Play Gloucestershire
@playglos.bsky.social
A registered charity specialising in play activities for school aged children in Gloucestershire - GET OUT & PLAY
The afternoon got messy with foam ice creams, slime and painting.
One child decided to experiment with a roll of masking tape to see how far it would stretch until it ran out, starting inside the #PlaySanctuary 🧶
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters #P2N2 #SuperSaturday
One child decided to experiment with a roll of masking tape to see how far it would stretch until it ran out, starting inside the #PlaySanctuary 🧶
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters #P2N2 #SuperSaturday
January 26, 2026 at 11:19 AM
The afternoon got messy with foam ice creams, slime and painting.
One child decided to experiment with a roll of masking tape to see how far it would stretch until it ran out, starting inside the #PlaySanctuary 🧶
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters #P2N2 #SuperSaturday
One child decided to experiment with a roll of masking tape to see how far it would stretch until it ran out, starting inside the #PlaySanctuary 🧶
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters #P2N2 #SuperSaturday
The label maker was popular, used to identify magic potions and when the famous peg game was in full swing they used it to identify the ‘victims!’
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters #SuperSaturday
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters #SuperSaturday
January 26, 2026 at 11:09 AM
The label maker was popular, used to identify magic potions and when the famous peg game was in full swing they used it to identify the ‘victims!’
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters #SuperSaturday
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters #SuperSaturday
Potions, card games, crafts and plenty of role play kicked off our morning on #SuperSaturday
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters
January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Potions, card games, crafts and plenty of role play kicked off our morning on #SuperSaturday
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #PlayMatters
Our new #P2N2 group enjoyed exploring the newly decorated #PlaySanctuary on Wednesday.
Plenty of #active fun followed by marshmallows on the fire 🔥
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #TimeToBe #PlayWorkWorks
Plenty of #active fun followed by marshmallows on the fire 🔥
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #TimeToBe #PlayWorkWorks
January 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Our new #P2N2 group enjoyed exploring the newly decorated #PlaySanctuary on Wednesday.
Plenty of #active fun followed by marshmallows on the fire 🔥
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #TimeToBe #PlayWorkWorks
Plenty of #active fun followed by marshmallows on the fire 🔥
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #TimeToBe #PlayWorkWorks
The final product 🪩
The team are so excited to see how what the children think of the changes to their space and find out what they’d like to add/change in the future ☺️
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #SpringClean #PlayMatters #SafeSpaces
The team are so excited to see how what the children think of the changes to their space and find out what they’d like to add/change in the future ☺️
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #SpringClean #PlayMatters #SafeSpaces
January 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The final product 🪩
The team are so excited to see how what the children think of the changes to their space and find out what they’d like to add/change in the future ☺️
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #SpringClean #PlayMatters #SafeSpaces
The team are so excited to see how what the children think of the changes to their space and find out what they’d like to add/change in the future ☺️
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #SpringClean #PlayMatters #SafeSpaces
The #PlaySanctuary was rather quiet during the first two weeks of January as it underwent a revamp and much needed lick of paint! 🎨
Thanks to the creative talents of Play Rangers Jasmin, Ellie and the rest of the team it is refreshed ready for play…
#P2N2 @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #SpringClean
Thanks to the creative talents of Play Rangers Jasmin, Ellie and the rest of the team it is refreshed ready for play…
#P2N2 @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #SpringClean
January 23, 2026 at 11:35 AM
The #PlaySanctuary was rather quiet during the first two weeks of January as it underwent a revamp and much needed lick of paint! 🎨
Thanks to the creative talents of Play Rangers Jasmin, Ellie and the rest of the team it is refreshed ready for play…
#P2N2 @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #SpringClean
Thanks to the creative talents of Play Rangers Jasmin, Ellie and the rest of the team it is refreshed ready for play…
#P2N2 @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #SpringClean
The care and attention put into this creation highlights the importance of trusted adults and investment in relationships to allow for life affirming and changing moments, that only happen when playwork works.
#P2N2
#P2N2
January 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The care and attention put into this creation highlights the importance of trusted adults and investment in relationships to allow for life affirming and changing moments, that only happen when playwork works.
#P2N2
#P2N2
An update on the Lego diorama created by one of our amazing #YoungVolunteers.
Spending time and money, Jacob wanted to build something as thanks for all the play (we met him aged 6 - he’s now a teen!)
Starting with Play Ranger Jasmin, he’s added Ben, Charlie and office dog Dory 🐾
#P2N2 #lego
Spending time and money, Jacob wanted to build something as thanks for all the play (we met him aged 6 - he’s now a teen!)
Starting with Play Ranger Jasmin, he’s added Ben, Charlie and office dog Dory 🐾
#P2N2 #lego
January 16, 2026 at 3:12 PM
An update on the Lego diorama created by one of our amazing #YoungVolunteers.
