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Unboxed at Dunbar!

Aug 28, 2025

UNBOXED is coming to Dunbar! From 4th to 6th September we will be based in Dunbar Town House and Museum, exploring cardboard construction and adding to the exhibition of shop fronts with our own cardboard street. Join a workshop to explore, create and build with...

Job Alert!

Apr 9, 2025

Join our team!  Choose Play runs a successful Community Play programme across East Lothian with outdoor free play sessions facilitated by our team of Play Rangers. We need a Holiday Project Lead to support and deliver these sessions over the summer holidays. Our...

Neurodivergent Play Sessions

Mar 13, 2025

Choose Play are pleased to provide neurodivergent friendly play sessions for the whole family. These sessions are funded by East Lothian Council and are accessible, fun and sensory focussed. We currently run from Wallyford Community Centre which benefits...

ELPA is hiring sessional Playworkers!

May 23, 2024

Job Title: Sessional Playworker / Play Ranger Hours: 0-hour contract with variable hours, mainly after school, on weekends and during school holidays.  Salary: £10 (new starts under 18) to £12 per hour depending on experience (with opportunities for Senior...

Play Rangers Evaluation

Mar 18, 2024

ELPA Play Ranger Project supports play in community spaces near homes, schools, in local streets, parks and greenspaces. We are carrying out an independent evaluation of the Play Ranger project. The survey is aimed at parents and carers, or other adults who come to...

ELPA Choose Play Training

Feb 17, 2024

ELPA has considerable experience supporting schools and groups to introduce loose parts play and improve playtimes. We can work with your setting to maximise the benefits of play and playtimes. Playing, especially outdoors, naturally supports children’s health,...