Leeds residents are being invited to transform their neighbourhoods into vibrant, playful spaces with the help of Playful Anywhere’s new Playcart initiative.
A playact is a mobile play station packed with creative resources designed to spark fun and connection in communities.
Playful Anywhere, a Pudsey-based organisation dedicated to fostering playfulness in public spaces, has launched three fully stocked Playcarts, available for communities to borrow and explore.
The initiative is part of a growing neighbourhood network supporting residents in making their streets and green spaces more sociable, welcoming and fun for all ages.
Emma Bearman, founder of Playful Anywhere, said: “Increasing play in communities isn’t just about children – it’s about creating more welcoming, connected, and friendly places for everyone.
“These Playcarts are a simple way to bring joy to everyday spaces, encourage conversation between neighbours, and reimagine our streets as places where people can gather, create, and connect.”
Throughout March, residents and local groups can borrow a Playcart, take it for a wander around their area, and bring people together through play — whether it’s chalking on pavements, blowing giant bubbles, or rediscovering classic games.
Join a Playcart Test-Drive Event:
- Saturday, 15 March, 12-2pm Canal Connections, Royal Armouries. Event link.
- Sunday, 16 March, 12-2pm, Opal, Cookridge. Event link.
Both sessions offer a chance for local residents, families, and community leaders to experience the Playcart in action and chat about how to bring more social, intergenerational fun to their area.
Marie Millward from Canal Connections, which is hosting the Playcart session near the Royal Armouries, said: We want to invite residents who’d love to make their local neighbourhood more child and teen-friendly to the two-hour session. We’re also keen to invite city centre dwellers and Climate Innovation District residents along to get to know us and to consider the power of play for bringing community together.”
Get Involved
If you’d like to borrow a Playcart, host a play session in your community, or find out more, contact Playful Anywhere at team@playfulanywhere.fun or visit www.playfulanywhere.fun
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