During the October half term, we have been able to plan many play days for the young people and families of Sandwell. During the winter months we know it’s hard for families to find fun interactive things for the children to do, so that’s why on Go Play we aim to bring longer and more interactive sessions for families to enjoy. We wanted to bring not only our regular Pop-Up play sessions for the families but also give them the opportunity to take part in a spooky themed party during this time also, this allows the young people to further engage with friends, family, and possible new friends they can make on the sessions.

Our regular Pop-Up sessions gave the young people to engage in spooky themed activities such as spooky bowling, pin the spider on the web and bats and pumpkins (this was just like noughts and crosses), and they all loved the different twists on games they know. Some of the games the young people made themselves on the sessions like the ghost knockdown which they were able to make with just cups pens and paper. Not only were they able to engage in fun games and play but also create their own costumes such as masks and capes. In providing these activities we are offering our young people the opportunity to play and be involved in activities they might not be able to in other areas especially being able to enjoy them all for free close to their doorstep.