Timetables](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play-timetables/) - After school play sessions 1st June to 17th July 2026 MONDAYS Synwell Playing Field, Wotton-under-Edge Buckenham Sports Field, Kingsway, Gloucester Sunrise Avenue, Bishops Cleeve – ENDS 29th JUNE TUESDAYS: Mason Road, Stroud Scott Avenue Open Space, Podsmead, Gloucester Ayland Gardens, Barton, Gloucester WEDNESDAYS: Melville Play Space/The Naight (alternate weeks), Bourton-on-the-Water Thistle Patch/St Michael’s Park (alternate - [Play 2 Nurture Project](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_2_nurture/) - Play 2 Nurture Project 2022-2024A play boost for children experiencing emotional and/or economic hardships who live or go to school within a one-mile radius of The Play Sanctuary, Alfred Street, Gloucester GL1 4DF Play Gloucestershire’s Play2Nurture project was funded for three years from January 2022 to December 2024. The project has been awarded £240,119 from - [Contact Us](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/contact-us/) - Get in touchIf you couldn’t find the information you’re looking for, fill in the form and a member of our team will be happy to help. Your Name *Your Email *Your Phone NumberSelect TopicFunding & DonationsCommunity Play SessionsTeacher and Support Staff TrainingSchool Lunchtime PlayPlay Nurture for SchoolsSocial CareOther Your MessageSubmitThank you for your message. It - [Town and Parish Councils](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/town-and-parish-councils/) - Town and Parish CouncilsMost of our Community Play is funded by Town and Parish Councils and it ranges from all year round provision, to single Play Days in school holidays. While parks are available to everyone and open most of the time, they can be underused and need a focus to bring more children and - [Young People](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/young-people/) - Young PeopleFollow us on social media for our VIRTUAL PLAY RANGERS updates and more. How we help and support young people. Outdoor PlayOur friendly Play Rangers provide free, fun outdoor play in local parks across the county. A typical session might involve some sport, tag and den building, dressing up and face painting, giant bubbles - [contact form test](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/contact-form-test/) - Your Name *Your Email *Your Phone NumberSelect TopicFunding & DonationsCommunity Play SessionsTeacher and Support Staff TrainingSchool Lunchtime PlayPlay Nurture for SchoolsSocial CareOther Your MessageSubmitThank you for your message. It has been sent.×There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later.× - [Job Opportunities](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/job_opportunities/) - Job OpportunitiesWe are always looking for motivated, playful people to join our Bank staff of Play Rangers. They work with us on our after-school play sessions and our full day sessions that take place in school holidays. If you love working outdoors in all weathers and want to work with children, contact us for a - [Play Nurture Plus Handbook](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_nurture_plus_handbook/) - Play Nurture Plus Handbook Click on the image below to download our Play Nurture Plus Handbook - [Support Us](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/support-play-gloucestershire/) - How To Support UsPlay Gloucestershire is a charity funded by a combination of grants, commissioned work and donations from charitable trusts and individuals. We work hard to raise funds so that we can continue to provide free outdoor play in communities across the county and to offer our more specialised work bringing the benefits and - [Play 2 Recover](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_2_recover/) - Play 2 RecoverFollowing the success of our work during the summer holidays, we have recently secured funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund. This core funding for the next six months of our recovery phase will enable us to continue supporting children and families in need and ensure - [Privacy Notice](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/privacy_notice/) - Privacy NoticeClick here to download a copy of our full Privacy Notice. - [Reports](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/reports/) - Reports Click on the image below to download our Three Year Strategic Plan 2021-24 Click on the images below to download our latest Reports. 