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DRIVING THE PLAY AGENDA
PlayBoard's May edition of E-play
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Welcome back
In our May edition of E-play we reflect back on the launch of
our 'Let us Play' campaign, which we developed to raise
awareness of the need to make Northern Ireland a more
playful place for children and young people.
Play Updates
IPA England Wales NI
The ‘Let us Play’ campaign is informed by General Comment
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17 on article 31 of the UNCRC and by research carried out
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by a group of 10 Young Researchers who were supported by
PlayBoard as they explored the views of children and young
people about play and the barriers preventing them from
BHF National Centre
The June Physical Activity Update
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enjoying their ‘right to play'.
iP-D!P
The campaign is now LIVE so you can endorse our calls to
recognise the importance of play; to respect the opinions
and views of children and young people; and to commit to
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being creative and imaginative in resourcing play.
Children & Young People
I also want to share with you PlayBoard's very positive
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experience of representing Northern Ireland at the triennial,
Closing Date: 4th July
International Play Association (IPA) conference, which took
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play in Istanbul, Turkey. The conference provided an
opportunity to find out first hand what delegates from all
over the world are doing to realise the right to play as well
as allowing us to showcase the work taking place here in
Northern Ireland.
Closer to home we are delighted to report on the increasing
number of enrollments for Playwork Qualifications at North
Funding Opportunities
West Regional College. Mary Adeyinka, Playwork coordinator
Bright Start Grant Scheme
at North West Regional College provides an update,
highlighting the growing interest among young men.
Health and Social Care Board
Next deadline for applications is
September 2014
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You will also find the usual updates on what is happening in
the play sector, upcoming events and funding information.
BBC Children in Need Small
Grants
As always we are delighted to hear any feedback that you
may have, which you can send to
[email protected] or contact me directly.
BBC Children in Need
Next deadline: 1st September
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Community Grant
Playfully yours— Jacqueline O'Loughlin
Programme
Lloyds Bank Foundation for
Northern Ireland
Closing date: Friday, 4 July
Latest News
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
PlayBoard’s 'Let Us Play' campaign for change is now
live

PlayBoard represents Northern Ireland at the IPA's
19th triennial conference

Coca Cola Ireland
Closing date: Friday, 16th June
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Demand for Playwork Qualifications is growing in the
North West

Coca Cola Thank You Fund
Perry Else obituory
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DOE Road Safety Grants
Programme
Community Transport Association
Closing date, Friday, 20th June at
12 noon
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Policy News
In this section of E-play you will find information relating to
Community Infrastructure
Fund 2014-15
Moyle District Council
the latest policy issues and developments affecting play in
Closing date, Friday, 20 June at
Northern Ireland and beyond. In this edition find out about
4.00pm.
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
Officials brief OFMDFM Committee on the Delivering
Social Change for Children and Young People
Strategy

Belfast Strategic Partnership launches Emotional
Resilience Strategy consultation

Recent Assembly Questions relating to the Play
sector
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Upcoming Fun Events
Colin Neighbourhood
Partnership
Men’s Health Week in Colin
Membership News
This section of E-play contains information that our
membership might find useful.

Remember to organise a Playday on 6th August!!!

Employers for Childcare Annual Childcare Survey
Monday 9th June - Saturday 14th
JuneFor more information click
here
Acoustic Picnic
Oh Yeah Music Centre, Gordon
St, Belfast

CiNI’s Disability Training Dates for May – September
Every Sunday, 1-2pm click here
now available

Want to Volunteer? Belfast City Council needs
summer scheme volunteers

Summer fun days throughout July in Belfast’s parks
Big Music Festival
College Square North, Belfast
Sunday 15 June, 3 - 7.30pm
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and spaces

The new Way to Play will be available shortly
Music in the Parks

Bring Back Play: Safe Food takes on childhood
Various Belfast Parks
obesity
Sunday 11 May to Sunday 21

Lisbane After School Club are recruiting an Assistant
Leader
September
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Summer fun days
Belfast parks and open spaces
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Date: 1st - 31st July,
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Campaigns
'Let us Play' campaign
PlayBoard needs your support
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Age Discrimination (Goods
Facilities and Services)
Northern Ireland Commissioner
for Children and Young People
needs our help click here
National Playday - organise
your own event
Date: Wednesday, 6th August
Venue: UK wide (you decide)
For a get organised guide or
other useful resources to help
you organise your event visit our
website www.playboard.org
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