The Play Gym and Hubert St Kitchen
2020 - 2022
WomenZone received funding to develop The Play Gym and Hubert St. Kitchen to provide a fun, free, creative play space for young children, and provide parents/carers the opportunity to access support, practical training and advice.
Why this project was developed
The Play Gym provides valuable play opportunities for families, with play workers employed to encourage parents/carers to learn practical play techniques to support and be involved in their child’s development, demonstrating how much can be achieved with simple interactions which are easily intertwined with the family routine.
Hubert St Kitchen provides healthy low-cost meal options and sessions around cooking healthy meals.
Background, impact and findings
Further reading
The Play Gym is a safe area for families to spend quality time together. It features a soft play area as well as an outdoor play area, providing children aged 0-5 with an enjoyable playtime.
WomenZone is delighted to announce the opening of their new play gym and healthy café from Monday 17 May 2021, thanks to funding of £99,600 through Better Start Bradford’s Innovation Fund.
Four groups across the Better Start Bradford area are celebrating after receiving a share of £314,500 through Better Start Bradford’s Innovation Fund.
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