Playday fun in Amersham

To celebrate National Play Day, a whole host of events will be taking place in Amersham tomorrow, Wednesday, August 3.

King George V Field and Chiltern Pools will be filled with a range of activities, including climbing, swimming, football, basketball, skateboarding, crafts, street dance and magic. There'll be something for everyone, from tiny tots to teenagers to enjoy.

There is no need to book and the activities are free. The timetable is as follows:

11am     Indoor climbing

11am - 1pm   Story-telling and craft making

12noon - 2pm     Family swimming

12noon - 2pm     Team sports such as football and basketball

12noon - 3pm     Music workshop

1.30pm - 2.30pm Skateboarding workshop

12noon - 3pm     Children's entertainer, magic, Punch and Judy shows

2pm - 2.45pm     Toddler football

2pm - 3pm    Street dance

The event is funded by Bucks Community Foundation and supported by Chiltern District Council and Nexus Community.

Councillor Mimi Harker, Chiltern's Cabinet Member for young people and leisure said: "It's great to have our own local version of this amazing national event. We want the day to be as much fun as possible. Why not make a day of it and bring along a picnic."

Rick Durrant, General Manager for Nexus said:"Definitely a date for every young person's diary – a wide selection of exciting activities that are bound to be fun, whatever your age – and they are free!!!"

For more information about the Amersham event call Jamie on 01494 586534 or 07826 936810.

For details about National Playday visit www.playday.org.uk