Jeely Piece in the Woods
July 8, 2010 by localnews
by Lynsay Keough
The Castlemilk Jeely Piece Club will launch its exciting new outdoor project on Friday 9 July at 1pm.
The launch will take place in Castlemilk woodlands and elected members are among the invited guests.
The Jeely was successful in securing funding from the £4 million Investment in Play from
the Scottish Government this year and is one of 27 organisations chosen by
Inspiring Scotland which is working in partnership with the Government
The aim of the investment is to help the play sector in Scotland grow and offer increased
opportunities for play to children aged 5-13 years.
The Jeely has been providing play opportunities for 35 years. This funding enables them to employ a new team of play workers who will coach the children in activities in an outdoor environment. The natural space lets them use their own imagination, develop their sense of adventure, explore and create their own play activities around the woods and the water. It also increases their physical exercise and enables them to enjoy the kind of freedom children experienced 20 or 30 years ago. This project is vital in bringing Castlemilk woodlands back to life for children and families
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