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Picnic & Play Cranhill
2023-07-28 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join Licketyspit and your Porridge & Play pals for…
Picnic & Play to Balloch Castle Country Park!
Friday 28th July
10am-4pm

Meet at Cranhill Development Trust(109 Bellrock Street, G33 3HE) to get the minibus together.
Let your imagination go wild with our Storyplay games, enjoy a delicious picnic with friends and explore the wonderful country park and castle on the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond!
Places are limited, so please get in touch if you would like to attend. Participants at Porridge & Play Cranhill 2023 will be given priority places.
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Picnic & Play at the Tall Ship
2023-07-27 11:30 - 14:00
Picnic & Play at the Tall Ship!
Thursday 27th July
11.30am – 2pm

Meet us there! The address is Tall Ship Glenlee, 150 Pointhouse Place, G3 8RS.
Note that the ship is on the north side of the river, near Whiteinch and next to the Riverside Museum.
Partick train, subway and bus station is a 15 minute walk away, or it’s about a 30 minute walk from Whiteinch Library.
Let your imagination go wild with our Storyplay games and enjoy a delicious picnic with other local families.
Places are limited, so please get in touch if you would like to attend.
This event is aimed at participants at Porridge & Play Whiteinch and other local families with 3-8 year olds. Please get in touch if you need any further information.
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Picnic & Play at the Children's Wood
2023-07-21 11:30 - 14:00
Picnic & Play at the Children’s Wood!
Thursday 27th July
11.30am – 2pm

The Children’s Wood & North Kelvin Meadow
76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow, G20 8PR
Let your imagination go wild with our Storyplay games and enjoy a delicious picnic with other local families.
Places are limited, so please get in touch if you would like to attend.
For families with 3-8 year olds.
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Picnic & Play Bridgeton
2023-07-13 10:00 - 16:00
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Picnic & Play at the Beach!
Thursday 13th July
10am-4pm

Storyplay summer fun! Let your imagination go wild at the seaside and enjoy a delicious picnic with your friends.
Meet outside the church, 26 Queen Mary Street at 10am. We’ll be back by 4pm at the latest.
Places are limited, so please get in touch if you would like to attend.
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Picnic & Play to Balloch Castle Country Park
2023-07-07 10:00 - 16:00
Join Licketyspit and your Porridge & Play pals for…
Picnic & Play to Balloch Castle Country Park!
Friday 7th July
10am-4pm

Meet at Community Central Hall, 304 Maryhill Road, G20 7YE
(near the Lidl at the bottom of Maryhill Road) to get the bus.
Let your imagination go wild with our Storyplay games, enjoy a delicious picnic with friends and explore the wonderful country park and castle on the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond!
Places are limited, so please get in touch if you would like to attend. Participants at Big Porridge & Play Online will be given priority places.
Please note there will be a second trip for Licketyspit online families on Friday 4th August, please sign up for one trip only.
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Picnic & Play Govan
2023-07-06 10:00 - 16:00
Join Licketyspit & your Porridge & Play GOVAN pals for a Picnic & Play trip to the Beach!
Thursday 6th July
10am – 4pm
Meet at the Pearce Institute (840 Govan Road, G51) at 10am.
We’ll play some of our favourite games, enjoy a delicious picnic & maybe even dip our toes in the sea!
Places are limited, so please get in touch if you would like to attend.
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Picnic & Play at the Hidden Gardens!
2023-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Hidden Gardens, G41 2PE
Children aged 3-8 and their families are invited to the magical hidden gardens for a day of imaginary play, delicious food and discovering nature’s secrets!
From 11:00 – 12:30 Licketyspit will lead a Storyplay session in the secret glade, where you’ll take part in games, songs and stories from around the world.
At 12:30, Kin Kitchen will serve a delicious picnic prepared by their volunteers, which we can all share together in the garden.
The first part of the event (Storyplay & Picnic) must be booked in advance by emailing ruby@licketyspit.com or texting 07413 800 342.
Sign up now!Drop in Workshops
From 13:00-15:00 you can take part in a range of family workshops in the garden that are drop-in. These include: creating your own window-ledge planter, making a lavender pouch to put under your pillow, taking a guided tour round the gardens, sharing recipes and culinary creations. The workshops will be run by Hidden Gardens & Kin Kitchen.
These events are part of Refugee Festival Scotland 2023. They will be an opportunity to connect with your children, your imagination and the natural world. We hope they plant seeds for stories, friendships and community to grow.
How to get there
The Hidden Gardens is off Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. Access only via the Gardens entrance on Pollokshaws Road, opposite the junction between Coplaw Street and Pollokshaws Rd. Follow the green line painted on the ground, to find the garden gates.
G41 2PE

