Ute Navidi
Ute says...
At London Play, we are working for a capital where all children can play
Attitudes to children’s play today range from outright intolerance to wishing for a return to a golden age. But every generation of children develop their own play. Inter-generational awareness of play means passing on traditional play and games to children, and adults finding out about 21st play of today’s children.
London Play is entering 2009 with an invitation to all Londoners to become one of 1000 Play Champions in the capital. To find out more please contact ute@londonplay.org.uk
London Play, the London regional children's charity working for a capital where all children can play, is today launching new street signs which will transform local open spaces into playable spaces, with a call for all managers of public spaces to 'Get Child-friendly!'.
Many people promoting play in London have been complaining for a long time about the proliferation of "No Ball Games" signs.
<>Now there is an alternative - just in time for the many new natural play areas springing up all...London Play is pleased to announce that its Chief Executive, Dr Ute Navidi, has been appointed by Westminster City Council and WestOne as a member of the 7-strong Inclusive Design Panel (IDP) for Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street (ORB), officially constituted at the inaugural meeting on Thursday 27 November 2008. The IDP reflects a mix of expertise and represents specific interests and experience of accessibility and inclusivity.
<>One of the challenges outlined in the Draft ORB...Invest a quid per London kid in London Play - it's our 10th anniversary campaign. Please visit www.londonplay.org.uk
Visit www.londonplay.org.uk to find out about the winner of the 2008 Award - chosen with the very active participation by children from last year's winner (Glamis Road, Tower Hamlets) - namely Somerford Grove Adventure Playground in Haringey.
