Play Rangers

A new free exciting scheme for children and young people has been launched in Hertsmere's parks and open spaces.

Play Ranger Timetable Summer 2010 below 

Who are play rangers?

We are trained, police checked playworkers who bring equipment and encourage children to make more use of parks and open spaces in their communities.  This can include sports, games, natural play, den building and arts and crafts.  We listen to what the children want to do and help them achieve it.

                                 

What do play rangers do?

We aim to provide challenges with lots of fun outdoors in all weathers.  Our presence can provide children and young people with safe places to play and hang out.  We can also provide support to those in need.

We also help other people understand that children have the right to use the parks.  We help make sure the park is well looked after and safe for children and young people.

Children and young people are encouraged to use the sessions in the way they choose with freely chosen, self directed play.

This year we will be joined by the Sure Start Fun in the Park team, who will provide additional fun for the under 5s. Please note under 8's MUST be accompanied by a parent/carer at all times.

We also have the Rolling Base joining us too for some sessions, please look for the poster in the park. More dates to follow here soon.

New for this Summer 2010 - Rounders England have given us some great rounders equipment and we are looking to create a team from each area to take part in a final scheduled for Tuesday 24th August at the Philimore Recreation Ground. This will hopefully be a fantastic series of games and we need you all to come so we can make up a big team! Parents too can join in!

When do play rangers work?

Play rangers work with children and young people in their leisure time during the school holidays.  They may visit an area twice or three times a week including an early evening session.

The sessions operate an 'open access' principle, which means that children are free to come and go as they please.  They sign themselves in and out providing an emergency contact number

• PLEASE NOTE UNDER 8s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
• CHILDREN SHOULD DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR OUTDOOR PLAY.

Play Ranger locations for Summer 2010

Date	Time	Location
Every Monday from 26th July to 23rd August	12pm-2pm	Bushey - Millbrook Road - plus Sure Start Fun in the Park from 9th August - WD23 2BU
	3pm-5pm	Bushey - Windmill Park (off Clay Lane) - WD23 1NE
	6pm-8pm	Bushey - The Moatfield - WD23 3JU
Every Tuesday from 27th July to 24th August	12pm-2pm	Elstree - Composers Park - plus Sure Start Fun in the Park from 3rd August - WD6 3DG
	3pm-5pm	Radlett - Phillimore Recretion Ground, off Gills Hill Lane - WD7 8DD
	6pm-8pm	Borehamwood - Meadow Park NEW LOCATION!
Every Wednesday from 28th July to 25th August	12pm-2pm	Glebeland, South Mimms, off Blanche Lane - EN6 3PE
	3pm-5pm	Oakmere Park, Potters Bar - Plus Sure Start Fun in the Park from 4th August - EN6 5JN
	6pm-8pm	Furzefield, behind Furzefield Centre - EN6 3BW
Every Thursday from 29th July to 26th August	12pm-2pm	Shenley - open area near Tesco - plus Sure Start Fun in the Park from 5th August - WD7 9LP
	3pm-5pm	Farriers Way open space, Borehamwood - WD6 2SG
	6pm-8pm	Organ Hall Park, Organ Hall Estate, Borehamwood - WD6 4TB
Every Friday from 30th July to 27th August	1pm-3pm	Aberford Park, Borehamwood - plus Sure Start Fun in the Park from 6th August.
	4pm-6pm	Ripon Park, Ripon Way, Borehamwood - WD6 2ND
NATIONAL PLAY DAYS
Monday 2nd August	12pm-3pm	The Moatfield Bushey plus Fun in the Park
Wednesday 4th August	12pm-3pm	Oakmere Park, Potters Bar plus Fun in the Park
Friday 6th August	12pm-3pm	Aberford Park, Borehamwood plus Fun in the Park

Please note that the Play Rangers will be out and about in all weather (including snow as long as we can get there!) so please dress up warmly! In hot weather remember drinks and sun protection.

For more information, please phone 020 8207 7568 or email community.services@hertsmere.gov.uk