HUNDREDS of children descended on Whitehall Recreation Ground to celebrate National Play Day.
Rugby Borough Council’s (RBC) Play Rangers team laid on a feast of fun to mark the event, organised by Play England, to promote the importance of play in children’s lives.
Activities included a wide range of sports, trampolining, a climbing wall, bouncy castle, assault course and zumba sessions.
Visitors had the chance to make a feathered friend with BB Falconry’s birds of prey, while Rugby Art Gallery and Museum’s learning and outreach team gave children the chance to indulge in creative, messy play.
RBC’s spokesman for leisure and wellbeing Howard Roberts said: “Our annual National Play Day celebration has always proved popular and we were delighted to welcome so many families to Whitehall Rec on a stunning summer day.
“The event promotes the benefits of play in a child’s development and also highlights the need for all of us to play a part in protecting and respecting our parks and open spaces.”
The council’s Play Rangers team and Rugby Art Gallery and Museum have organised a programme of events and activities to keep youngsters entertained during the school summer holidays.
Visit www.rugby.gov.uk/summerplay for more details.