202120202019 - [Communities](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/gloucestershire-communities/) - Active Children, Playful CommunitiesFind a Play SessionTurning the tide of physical inactivity with play Play is good for children, good for families and good for communities. We know this from our work, and research provides the theory to back this up. At Play Gloucestershire we believe that outdoor play is an essential part of a - [News](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/news-play-gloucestershire/) - NewsKeep up to date with our latest news Editor2026-07-29T09:53:21+00:00Investment in play for Wotton-under-Edge Long-term Investment in Play for Wotton-Under-Edge We’ve got some great news to share — Wotton‑under‑Edge [...]Editor2025-12-18T11:32:52+00:00Impact Report 2025 Impact Report 2025 Click on the image below to download our Impact Report for 2025. [...]Editor2025-09-11T13:07:17+00:00Remembering Neil Hutton Remembering Neil Hutton It is with - [Play Advocacy](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/play-advocacy-gloucestershire/) - Play AdvocacyAdvocating for play and playwork is a vital part of our work. As playworkers, we recognise our responsibility to help children speak out about their play needs, and for us to speak up on their behalf, when we get the opportunity in forums and meetings. As passionate play advocates, you will see our Play - [Other Professionals](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/other-professionals/) - Other Professionals We have extensive experience in working alongside other professionals such as health and social care workers, the police, housing association officers and foster carers. We can put together packages of Play Nurture sessions, community based interventions such as Stepping Out and develop big ideas for larger scale projects with you. If you think - [Parents and Carers](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/parents-and-carers/) - Parents and CarersChildren experience many barriers to play including traffic, fear of crime, and busy structured lives as well as technology and time spent on screens. We understand the difficulty in encouraging children to get outside and play and the pandemic has added an extra layer of difficulty. We want every child in Gloucestershire to - [Young Volunteers](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/young-volunteers-gloucestershire/) - Young VolunteersVolunteer opportunities for young people aged 10 to 17 years old Our Young Volunteer Programme is very much driven by our young people. In fact, it was their idea! The Young Volunteer programme was born when children attending a residential trip wanted a way to contribute and earn Play Gloucestershire t-shirts and hoodies. Most - [Fit for Play](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/fit-for-play-gloucestershire/) - Fit For PlayTurning the tide of physical inactivity with play Our Play Rangers know that getting active not only improves physical health, but can also improve mental health and is fundamental to wellbeing. We humans are made to move, but the harsh reality is that there is a physical inactivity epidemic. Shockingly, today’s children may - [Terms & Conditions](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/terms-conditions/) - Terms & ConditionsContinued use of the Play Gloucestershire website confirms your acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions which are liable to change without prior notice. Whilst we have made every effort to ensure that the information and details on the website are accurate, we are unable to guarantee that they are so in all respects. We - [In the Media](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/in-the-media/) - In The Media - [My Park](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/my-park-gloucestershire/) - My ParkMy Park is a social action project for 10 to 14 year olds, with the overall aim of making local parks in Matson, Springbank and Stonehouse, great places for sport and physical activity through volunteering, campaigning and fundraising. This social action project is vibrant, flexible and fun, empowering disadvantaged young people to effect positive - [PAClife Project](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/paclife_project/) - PAC Life ProjectPhysical and Cultural Activities for Life Skill Development (PAClife) is a project funded by Erasmus+ designed to supporting young migrants and young people facing disadvantage to develop increased resilience through sport and cultural activities. The project, led by The University of Gloucestershire joins 6 partners from across the EU (Play Gloucestershire, Rogers Foundation- - [Community Play Rangers](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/community-play-rangers-gloucestershire/) - Community Play RangersDeveloping playful communities – Everyday adventures full of friendship and fun. Our dynamic Community Play Rangers take play out to where children live, in our fleet of five vans, loaded with active and creative play equipment. Whether it’s a large urban housing estate or small rural village we are the people that make - [Playful Ideas](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/playful_ideas/) - Click here for more about Hanging Ice Sculptures on TikTok Click here for our TikTok post on Chalk Art. Here’s a poster with some ideas for building dens. This page is being developed – watch this space! ## Categories - [General](https://playgloucestershire.org.uk/category/general/)