PLAY Live at The Whitworth

Name: PLAY Live at The Whitworth
Start: 2022-01-24T10:00:00
End: 2022-01-24T11:00:00
Location: The Whitworth

Shekina Rose, Families Editor Last Updated 25 January 2022

PLAY Live at The Whitworth, Manchester 24 January 2022 Entrance is free — Visit now

Little ones and their grown ups are invited to join the PLAY Live Zoom workshops run by The Whitworth, specially designed for under 5s. The PLAY Live sessions are 1 hour long, they take place on a specific Monday each month, and are led by an early years movement and play specialist, who will guide you through fun and creative playful activities that demonstrate how simple materials found in the house can be used in fun and creative play at home.

Each activity and object will be adapted to suit different ages, including babies under 2 years old. PLAY Live is free, but booking is essential.

Dates and Times:

Monday 24 January 10-11am: Session ended

Monday 28 February 10-11am Click here to book

Monday 28 March 10-11am Click here to book

PLAY Live at The Whitworth, Manchester 24 January 2022 Entrance is free Visit now

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