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PLAY Live at The Whitworth

Shekina Rose, Families Editor

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PLAY Live

The Whitworth, Manchester
24 January 2022
Date
Time
Session Features
28 Feb 2022
10:00 am-11:00 am

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Free
PLAY Live at The Whitworth
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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 

Accessibility

  • Parent and Baby

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