The NORCA Play Rangers are helping children aged 5 - 12 rediscover outdoor play!

Based in three of Norwich's parks - Waterloo, Eaton and Pilling - the Play Rangers give children the opportunity to get involved in imaginative and creative outdoor play whilst providing a guaranteed safe adult presence in the parks and play areas for both children and parents.

NORCA's two part time Play Rangers, Ruthe and Isabel also visit schools and community groups to encourage the children to get outside and play in the parks and to give them a taste of what the Rangers offer in their play sessions.

The Play Rangers are based in the play areas in the parks at guaranteed times during term time (see timetable) and during the school holidays. For holiday timetable updates see this website and the notice boards in the parks. The play sessions are informal and although the Rangers usually have some equipment with them, the sessions are mostly led by the children's imagination! All children must be accompanied by adults and all activities are free!

NORCA's Play Ranger service, which was launched in October 2008, is funded by the BIG Lottery Play Initiative Fund and supported by Norwich City Council. The BIG Lottery's Play Initiative Fund was set up in response to the Governments review of Children's Play - 'Getting Serious about Play'. In funding Play Initiatives the BIG Lottery aims to ensure that more children take part in a wider range of good, inclusive and accessible play experiences, that children have more choice and control over their play and that children develop greater wellbeing through play (including healthy growth, knowledge and understanding, creativity and capacity to learn). The Norwich City Council Play Strategy reflects these aims and highlights the need for a Play Ranger service. For a copy of the Norwich Play Strategy please contact Paul Nicholson, Children & Young People's Officer Community Services, at Norwich City Council on 0344 980 3333

HUNTING 'N' BUNTING AT EASTER!

Go Hunting and Bunting with your local Play Rangers this Easter!

The Play Rangers will help you play in the play areas and will also bring along some games for you to enjoy all based on - 'Hunting and Bunting'! - come along and find out what it's all about! Remember to wrap up warm when you come to the park and wear suitable clothes for playing in!

The Play Rangers will be in the parks at the following times:-

Waterloo Park Play Area
Weds 7th April 11am - 1pm
Sat 10th April 11am - 1pm
Weds 14th April 11am - 1pm

Eaton Park Play Area
Thurs 8th April 11am - 1pm
Thurs 15th April 11am - 1pm

Pilling Park Play Area
Fri 9th April 11am - 1pm
Fri 16th April 11am - 1pm

The Play Rangers can be contacted on 01603 760529 or Contact The Play Rangers by email.

To contact the Play Ranger Supervisor, Cathie Davies, phone 01603 760529 or Contact The Play Rangers.

The Parks

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