PlayBoard NI
@playboardni.bsky.social
PlayBoard is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people's play in Northern Ireland. www.playboard.org
Upcoming workshops - book now!
🟣Financial support for working parents for childcare practitioners & parents, 12 Aug, 10am or 7pm, online.
🟣 Branching out: outdoor play unleashed for school-age childcare practitioners, 15 Aug, 10am-1pm, Belfast.
👉 www.playboard.org/training-events
🟣Financial support for working parents for childcare practitioners & parents, 12 Aug, 10am or 7pm, online.
🟣 Branching out: outdoor play unleashed for school-age childcare practitioners, 15 Aug, 10am-1pm, Belfast.
👉 www.playboard.org/training-events
August 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Upcoming workshops - book now!
🟣Financial support for working parents for childcare practitioners & parents, 12 Aug, 10am or 7pm, online.
🟣 Branching out: outdoor play unleashed for school-age childcare practitioners, 15 Aug, 10am-1pm, Belfast.
👉 www.playboard.org/training-events
🟣Financial support for working parents for childcare practitioners & parents, 12 Aug, 10am or 7pm, online.
🟣 Branching out: outdoor play unleashed for school-age childcare practitioners, 15 Aug, 10am-1pm, Belfast.
👉 www.playboard.org/training-events
We hope everyone enjoyed a fun-filled #Playday2025!
If you organised an event, we'd love your feedback - fill out the short survey at forms.office.com/e/3hHkYNAwLL
Date for your diary: #Playday2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 August 2026! 🥳
If you organised an event, we'd love your feedback - fill out the short survey at forms.office.com/e/3hHkYNAwLL
Date for your diary: #Playday2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 August 2026! 🥳
August 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We hope everyone enjoyed a fun-filled #Playday2025!
If you organised an event, we'd love your feedback - fill out the short survey at forms.office.com/e/3hHkYNAwLL
Date for your diary: #Playday2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 August 2026! 🥳
If you organised an event, we'd love your feedback - fill out the short survey at forms.office.com/e/3hHkYNAwLL
Date for your diary: #Playday2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 August 2026! 🥳
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁!
We celebrated #Playday2025 with parachute games, chalk art and messy play.🎨🎈
Thanks to @ikeauk.bsky.social, Cllr Tracy Kelly, Lord Mayor of Belfast, and all who joined us to support #SpacesForPlay - creating welcoming spaces for children to play, connect and have fun!
We celebrated #Playday2025 with parachute games, chalk art and messy play.🎨🎈
Thanks to @ikeauk.bsky.social, Cllr Tracy Kelly, Lord Mayor of Belfast, and all who joined us to support #SpacesForPlay - creating welcoming spaces for children to play, connect and have fun!
August 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁!
We celebrated #Playday2025 with parachute games, chalk art and messy play.🎨🎈
Thanks to @ikeauk.bsky.social, Cllr Tracy Kelly, Lord Mayor of Belfast, and all who joined us to support #SpacesForPlay - creating welcoming spaces for children to play, connect and have fun!
We celebrated #Playday2025 with parachute games, chalk art and messy play.🎨🎈
Thanks to @ikeauk.bsky.social, Cllr Tracy Kelly, Lord Mayor of Belfast, and all who joined us to support #SpacesForPlay - creating welcoming spaces for children to play, connect and have fun!
PlayBoard Calls For Investment In Better Spaces For Play Across Northern Ireland
👉 www.playboard.org/playboard-calls-for-investment-in-better-spaces-for-play-across-northern-ireland
#Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay
👉 www.playboard.org/playboard-calls-for-investment-in-better-spaces-for-play-across-northern-ireland
#Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay
August 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
PlayBoard Calls For Investment In Better Spaces For Play Across Northern Ireland
👉 www.playboard.org/playboard-calls-for-investment-in-better-spaces-for-play-across-northern-ireland
#Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay
👉 www.playboard.org/playboard-calls-for-investment-in-better-spaces-for-play-across-northern-ireland
#Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay
#TeamPlayBoard will be visiting IKEA Belfast to celebrate #Playday2025 tomorrow between 10am and 1pm.
Drop by to enjoy playful activities, chat with our team, and pick up free activity handouts for inspiration to play at home. #SpacesForPlay #SummerOfPlay ☀️
Drop by to enjoy playful activities, chat with our team, and pick up free activity handouts for inspiration to play at home. #SpacesForPlay #SummerOfPlay ☀️
August 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#TeamPlayBoard will be visiting IKEA Belfast to celebrate #Playday2025 tomorrow between 10am and 1pm.
Drop by to enjoy playful activities, chat with our team, and pick up free activity handouts for inspiration to play at home. #SpacesForPlay #SummerOfPlay ☀️
Drop by to enjoy playful activities, chat with our team, and pick up free activity handouts for inspiration to play at home. #SpacesForPlay #SummerOfPlay ☀️
Check out our NEW resource full of fun, easy ideas to get out & play!
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
August 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Check out our NEW resource full of fun, easy ideas to get out & play!
