Our mission with play is to catalyse the conditions for creativity, connection and new friendships
Here’s a short film about where we’ve taken our 3 refurbished shipping containers over the last few years. And how we measure impact…may be a bit unorthodox
Read MoreIn the run up to Christmas we are getting creative and crafty at the Pop Up PlayLab, our home in the St John’s Centre
Fridays we have fun for the under 5’s and Saturdays is family fun for all ages.
Read MoreOur team of Carl, Rachael and Steph took play to the streets of Otley 22nd September
Post by Racheal Buble - one of the Playful Crew and Maker of giant bubbles
The rain held off exactly as long we needed it to as we brought joy to Boroughbridge in Otley on Sunday for #CarFreeDay; we only got a bit wet while we put the Wonderdome together, which made it a perfect climate for pavement chalk and giant bubbles.
Read MoreIt’s our final day on New Street this Saturday 28th September and we want residents and visitors to come share their ideas for a more Playful Huddersfield. We’ve met such a diverse range of people in the 4 days we’ve spent in the town centre, and heard a great deal of positive ideas. All of which will be collated and shared. Come see us between 11-4pm. It’s Free and Fun
Read MoreWe are seeking between 4-6 enthusiastic people aged between 15-19 to come join us at a half day workshop at Parlour in Queensgate Market 12-4pm on the 14th September to hear more about the brief, learn what skills you already have, give some hints/tips and new skills and your creative challenge to then interview friends, neighbours and family members with a set of short questions about play in Huddersfield Town Centre
Read MorePlayful Anywhere have been commissioned by Kirklees Council to carry out a community engagement programme called Playful Huddersfield.
Read MoreCharlie Mason is our first artist in residence at Playlab - aged just 14. Read more about what Charlie’s extraordinary talent
Read MoreFull-size dinosaurs are coming to life all over Leeds this summer and the whole family can have a monster day out hunting them down! If you are in search of things to do this summer, there are five to find around the city – all you need to do is follow the Jurassic Trail to track them down….Come get creative with us Fridays during August at our Dino Drop in Days
Read Moreimage by Thom Bartley
Had a fantastic day yesterday at Port Loop Urban Splash’s new development in Ladywood Birmingham.
The team at Impact Hub Birmingham pulled together a stunning day which included boat trips, giant bubbles, breakdancing, street art, collaborative murals, arts and crafts, cardboard cinema, kazoos and more
Read MoreLeeds City Centre. Accessible Space.
If you have an event you would like to run during the first two weeks of October and you need a space which will seat 30 people (but are self organising, can set up, promote it, tidy up etc) we will offer you use of Playlab for a realistic pay as you feel donation*
Read MoreWe’ve been busy getting the PlaylabLeeds Pop Up Space ready for making, creating and playing. Located in the heart of Leeds City Centre at the St John’s Shopping Centre
Read MoreIt has been a pretty mega month for Playful Anywhere, just taking a quick breath to share what we’ve been up to
Read MoreWe were commissioned by Sanctuary Housing to take Playbox01 to Shiregreen, Sheffield for 5 days of play, creativity and community gathering in May Half Term 2019
We spent a wonderful week getting to know residents, and they each other in Concord Park. A week of wonderdome, doodlebots, story creation, Lego, magic, collaborative painting, slime and spacehoopers…oh and a finale feast
Read MoreThe Leeds Young Inventors Club is looking to expand after successfully running a STEAM event for 9-13-year-olds last year. To do this we need your help!
Is your company looking to dispose of used laptops, tablets or monitors that we could repurpose to help inspire the next generation of innovators? We are looking for donations to help make the next Young Inventors event even better than that in 2018.
Read MoreWatch people’s eyes light up as they recall the games they played when growing up. What were your favourite games? Were they unique to where you lived? Called the same across the land.
We are on an ongoing quest to explore the games once played, the freedoms once enjoyed and connect people with generations growing up now. How do we ensure all ages get to play, roam, get fresh air and independence?
With support from Creative England we have been conducting research and exploring ways to capture stories of favourite games. We’re going to be in Leeds City Centre Wednesday 27th February filming people, young and old, as they recreate games they used to play.
If you ‘re about we’d love it if you could join us. 10.30am -12.30pm in Park Square and 2pm to 4pm at The Tetley. We’ll be following this up with visits to community centres and with partner organisations. Do let us know if you’d like to be involved as we progress
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