news Sports Relief Swimathon at Edinburgh Leisure pools
Great Outdoors Tops Tots Poll Scotland’s little ones love getting out in the great outdoors more than anything else, according to a new poll from across the country. Carried out as part of the Scottish Government’s PlayTalkRead campaign, the poll asked parents and carers of Scotland’s 0-3 year olds to vote for their favourite activity and exploring Scotland’s great outdoors topped the poll overall, closely followed by visiting their local libraries. Check the full list at www.playtalkread.scot/ 30-things-results
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The Sports Relief Swimathon will see thousands of swimmers challenge themselves while raising funds for Sport Relief. From 18-20 March, Edinburgh Leisure will have six of their pools taking part: Glenogle Swim Centre, Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Dalry Swim Centre, Ainslie Park Leisure Centre, Gracemount Leisure Centre and Drumbrae Leisure Centre. To take part in Swimathon 2016 sign up on www.sportsrelief.com
Playing Out Playing Out was born in Bristol and has been a huge success. It’s when residents organise temporary road closures so children can play safely in their street. An Edinburgh group is trying to make this a reality here too, to coordinate a Playing Out weekend over the 9th and10th April. For more information please email edinburghplayingout@gmail.com and ‘like’ the Edinburgh Playing Out Facebook page.
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