A group of third sector organisations in the West Midlands have recently partnered up to launch the initiative ‘Active Birchfield’, providing free outdoor play activities in school holidays and weekends between March and August for children aged five and over.
The collaboration involves community development project ‘Birchfield Big Local’; uniting the passions, aspirations and skills of individuals, groups and organisations to make the Birchfield area a better place to live and work, environmental regeneration charity ‘Groundwork West Midlands’; working in deprived areas to improve disadvantaged communities, and finally Birmingham PlayCare Network.
Rebecca Coley, Projects and Fundraising Manager at Birmingham PlayCare Network said:
“This is a real joint effort between this group of organisations in the West Midlands. It’s great to see this partnership develop with individuals and groups adopting the same vision for improving play experiences for children, and consequently improving the future of the local community.”
Funding and support
The initiative also includes funding and support from the Big Lottery Fund and leading UK housing, care and support business ‘Midland Heart’.
All of the sessions will be held at Birchfield Secret Garden and take place on the following dates:
(Easter Holidays)
29th and 31st March, 13:00 – 16:30
5th and 7th April, 13:00 – 16:30
(Term Time Sessions)
16th and 30th April, 12:00-15:30
14th and 28th May, 12:00-15:30
11th and 25th June, 12:00-15:30
9th and 23rd July, 12:00-15:30
(Summer Holidays)
9th – 12th August, 13:00 – 16:30
To book a session please contact Birmingham PlayCare Network on: 0121 236 2917.