Vale Play Development Team

04/05/2026

🌈 FREE PLAY SESSIONS – MAY HALF TERM 2026 🌈

Looking for something fun, active, and FREE this half term? 🎉

Come along to our open access play sessions for ages 5–14!

🧩 Playscheme sessions
📅 Tues 26 & Wed 27 May
🕙 10am–12pm & 1pm–3pm
📍 Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Barry

📦 Play Cube sessions
📅 Wed 27 May
🕥 10:30am–12pm
📍 Meggitt Road Play Area
🕑 2pm–3:30pm
📍 Wick Sports Pavilion
📅 Thurs 28 May
🕑 2pm–3:30pm
📍Caerleon Road, Dinas Powys

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Play Session
📅 Thurs 28 May
🕥 10:30am–12pm
📍 Belle Vue Park & Community Centre, Penarth

No need to book, just turn up and play!

✨ Fun, freedom to play, and lots of opportunities to explore!

🌈 SESIYNAU CHWARAE AM DDIM – HANNER TYMOR MIS MAI 2026 🌈

Yn chwilio am rywbeth hwyl, egnïol ac AM DDIM dros hanner tymor? 🎉

Dewch draw i’n sesiynau chwarae mynediad agored ar gyfer plant 5–14 oed!

🧩 Sesiynau cynllun chwarae
📅 Dydd Mawrth 26 a Dydd Mercher 27 Mai
🕙 10yb–12yp & 1yp–3yp
📍 Canolfan Ddysgu Gymunedol Palmerston, Y Barri

📦 Sesiynau Ciwb Chwarae
📅 Dydd Mercher 27 Mai
🕥 10.30yb–12yp
📍Maes Chwarae Heol Meggitt
🕑 2yp–3.30yp
📍Pafiliwn Chwaraeon Wick
📅 Dydd Iau 28 Mai
🕑 2yp–3.30yp
📍Heol Caerliw, Dinas Powys

👨‍👩‍👧 Sesiwn Chwarae i’r Teulu
📅 Dydd Iau 28 Mai
🕥 10.30yb–12yp
📍 Parc a Chanolfan Gymunedol Belle Vue, Penarth

Dim angen archebu, trowch draw a chwaraewch!

✨ Hwyl, rhyddid i chwarae, a llawer o gyfleoedd i archwilio!

30/04/2026

📢 Accessible & Inclusive Play in the Vale of Glamorgan

The Vale Play Team is gathering examples of parks and play areas that support disabled children and children with additional needs as part of the Council’s Play Sufficiency Duty.

We want to hear from families about the spaces that help children feel included, confident, and able to play in their own way.

The information you share will help us create a valuable resource for families across the Vale. 🔗 Complete the survey: https://forms.office.com/e/fvDq0eR7zm

📢 Chwarae Hygyrch ac Cynhwysol yn Bro Morgannwg

Mae Tîm Chwarae’r Fro yn casglu enghreifftiau o barciau ac ardaloedd chwarae sy’n cefnogi plant anabl a phlant ag anghenion ychwanegol, fel rhan o Ddyletswydd Digonolrwydd Chwarae Cyngor Bro Morgannwg.

Rydyn ni eisiau clywed gan deuluoedd am y mannau sy’n helpu plant i deimlo eu bod yn cael eu cynnwys, yn hyderus, ac yn gallu chwarae yn eu ffordd eu hunain.

Bydd yr wybodaeth a rennir yn ein helpu i greu adnodd gwerthfawr i deuluoedd ledled y Fro. 🔗 Cwblhewch yr arolwg: https://forms.office.com/e/fvDq0eR7zm

27/04/2026

We’re hiring! 🎉
Join our amazing Vale Play Team as a Casual Playworker.

If you’re reliable, fun, and love working with children, we want to hear from you!

👉 After‑school & holiday hours available
👉 Friendly, supportive team
👉 Make a real impact

Apply via Jay at Now Education:
📞 07376 549 568
📧 jay.amruth@noweducation.co.uk

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Rydym yn llogi! 🎉
Ymunwch â’n Tîm Chwarae Y Fro fel Gweithiwr Chwarae Achlysurol.

Os ydych chi’n ddibynadwy, yn hwyl ac yn mwynhau gweithio gyda phlant, hoffem glywed gennych!

👉 Oriau ar ôl ysgol a dros wyliau’r ysgol
👉 Tîm cyfeillgar a chefnogol
👉 Gwneud gwir wahaniaeth

I wneud cais, cysylltwch â Jay yn Now Education:
📞 07376 549 568
📧 jay.amruth@noweducation.co.uk

Get Back on Track Vale Family Compass Vale Communities for Work Plus Vale Celt+ Play Wales Seren in the Community Llanharan Drop In

24/04/2026

Thursday 11 June is the International Day of Play || Dydd Iau 11 Mehefin yw Diwrnod Rhyngwladol Chwarae 🥳

Join the Play 31 Challenge || Ymunwch â Her Chwarae 31! ⏰

Join the Play 31 Challenge!

