Diary Dates
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Spirt of Play London |
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The SkillsActive Playwork Southern Tri-region team is holding its first conference in London. Featuring keynote presentation from Wendy Russell, senior playwork lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire. Wendy will speak about "Finding a Voice for Play in the Big Society", explaining why advocating for play is an even more important role for our sector to take on now in light of the new coalition government. |
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Start Date: 03/09/2010 |
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Venue: Somerford Adventure Playground, Tottenham, London |
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Start/End Time: 10:00 to 16:00 |
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Email: hanna.boyce@skillsactive.com |
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The Everydayness of Play - Beauty of Play Conference |
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The annual "conference under canvas"; two days of playful discussion about play and playwork in the open air, the Beauty of Play has been running since 2003. The cost of the weekend is £135 per person for Friday eve to Sunday afternoon (£25 off if you book by 12 June) |
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Start Date: 10/09/2010 |
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Venue: Staffordshire |
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Start/End Time: 15:00 to 15:00 |
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End Date: 12/09/2010 |
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Email: info.ludemos@virgin.net |
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‘Play for All’ Conference |
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Following their successful conferences over the last few years, the Somerset Play Forum, supported by Barnardo’s and Somerset County Council is holding a one day conference entitled Play for All – A playful day to support the delivery of inclusive play. Speakers include Martin Narey, Barnardos Chief Executive, Alison John and Di Murray. A variety of workshops are offered in the afternoon : Alison John/Di Murray; World Jungle; Eden Project; KIDS and Barnardos. Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment. Places are £23 for those within Somerset. For those from outside the county £33. |
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Start Date: 29/09/2010 |
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Venue: Taunton Racecourse Conference Centre |
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Start/End Time: 09:45 to 16:00 |
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Telephone: 01749 330533 |
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The Big Society: What does it mean for children & families? |
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This conference will explore what the impact of this radical new approach could mean for children and families, and all who work with them. From local ownership to community engagement, the conference will examine this community based approach and look at ways in which organisations can help shape and lead a more local approach. It will also explore the challenges and the key requirments if this Big Society is to truly tackle families' demanding social and economic pressures of today. Key topics of the conference will look at: Local solutions, local budgets and local decisions; Community engagement and leadership; Children and families in the driving seat; Community solutions and delivery. Discounted and reduced rates available for 4Children members. |
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Start Date: 13/10/2010 |
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Venue: Westminster, London |
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Start/End Time: 09:30 to 16:45 |
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Email: events@4Children.org.uk |
Telephone: 020 7522 6970 |
National Playwork Conference |
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Further details nearer to date. |
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Start Date: 01/03/2011 |
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Venue: Eastbourne |
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Start/End Time: 09:00 to 17:00 |
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End Date: 02/03/2011 |
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Email: info@meynellgames.org.uk |
Telephone: 01323 730 500 |
Philosophy at Play conference |
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An inter-disciplinary conference on philosophical aspects of play. Advance notice Register your interest now! |
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Start Date: 12/04/2011 |
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Venue: Gloucestershire |
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Start/End Time: 09:00 to 17:00 |
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End Date: 13/04/2011 |
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Email: philosophyatplay@glos.ac.uk |
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Playing into the Future - Surviving and Thriving |
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The 50th anniversary of the International Play Association (IPA) takes place in Cardiff 4th - 7th July 2011. |
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Start Date: 04/07/2011 |
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Venue: Cardiff |
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Start/End Time: 09:00 to 17:00 |
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End Date: 07/07/2011 |
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Email: info@playwales.org.uk |
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Tel: 01242 714596 Fax: 01242 715180
Email: team@playwork.co.uk