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺!
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Senior Management Team in the pivotal role of Director of Corporate Services & Finance.
Visit www.playboard.org/join-our-leadership-team
#jobsni #nijobs
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Senior Management Team in the pivotal role of Director of Corporate Services & Finance.
Visit www.playboard.org/join-our-leadership-team
#jobsni #nijobs
August 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺!
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Senior Management Team in the pivotal role of Director of Corporate Services & Finance.
Visit www.playboard.org/join-our-leadership-team
#jobsni #nijobs
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Senior Management Team in the pivotal role of Director of Corporate Services & Finance.
Visit www.playboard.org/join-our-leadership-team
#jobsni #nijobs
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 #Playday2025!
Places still available for our fun play sessions for school-age children with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council on 6 August:
☀️ Armagh Palace, 10am–12pm
☀️ Loughgall Country Park, 2–4pm
Book: getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
Places still available for our fun play sessions for school-age children with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council on 6 August:
☀️ Armagh Palace, 10am–12pm
☀️ Loughgall Country Park, 2–4pm
Book: getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
August 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 #Playday2025!
Places still available for our fun play sessions for school-age children with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council on 6 August:
☀️ Armagh Palace, 10am–12pm
☀️ Loughgall Country Park, 2–4pm
Book: getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
Places still available for our fun play sessions for school-age children with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council on 6 August:
☀️ Armagh Palace, 10am–12pm
☀️ Loughgall Country Park, 2–4pm
Book: getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
Catch up on the latest play news in this month's 𝘌-𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺, including:
🔵 Get involved in #Playday2025
🔵 Opportunity to join #TeamPlayBoard leadership team
🔵 Upcoming FREE workshops
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Subscribe at www.playboard.org
🔵 Get involved in #Playday2025
🔵 Opportunity to join #TeamPlayBoard leadership team
🔵 Upcoming FREE workshops
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Subscribe at www.playboard.org
July 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Catch up on the latest play news in this month's 𝘌-𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺, including:
🔵 Get involved in #Playday2025
🔵 Opportunity to join #TeamPlayBoard leadership team
🔵 Upcoming FREE workshops
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Subscribe at www.playboard.org
🔵 Get involved in #Playday2025
🔵 Opportunity to join #TeamPlayBoard leadership team
🔵 Upcoming FREE workshops
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Subscribe at www.playboard.org
Let's play! Visit www.playboard.org/play-activities for #SummerOfPlay inspiration! ☀️
July 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Let's play! Visit www.playboard.org/play-activities for #SummerOfPlay inspiration! ☀️
One week to go until #Playday2025! 🎉
On 6 August join our call for better #SpacesForPlay!
Visit our website at www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for more info including new Playful Playday Adventures.
On 6 August join our call for better #SpacesForPlay!
Visit our website at www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for more info including new Playful Playday Adventures.
July 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
One week to go until #Playday2025! 🎉
On 6 August join our call for better #SpacesForPlay!
Visit our website at www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for more info including new Playful Playday Adventures.
On 6 August join our call for better #SpacesForPlay!
Visit our website at www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for more info including new Playful Playday Adventures.
Branching Out: Outdoor Play Unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
July 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Branching Out: Outdoor Play Unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
Read the latest edition of Play Nation Magazine featuring an update on the need for #SpacesForPlay in Northern Ireland from @angstallard.bsky.social
👉 playnation.uk/magazine/
👉 playnation.uk/magazine/
July 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Read the latest edition of Play Nation Magazine featuring an update on the need for #SpacesForPlay in Northern Ireland from @angstallard.bsky.social
👉 playnation.uk/magazine/
👉 playnation.uk/magazine/
We're looking forward to joining Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council to deliver 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 - child-led play sessions with loose parts, arts & crafts, den building, sensory play & more! ☀️
Open to primary school age children - register at getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
#Playday2025
Open to primary school age children - register at getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
#Playday2025
July 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We're looking forward to joining Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council to deliver 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 - child-led play sessions with loose parts, arts & crafts, den building, sensory play & more! ☀️
Open to primary school age children - register at getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
#Playday2025
Open to primary school age children - register at getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
#Playday2025
Play activity doesn’t need to cost lots of money or involve expensive toys or days out. There are many ‘free and found’ play opportunities that can take place within homes, communities, and settings.
For more ideas, go to www.playboard.org/resources/play-in-times-of-hardship
For more ideas, go to www.playboard.org/resources/play-in-times-of-hardship
July 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Play activity doesn’t need to cost lots of money or involve expensive toys or days out. There are many ‘free and found’ play opportunities that can take place within homes, communities, and settings.
For more ideas, go to www.playboard.org/resources/play-in-times-of-hardship
For more ideas, go to www.playboard.org/resources/play-in-times-of-hardship
Info Session on Financial Support Available to Working Parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
July 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Info Session on Financial Support Available to Working Parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
Just 3⃣ weeks to go until #Playday2025! 😀
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for Council events happening in and around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay ☀️
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for Council events happening in and around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay ☀️
July 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Just 3⃣ weeks to go until #Playday2025! 😀
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for Council events happening in and around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay ☀️
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for Council events happening in and around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay ☀️
PlayBoard is closed Monday and Tuesday.
