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Fourth Designs for Play Study Tour: Stirling – 10/11/12 September 2008

Starting evening of 10 September. Study Tour 11/12 September

An unparalled opportunity to learn about the theory and practice informing Stirling's approach to the design and maintenance of spaces for play.

The Study Tour is designed to question fundamentally how play is provided for - but also to show just how different things can be.

The Study Tour demonstrates just what can be done – linking theory to practice - based on a proven track record of dealing with the policy and practice realities on the ground.

The three study tours thus far undertaken have received an enthusiastic response from each participant. Participants include: play officers; landscape architects; Pathfinders and Playbuilders, parks officers; children services and children's centre managers; those responsible for fixed equipment playgrounds.

« Click here to book online now »

The study tour includes:

PLAYLINK's Unleashing Possibility Seminar that addresses fundamentals: risk and play; legal position; consultation; public perceptions of play; a critique of conventional play space
Site visits to Stirling's urban and rural play areas - the opportunity to see practice in action and to discuss each with the designers and providers.
Extended question and answer session for participants to raise their own questions and concerns. Comprehensive information pack including detailed site information.

Sue Gutteridge and Judi Legg, who together developed Stirling Council's innovative approach to the design and development of play space, will lead the study tour. In association with PLAYLINK the study tour will look at both theory and practice, the opportunities and potential pitfalls, of providing rich play environments that respond to children and young people's play needs and wishes.

Who should join PLAYLINK's Stirling Study Tour?

The study tour will be of interest of all those responsible for:

Providing for play, both at Officer and Member levels
Landscape Architects and Designers
Pathfinders and Playbuilders
Designing for play
Maintaining spaces for play
Health and safety inspectors.

The price of £615.00 plus VAT per person includes two nights accommodation, all meals and snacks and mini-bus travel during the study tour.

There will be a maximum of fourteen participants on each study tour with three/four guides, ensuring the chance to discuss and share individual issues.

Study Tour Itinerary

We start on the 10 September at 8.00 p.m. with dinner. The 11 and 12 September are a mix of seminars and site visits. The study tour ends at 4.30p.m. on the 12 September. The nearest station to the hotel is Bridge of Allan (ten minutes from hotel). Trains from Edinburgh go to Bridge of Allan (journey time about an hour). Edinburgh airport is the nearest. If you are travelling by aeroplane it is quickest to connect to the Bridge of Allan railway line at Edinburgh Park, a short taxi ride from the airport.

« Click here to book online now »

We would appreciate your help in disseminating information about PLAYLINK's work.

If you care to, please:

Send this notice to individuals and organisations offering them the opportunity to join the PLAYLINK/Freeplay Network emailing list. This will help keep them informed about events and developments.
If you are signing on for the first time, click the link below to record your contact details.

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	You are receiving this email from PLAYLINK because you are subscribed to our mailing list. To ensure that you receive emails from us, add info@playlink.org.uk to your address book. To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please follow the instructions at the end of the email. Fourth Designs for Play Study Tour: Stirling – 10/11/12 September 2008 Starting evening of 10 September. Study Tour 11/12 September An unparalled opportunity to learn about the theory and practice informing Stirling's approach to the design and maintenance of spaces for play. The Study Tour is designed to question fundamentally how play is provided for - but also to show just how different things can be. The Study Tour demonstrates just what can be done – linking theory to practice - based on a proven track record of dealing with the policy and practice realities on the ground. The three study tours thus far undertaken have received an enthusiastic response from each participant. Participants include: play officers; landscape architects; Pathfinders and Playbuilders, parks officers; children services and children's centre managers; those responsible for fixed equipment playgrounds. « Click here to book online now » The study tour includes: PLAYLINK's Unleashing Possibility Seminar that addresses fundamentals: risk and play; legal position; consultation; public perceptions of play; a critique of conventional play space Site visits to Stirling's urban and rural play areas - the opportunity to see practice in action and to discuss each with the designers and providers. Extended question and answer session for participants to raise their own questions and concerns. Comprehensive information pack including detailed site information. Sue Gutteridge and Judi Legg, who together developed Stirling Council's innovative approach to the design and development of play space, will lead the study tour. In association with PLAYLINK the study tour will look at both theory and practice, the opportunities and potential pitfalls, of providing rich play environments that respond to children and young people's play needs and wishes. Who should join PLAYLINK's Stirling Study Tour? The study tour will be of interest of all those responsible for: Providing for play, both at Officer and Member levels Landscape Architects and Designers Pathfinders and Playbuilders Designing for play Maintaining spaces for play Health and safety inspectors. The price of £615.00 plus VAT per person includes two nights accommodation, all meals and snacks and mini-bus travel during the study tour. There will be a maximum of fourteen participants on each study tour with three/four guides, ensuring the chance to discuss and share individual issues. Study Tour Itinerary We start on the 10 September at 8.00 p.m. with dinner. The 11 and 12 September are a mix of seminars and site visits. The study tour ends at 4.30p.m. on the 12 September. The nearest station to the hotel is Bridge of Allan (ten minutes from hotel). Trains from Edinburgh go to Bridge of Allan (journey time about an hour). Edinburgh airport is the nearest. If you are travelling by aeroplane it is quickest to connect to the Bridge of Allan railway line at Edinburgh Park, a short taxi ride from the airport. « Click here to book online now » We would appreciate your help in disseminating information about PLAYLINK's work. If you care to, please: Send this notice to individuals and organisations offering them the opportunity to join the PLAYLINK/Freeplay Network emailing list. This will help keep them informed about events and developments. If you are signing on for the first time, click the link below to record your contact details. To send your details, go to: our subscription page.
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