We are calling on all schools across the UK and Ireland to give children 31 more minutes of play on International Day of Play.

The UK Children’s Play Policy Forum, in collaboration with the five IPA branches in the UK and Ireland, has launched its call to action for International Day of Play. The Play 31 Challenge is a call for all schools across the UK and Ireland to give children 31 more minutes of play on 11 June.

Find out more at: https://play.wales/news_category/play-31-challenge-for-international-day-of-play/

07/04/2026

More fun to come this week 🐰🐣🌞🌷

Open Access Playscheme (ages 5–14):
📅 Wednesday 8 April
🕙 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm
📍 Palmerston Community Learning Centre

Playful Libraries Family Craft Session:
📅 Thursday 9 April
🕥 10:30am – 12pm
📍 Llantwit Major Library

Family Play Session:
📅 Thursday 9 April
🕑 2pm – 3:30pm
📍 The Gathering Place St Athan

Playful Libraries Family Craft Session:
📅 Friday 10 April
🕑 2pm – 3:30pm
📍 Barry Library

No need to book onto any of these sessions, just turn up and play 🥳

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Mwy o hwyl i ddod yr wythnos hon 🐰🐣🌞🌷

Cynllun Chwarae Mynediad Agored (5–14 oed):
📅 Dydd Mercher 8 Ebrill
🕙 10yb – 12yp & 1yp – 3yp
📍 Canolfan Ddysgu Gymunedol Palmerston

Sesiwn Grefft Teuluol Llyfrgelloedd Chwareus:
📅 Dydd Iau 9 Ebrill
🕥 10:30yb – 12yp
📍 Llyfrgell Llantwit Major

Sesiwn Chwarae i’r Teulu:
📅 Dydd Iau 9 Ebrill
🕑 2yp – 3:30yp
📍 The Gathering Place, Sain Tathan

Sesiwn Grefft Teuluol Llyfrgelloedd Chwareus:
📅 Dydd Gwener 10 Ebrill
🕑 2yp – 3:30yp
📍 Llyfrgell y Barri

Dim angen archebu ar gyfer unrhyw un o’r sesiynau hyn, dewch draw i chwarae 🥳

Vale Family Compass Vale of Glamorgan Libraries Vale Sports Development Team Vale of Glamorgan Council Cyngor Bro Morgannwg The Gathering Place St Athan fans Beautiful Barry

24/03/2026

Join the Easter fun with Vale Play Team! 🌸🐰

We have our registered Open Access Playscheme for ages 5–14, plus Family Play Sessions and Playful Libraries sessions for families during the holidays.

✅ Free to attend
📍 Sessions across the Vale of Glamorgan: Barry | Penarth | St Athan | Llantwit
📅 Sessions running throughout the Easter holidays
⏰ Morning & afternoon times available
🎨 No booking needed – just turn up and play!

Please share to help spread the word 💚

Ymunwch â hwyl y Pasg gyda Thîm Chwarae’r Fro! 🌸🐰

Mae gennym Gynllun Chwarae Mynediad Agored cofrestredig ar gyfer oedrannau 5–14, ynghyd â Sesiynau Chwarae i’r Teulu a sesiynau Llyfrgelloedd Chwareus i deuluoedd yn ystod y gwyliau.

✅ Am ddim i fynychu
📍 Sesiynau ledled Bro Morganwg: Y Barri | Penarth | Sain Tathan | Llanilltud
📅 Sesiynau’n rhedeg drwy gydol gwyliau’r Pasg
⏰ Amseroedd bore a phrynhawn ar gael
🎨 Dim angen archebu – trowch i fyny a chwaraewch!

Rhannwch i helpu i ledaenu’r gair 💚


Vale Flying Start Vale Sports Development Team Vale of Glamorgan Council Vale of Glamorgan Libraries The Gathering Place St Athan Friends of Belle Vue Park, Penarth

13/03/2026

What an inspiring day we had yesterday! ✨

Celebrating the monumental impact Playing Out has made globally, to improve the opportunities children across the world have to play out on their own streets, in their own communities. 🌍

Thank you for a wonderful day, and to all the support you have given so many people, creating a more playful world for everyone. 🫟

If you live in the Vale and are interested in closing your road for the purpose of play, please email streetplay@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 📧

Am ddiwrnod ysbrydoledig gawson ni ddoe!✨

Yn dathlu’r effaith aruthrol y mae Chwarae Allan wedi’i chael yn fyd-eang, i wella’r cyfleoedd sydd gan blant ledled y byd i chwarae allan ar eu strydoedd eu hunain, yn eu cymunedau eu hunain. 🌍

Diolch i chi am ddiwrnod gwych, ac i’r holl gefnogaeth rydych chi wedi’i rhoi i gynifer o bobl, gan greu byd mwy chwareus i bawb.🫟

