By Fran Graham
A Playbox has landed in Armley signalling the start of Armley Play Week in the countdown to Armley Festival 2024 on 14 September.
Thanks to a Play Enabling Grant from Child Friendly Leeds (Leeds City Council) – residents are invited to enjoy some outdoor fun on Armley’s green space off Town Street this September.Â
The Playbox is open on Armley Moor today (Sunday). Residents of all ages are encouraged to come and play with the giant marble run and other Playbox favourites; Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Playbox Sessions are free and are being held on:
- Sunday 8 September 11-3pm
- Tuesday 10 September 2.45-5pm
- Thursday 12 September 11-3pm
- Friday 13 September 1-5pm
- Saturday 14 September (Armley Festival) 12-6pm.
Parents can book for a quiet session on Tuesday, 10 September, from 1pm-2.30pm, designed to support children who will benefit from a smaller group and less stimulation and stress. Contact armleyfest@gmail.com to book a free place.
Armley Action Team has teamed up with Playful Anywhere to bring the Playbox back to its roots in Armley, to create more reasons to play on Town Street’s green space, and to find out who wants to help bring a permanent Playbox to the area.
AAT is inviting local businesses to get in touch if they can offer support for a permanent playbox owned by Armley’s children and young people, through sponsorship or services such as haulage, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, design and architectural skills.
For more information contact Fran Graham at Armley Action Team on armleyactionteam@gmail.com.
Sponsored content