For low-cost #SummerOfPlay ideas visit our play activities page at www.playboard.org/play-activities
For low-cost #SummerOfPlay ideas visit our play activities page at www.playboard.org/play-activities
July 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
PlayBoard is closed Monday and Tuesday.
For low-cost #SummerOfPlay ideas visit our play activities page at www.playboard.org/play-activities
For low-cost #SummerOfPlay ideas visit our play activities page at www.playboard.org/play-activities
SAVE THE DATE! School-Age Childcare: The Journey – The Future
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
SAVE THE DATE! School-Age Childcare: The Journey – The Future
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
Just 4 weeks to #Playday2025! ☀️🥳
If you're planning an event in NI, which is free and open to the public, let us know and we'll share. Tag us or email info@playboard.org
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for council summer events happening around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay
If you're planning an event in NI, which is free and open to the public, let us know and we'll share. Tag us or email info@playboard.org
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for council summer events happening around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay
July 10, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Just 4 weeks to #Playday2025! ☀️🥳
If you're planning an event in NI, which is free and open to the public, let us know and we'll share. Tag us or email info@playboard.org
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for council summer events happening around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay
If you're planning an event in NI, which is free and open to the public, let us know and we'll share. Tag us or email info@playboard.org
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for council summer events happening around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay
⭐ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 ⭐
The countdown to #Playday2025 is on! In 5️⃣ weeks time, children, families, and communities across the UK will be getting out to play. 🎉
#SpacesForPlay
The countdown to #Playday2025 is on! In 5️⃣ weeks time, children, families, and communities across the UK will be getting out to play. 🎉
#SpacesForPlay
July 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
⭐ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 ⭐
The countdown to #Playday2025 is on! In 5️⃣ weeks time, children, families, and communities across the UK will be getting out to play. 🎉
#SpacesForPlay
The countdown to #Playday2025 is on! In 5️⃣ weeks time, children, families, and communities across the UK will be getting out to play. 🎉
#SpacesForPlay
We're pleased to be joining Donegal Sports Partnership to deliver Play Leader training on 17 July.
DSP is now recruiting volunteers in the Donegal area to complete the training with the view to assisting the running of a children's Active Play programme.
EOI: form.jotform.com/251693022950...
DSP is now recruiting volunteers in the Donegal area to complete the training with the view to assisting the running of a children's Active Play programme.
EOI: form.jotform.com/251693022950...
June 30, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We're pleased to be joining Donegal Sports Partnership to deliver Play Leader training on 17 July.
DSP is now recruiting volunteers in the Donegal area to complete the training with the view to assisting the running of a children's Active Play programme.
EOI: form.jotform.com/251693022950...
DSP is now recruiting volunteers in the Donegal area to complete the training with the view to assisting the running of a children's Active Play programme.
EOI: form.jotform.com/251693022950...
For a #SummerOfPlay check out 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺! This FREE resource is packed with ideas - things to make and do, things to do on the beach or in the forest, group games, water games, and much more. ☀️
Go to www.playboard.org/resources/way-to-play
Go to www.playboard.org/resources/way-to-play
June 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
For a #SummerOfPlay check out 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺! This FREE resource is packed with ideas - things to make and do, things to do on the beach or in the forest, group games, water games, and much more. ☀️
Go to www.playboard.org/resources/way-to-play
Go to www.playboard.org/resources/way-to-play
Summer is here! Happy holidays, everyone! 🎉
Check out our range of low-cost play activities at www.playboard.org/play-activities including ideas for outdoor fun, street play, and play for busy parents.
Here's to a great #SummerOfPlay! ☀️
Check out our range of low-cost play activities at www.playboard.org/play-activities including ideas for outdoor fun, street play, and play for busy parents.
Here's to a great #SummerOfPlay! ☀️
June 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Summer is here! Happy holidays, everyone! 🎉
Check out our range of low-cost play activities at www.playboard.org/play-activities including ideas for outdoor fun, street play, and play for busy parents.
Here's to a great #SummerOfPlay! ☀️
Check out our range of low-cost play activities at www.playboard.org/play-activities including ideas for outdoor fun, street play, and play for busy parents.
Here's to a great #SummerOfPlay! ☀️
Catch up on the latest play news in this month’s E-Play, with new summer resources and school programme opportunities.
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Sign up for FREE membership at playboard.org/membership or subscribe on our website to receive your copy next month.
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Sign up for FREE membership at playboard.org/membership or subscribe on our website to receive your copy next month.
June 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Catch up on the latest play news in this month’s E-Play, with new summer resources and school programme opportunities.
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Sign up for FREE membership at playboard.org/membership or subscribe on our website to receive your copy next month.
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Sign up for FREE membership at playboard.org/membership or subscribe on our website to receive your copy next month.