Spending time and money, Jacob wanted to build something as thanks for all the play (we met him aged 6 - he’s now a teen!)
Starting with Play Ranger Jasmin, he’s added Ben, Charlie and office dog Dory 🐾
#P2N2 #lego
Spending time and money, Jacob wanted to build something as thanks for all the play (we met him aged 6 - he’s now a teen!)
Starting with Play Ranger Jasmin, he’s added Ben, Charlie and office dog Dory 🐾
#P2N2 #lego
Each week this term we have walked to #ThePlaySanctuary via our local park with our after school #PlayNurture group. Some older boys we know from community play meet us there for a very inclusive game of football on their way home from secondary school #EnjoyableRitual #P2N2
December 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Each week this term we have walked to #ThePlaySanctuary via our local park with our after school #PlayNurture group. Some older boys we know from community play meet us there for a very inclusive game of football on their way home from secondary school #EnjoyableRitual #P2N2
The stomp rocket was popular last night, this player spent a long time experimenting with multiple rockets, which often blasted off in totally different directions 🚀
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #CommunityPlay #ChildLedPlay
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #CommunityPlay #ChildLedPlay
December 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The stomp rocket was popular last night, this player spent a long time experimenting with multiple rockets, which often blasted off in totally different directions 🚀
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #CommunityPlay #ChildLedPlay
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #CommunityPlay #ChildLedPlay
Our session in #AylandGardens had a youth club vibe with friends catching up and hanging out.
They enjoyed hot chocolates with all the extras, and a year 6 asked for a debate to help them choose which secondary school to go to 🏫
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #P2N2 #CommunityPlay
They enjoyed hot chocolates with all the extras, and a year 6 asked for a debate to help them choose which secondary school to go to 🏫
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #P2N2 #CommunityPlay
December 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our session in #AylandGardens had a youth club vibe with friends catching up and hanging out.
They enjoyed hot chocolates with all the extras, and a year 6 asked for a debate to help them choose which secondary school to go to 🏫
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #P2N2 #CommunityPlay
They enjoyed hot chocolates with all the extras, and a year 6 asked for a debate to help them choose which secondary school to go to 🏫
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #P2N2 #CommunityPlay
Good shot! This was a v satisfying child led game with clay balls sticking to #ThePlaySanctuary wall. Sadly the Ranger was only given an occasional go. We may sneak back to have another go later!
December 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Good shot! This was a v satisfying child led game with clay balls sticking to #ThePlaySanctuary wall. Sadly the Ranger was only given an occasional go. We may sneak back to have another go later!
Some of our younger hounds enjoyed a spot of #IndividualPlayNurture in #ThePlaySanctuary today. Rafa and Dapple have some v big paws to fill 🐾🐾
December 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Some of our younger hounds enjoyed a spot of #IndividualPlayNurture in #ThePlaySanctuary today. Rafa and Dapple have some v big paws to fill 🐾🐾
Our players enjoyed getting creative with festive gingerbread trees and hot chocolates in #BishopsCleeve last night 🎄☕️
#FoodAndFun #PlayMatters #CommunityPlay
#FoodAndFun #PlayMatters #CommunityPlay
December 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Our players enjoyed getting creative with festive gingerbread trees and hot chocolates in #BishopsCleeve last night 🎄☕️
#FoodAndFun #PlayMatters #CommunityPlay
#FoodAndFun #PlayMatters #CommunityPlay
Some stunning skies over #AylandGardens last Tuesday whilst our players enjoyed colouring in and lots of #active games 🌅
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #CommunityPlay
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #CommunityPlay
December 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Some stunning skies over #AylandGardens last Tuesday whilst our players enjoyed colouring in and lots of #active games 🌅
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #CommunityPlay
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #CommunityPlay
Lots of #sensory play during the afternoon with water beads and the mud kitchen
Plus obstacle courses and card games 🫧
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #SuperSaturday #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
Plus obstacle courses and card games 🫧
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #SuperSaturday #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
December 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Lots of #sensory play during the afternoon with water beads and the mud kitchen
Plus obstacle courses and card games 🫧
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #SuperSaturday #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
Plus obstacle courses and card games 🫧
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #SuperSaturday #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
A cold and sunny #SuperSaturday this weekend ☀️
Our players enjoyed plenty of shop role play, group games with our super star #YoungVolunteers and paint creations 🎨
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe #Under8s
Our players enjoyed plenty of shop role play, group games with our super star #YoungVolunteers and paint creations 🎨
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe #Under8s
December 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A cold and sunny #SuperSaturday this weekend ☀️
Our players enjoyed plenty of shop role play, group games with our super star #YoungVolunteers and paint creations 🎨
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe #Under8s
Our players enjoyed plenty of shop role play, group games with our super star #YoungVolunteers and paint creations 🎨
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe #Under8s
Never a dull moment at #ThePlaySanctuary
Last night our #P2N2 group had fun with sellotape, trapping the Rangers and taping each other up
The first ‘trap’ was a time capsule designed to make whoever was inside younger 👵 👶
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
Last night our #P2N2 group had fun with sellotape, trapping the Rangers and taping each other up
The first ‘trap’ was a time capsule designed to make whoever was inside younger 👵 👶
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
December 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Never a dull moment at #ThePlaySanctuary
Last night our #P2N2 group had fun with sellotape, trapping the Rangers and taping each other up
The first ‘trap’ was a time capsule designed to make whoever was inside younger 👵 👶
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
Last night our #P2N2 group had fun with sellotape, trapping the Rangers and taping each other up
The first ‘trap’ was a time capsule designed to make whoever was inside younger 👵 👶
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
We also made new friends at the park 🐾 and enjoyed a few games of Bingo to end the session.