Os ydych chi’n byw yn y Fro ac yn awyddus i gau eich ffordd at ddiben chwarae, anfonwch e-bost at streetplay@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 📧

25/02/2026

Join us for a FREE Family Play Session at Porthkerry Park, Barry 🌳
📅 Thursday 5 March
⏰ 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Enjoy creative, hands-on activities including:

🔥 Outdoor Fire Workshop Ignite Unlocking Potential ltd
♻️ Junk Modelling Re-Create / Ail-Greu
🛞 Loose Parts Play Seren in the Community
🎨 Playful Pebbles & Play Packs Vale Play Development Team

No booking needed – just come along! Rain or shine ☀️🌧️🎪

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Ymunwch â ni am Sesiwn Chwarae Teuluol AM DDIM ym Mharc Porthceri, Y Barri 🌳
📅 Dydd Iau 5 Mawrth
⏰ 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Mwynhewch weithgareddau creadigol, ymarferol gan gynnwys:

🔥 Gweithdy Tân Awyr Agored
♻️ Modelu Sbwriel
🛞 Chwarae Rhannau Rhydd
🎨 Pecynnau Chwarae a Cherrigyn Chwareus

Nid oes angen archebu – dewch draw! Boed law neu hindda ☀️🌧️🎪

17/02/2026

🎉 Join us for A Play Friendly Vale!
A day dedicated to play, connection, and community.

📍 Porthkerry Country Park
📅 Thursday 5 March
⏰ 10am – 3pm: Conference for play-minded professionals
⏰ 3.30pm – 5pm: Play session for families ✨ No booking needed – just turn up and play!

Let’s celebrate the power of play together 💛

👉 Professionals can book their place online now: https://forms.office.com/e/cBfBdCmYHH

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🎉 Ymunwch â ni am Gwm Chwarae-Gyfeillgar!

Diwrnod wedi'i gysegru i chwarae, cysylltiad, a chymuned.

📍 Parc Gwledig Porthceri
📅 Dydd Iau 5 Mawrth

⏰ 10am – 3pm
Cynhadledd i weithwyr proffesiynol sy'n meddwl am chwarae

⏰ 3.30pm – 5pm
Sesiwn chwarae i deuluoedd ✨
Nid oes angen archebu – dewch draw a chwaraewch!

Gadewch i ni ddathlu pŵer chwarae gyda'n gilydd 💛

👉 Gall gweithwyr proffesiynol archebu eu lle yma:
https://forms.office.com/e/cBfBdCmYHH

09/02/2026

🌞🌳 FREE February Half Term Play Sessions 🌳🌞

✨ Open Acess Playscheme (Ages 5–14) ✨
📍 Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Barry
🆓 Free to attend – registration required
📦♻️🎨🎪🌷

✨ Family Play Sessions ✨
📍 The Gathering Place, St Athan
📍 Belle Vue Park & Community Centre, Penarth
🆓 Free to attend
🌼🔎🖍️🧩

🍎🍐 Our sessions are all funded by the Welsh Government’s Playworks Holiday Project, and delivered by Vale Play Team. Healthy snacks available at each session 🍊🍌

If you've never been to our sessions, you can complete a Community Play Registration Form online https://forms.office.com/r/nac45wNYHw 📝

🌞🌳 Sesiynau Chwarae Hanner Tymor Chwefror AM DDIM 🌳🌞

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✨ Cynllun Chwarae Mynediad Agored (Oedran 5–14) ✨
📍 Canolfan Ddysgu Gymunedol Palmerston, Y Barri
🆓 Am ddim i fynychu – angen cofrestru
📦♻️🎨🎪🌷

✨Sesiynau Chwarae i'r Teulu✨
📍 Y Man Ymgynnull, Sain Tathan
📍 Parc a Chanolfan Gymunedol Belle Vue, Penarth
🆓 Am ddim i fynychu
🌼🔎🖍️🧩

🍎🍐 Mae ein sesiynau i gyd wedi'u hariannu gan Brosiect Gwyliau Playworks Llywodraeth Cymru, a'u cyflwyno gan Dîm Chwarae'r Fro. Byrbrydau iach ar gael ym mhob sesiwn 🍊🍌

Os nad ydych erioed wedi bod i’n sesiynau, gallwch lenwi Ffurflen Gofrestru Chwarae Cymunedol ar-lein yma:
https://forms.office.com/r/nac45wNYHw 📝

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Vale Play Team!
Thank you to all the children, families, and partners who’ve made this year so special. We hope your holidays are filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of play. 🎅🎁
We look forward to seeing what 2026 brings ✨

🎄✨ Nadolig Llawen gan Dîm Chwarae’r Fro!
Diolch i’r holl blant, teuluoedd a phartneriaid sydd wedi gwneud y flwyddyn hon mor arbennig. Gobeithiwn y bydd eich gwyliau’n llawn chwerthin, llawenydd a digonedd o chwarae. 🎅🎁
Edrychwn ymlaen at weld beth mae 2026 yn ei gynnig ✨