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“I think the work with loose parts has increased the confidence of the parents we work with. Due to seeing their children engage in thoughtful, focused play, parents have said that they would try to do some loose parts at home.

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Spark the Park Seminar in Tranent | Friday 3rd February 2023

Spark the Park Seminar in Tranent | Friday 3rd February 2023

A morning with inspirational guest presenters, an afternoon of activities, workshops and play. Join us for the next step of our Spark the Park project. Spark the Park is supported by the Fa'side Area Partnership.     CLICK HERE to view the slideshow from the...

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Tranent | Spark the Park December 2022

Tranent | Spark the Park December 2022

Friday 30th December 2022 12pm - 3pm, the green space between Tranent Library and Lindores Drive. It might be cold but it's still great to get together to play outside and get some fresh air during the holidays. This session is offered by East Lothian Play Association...

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Whitecraig | Winter Pop-Up Play Day December 2022

Whitecraig | Winter Pop-Up Play Day December 2022

Thursday 29th December 2022 12pm - 3pm, Whitecraig Playpark, accessible via Whitecraig Crescent. It might be cold but it's still great to get together to play outside and get some fresh air during the holidays. This session is offered by East Lothian Play Association...

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Autumn Play Training & AGM 2022

Autumn Play Training & AGM 2022

CLICK HERE to book your space for FREE on Eventbrite.   Join us on Saturday the 12th of November at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre from 9am - 1pm at our Autumn Play Training & AGM event. We have 4 fantastic practical workshops sessions for you to...

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PlayCan | Location Information for Inclusive Play Sessions

PlayCan | Location Information for Inclusive Play Sessions

On this page we will be sharing our details about our upcoming sessions including information about each location. If you are looking to read more about the project, CLICK HERE.   CLICK HERE to view location information for Milsey Bay Beach, North Berwick  ...

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PlayJam at Tranent Library

PlayJam at Tranent Library

Join us at PlayJam at Tranent Library Wednesday afternoons from 2pm - 5pm 26th October - 21st December   What’s on? We will be providing a range of fun play activities from arts & crafts and dressing up, to loose parts play and story making. The beauty of...

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PlayCan | by Can Do & ELPA

PlayCan | by Can Do & ELPA

Can Do and ELPA received joint funding from the Outdoor Community Play Fund for an exciting new inclusive play project.   Children’s right to play is at the heart of all our plans. PlayCan aims to open up access to outdoor play sessions in East Lothian for...

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Whitecraig Pop-Up Play Day October 2022

Whitecraig Pop-Up Play Day October 2022

Join us in Whitecraig on Wednesday 19th October from 1pm - 5pm at Whitecraig Playpark for a day of play!   We will be bringing along lots of fun resources that children & young people are welcome to use. We have lots of exciting activities planned including...

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We are hiring!

We are hiring!

Job Title: Sessional Playworker Hours: 0-hour contract, mainly after school, on weekends and during holidays. Salary: £10 - 12 per hour   We are currently growing our team of sessional Playworkers or ‘Play Rangers’ in response to a demand for community-based...

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