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
December 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
We also made new friends at the park 🐾 and enjoyed a few games of Bingo to end the session.
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #P2N2 #ChildLedPlay #TimeToBe
It’s always fascinating to watch the evolution of #childled play.
Last week our #P2N2 players co-created a game where the balloon had to land in the basketball hoop, followed by the basketball and then a bucket of water was placed underneath to create a splash - endless fun 🎈🏀 💦
#InfiniteGames
Last week our #P2N2 players co-created a game where the balloon had to land in the basketball hoop, followed by the basketball and then a bucket of water was placed underneath to create a splash - endless fun 🎈🏀 💦
#InfiniteGames
December 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
It’s always fascinating to watch the evolution of #childled play.
Last week our #P2N2 players co-created a game where the balloon had to land in the basketball hoop, followed by the basketball and then a bucket of water was placed underneath to create a splash - endless fun 🎈🏀 💦
#InfiniteGames
Last week our #P2N2 players co-created a game where the balloon had to land in the basketball hoop, followed by the basketball and then a bucket of water was placed underneath to create a splash - endless fun 🎈🏀 💦
#InfiniteGames
We have so many lovely friends of #ThePlaySanctuary. Today our fab volunteers from #GCHQ put up our new basketball net and installed solar lights in the play shack among other tasks.
#GreatJob #Thanks #DoGoodFeelGood
#GreatJob #Thanks #DoGoodFeelGood
November 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We have so many lovely friends of #ThePlaySanctuary. Today our fab volunteers from #GCHQ put up our new basketball net and installed solar lights in the play shack among other tasks.
#GreatJob #Thanks #DoGoodFeelGood
#GreatJob #Thanks #DoGoodFeelGood
Plenty of totally #childled group fun last night with our #P2N2 after school players.
From games of ‘Among Us’ in the park, to battles with robots and dinosaurs 🦖🤖
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #TimeToBe #PlayMatters #PlayWorkWorks
From games of ‘Among Us’ in the park, to battles with robots and dinosaurs 🦖🤖
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #TimeToBe #PlayMatters #PlayWorkWorks
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Plenty of totally #childled group fun last night with our #P2N2 after school players.
From games of ‘Among Us’ in the park, to battles with robots and dinosaurs 🦖🤖
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #TimeToBe #PlayMatters #PlayWorkWorks
From games of ‘Among Us’ in the park, to battles with robots and dinosaurs 🦖🤖
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #TimeToBe #PlayMatters #PlayWorkWorks
Some of our #P2N2 players felt under the weather on Wednesday, so after a play in the park they asked if we could project a film for them to watch 🎥 🍿
After a lie down and a recharge they chose to play Uno and illuminate the play shack💡
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #PlayWorkWorks #ChildLedPlay
After a lie down and a recharge they chose to play Uno and illuminate the play shack💡
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #PlayWorkWorks #ChildLedPlay
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Some of our #P2N2 players felt under the weather on Wednesday, so after a play in the park they asked if we could project a film for them to watch 🎥 🍿
After a lie down and a recharge they chose to play Uno and illuminate the play shack💡
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #PlayWorkWorks #ChildLedPlay
After a lie down and a recharge they chose to play Uno and illuminate the play shack💡
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #PlayWorkWorks #ChildLedPlay
Different vibe at our after school #P2N2 session at The Play Sanctuary now it’s dark. Card games and stories around the fire pit
#PlayingInTheDark
#PlayingInTheDark
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Different vibe at our after school #P2N2 session at The Play Sanctuary now it’s dark. Card games and stories around the fire pit
#PlayingInTheDark
#PlayingInTheDark
Nature provides us with loose parts and endless possibilities. Leaves piled up ready for the #P2N2 crew and a dominoes playing snail 🐌🍁
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Nature provides us with loose parts and endless possibilities. Leaves piled up ready for the #P2N2 crew and a dominoes playing snail 🐌🍁