Porridge & Play Bridgeton
2023-05-05 16:00 - 18:15 | Bridgeton St.Francis-in-the-East Church, 26 Queen Mary St G40 4BB
Porridge & Play Bridgeton is back!
Licketyspit’s fantastic family Storyplay is back in Bridgeton.
Families with 3-8 year olds are invited to St. Francis-in-the-East Church (next to Church House) for a programme of exciting Storyplay & food sessions that develop confidence, boost social skills and fire imaginations!
Younger/older siblings welcome, you must have one child between 3-8 to attend. For more information, visit the P&P Bridgeton page or get in touch.
ruby@licketyspit.com | 07413 800 342
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Porridge & Play Cranhill
2023-05-04 16:00 - 2023-06-02 18:15 | Cranhill Development Trust, 109 Bellrock St, Glasgow G33 3HE, Cranhill Development Trust, 109 Bellrock St, Glasgow G33 3HE
Porridge & Play Cranhill is back!
Licketyspit’s fantastic family Storyplay is back in Cranhill.
Families with 3-8 year olds are invited to Cranhill Development Trust for a programme of exciting Storyplay & food sessions that develop confidence, boost social skills and fire imaginations!
Younger/older siblings welcome, you must have one child between 3-8 to attend. For more information, visit the P&P Cranhill page or get in touch.
ruby@licketyspit.com | 07413 800 342
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Porridge & Play Govan
2023-05-03 16:00 - 2023-05-31 18:15 | The Pearce Institute (Billiard Room), 840-860 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 3UU, The Pearce Institute (Billiard Room), 840-860 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 3UU
Porridge & Play Govan is back!
Licketyspit’s fantastic family Storyplay is back in Govan.
Families with 3-8 year olds are invited to the Pearce Institute (Billiard Room) for a programme of exciting Storyplay & food sessions that develop confidence, boost social skills and fire imaginations!
Younger/older siblings welcome, you must have one child between 3-8 to attend. For more information, visit the P&P Govan page or get in touch.
ruby@licketyspit.com | 07413 800 342
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Porridge & Play Maryhill - 29/03/2023
2023-03-29 16:00 - 18:30
Licketyspit’s family Porridge & Play is back in Maryhill.
Join us for an afternoon of Storyplay, dressing up and a family meal at our *new venue* Community Central Hall.
For 3-8 year olds and their parents, carers and siblings. Family bonding, friendship, fun!
We still have spaces left, new families should contact Ruby to sign up: 07413 800 342, cfn@licketyspit.com
When: Wednesday 29th March 4-6.15pm
Where: Community Central Hall, 292-316 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow G20 7YE – near the Maryhill Road Lidl!)

Porridge & Play Cranhill - 15/03/2023
2023-03-15 16:00 - 18:30 | Cranhill Development Trust, 109 Bellrock St, Glasgow G33 3HE, Cranhill Development Trust, 109 Bellrock St, Glasgow G33 3HE
Licketyspit’s family Porridge & Play is back in Cranhill.
Join us for an afternoon of Storyplay, dressing up and a family meal at Cranhill Development Trust.
For 3-8 year olds and their parents, carers and siblings. Family bonding, friendship, fun!
We still have spaces left, new families should contact Ruby to sign up: 07413 800 342, cfn@licketyspit.com
When: Wednesday 15th March 4-6.15pm
Where: Cranhill Development Trust, 109 Bellrock St, Glasgow G33 3HE

Porridge & Play Govan - 01/03/2023
2023-03-01 16:00 - 18:15 | The Pearce Institute (Billiard Room), 840-860 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 3UU, The Pearce Institute (Billiard Room), 840-860 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 3UU
Licketyspit’s family Porridge & Play is back in Govan.
Join us for an afternoon of Storyplay, dressing up and a family meal at the Pearce Institute.
For 3-8 year olds and their parents, carers and siblings. Family bonding, friendship, fun!
We still have spaces left, new families should contact Ruby to sign up: 07413 800 342, cfn@licketyspit.com
When: Wednesday 1st March 4-6.15pm
Where: The Pearce Institute (Billiard Room), 840-860 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 3UU

Porridge & Play Castlemilk - 15/02/23
2023-02-15 11:00 - 13:30
Licketyspit’s family Porridge & Play is back in Castlemilk.
Join us for a morning of Storyplay, dressing up and a family picnic in the cosy world of imagination that is Castlemilk Library!
For 3-8 year olds and their parents, carers and siblings.
We have a few spaces left, families should contact Ruby to sign up: 07413 800 342, cfn@licketyspit.com
When: Wednesday 15th February 11am-1.15pm
Where: Castlemilk Library, 100 Castlemilk Drive, Glasgow G45 9TN

Storyplay City
2023-02-04 11:00 - 2023-03-25 12:30
Storyplay City is back!
Our online sessions are back from February 4th 2023!
Contact us to sign up!
cfn@licketyspit.com
07413800342
Then meet us on Zoom for some spectacular Storyplay adventures – from the comfort of your own home!
To find out more about how Storyplay works online, watch the video or click on the Zoom pic below.
These sessions are part of our Storyplay City project funded by the Glasgow Communities Fund until end of March 2023.
Join the CFN now!

Licketyspit Christmas Ceilidh
2022-12-09 17:00 - 19:30
Our 2022 Christmas party!
A Christmas Ceilidh for all the families we’ve worked with this year!
For more information, contact Ruby!!

Porridge & Play Ruchill
2022-10-15 15:00 - 2022-11-19 17:15
We are excited to announce that Porridge & Play will be BACK in Ruchill for autumn 2022!
Sessions will run on Saturday afternoons at the Pavilion, in collaboration with North United Communities
We will have a 6-week block starting on Saturday 15th October (3-5.15pm)
The launch session will be open to all. You will be able to sign up for the following sessions at the launch.
If we are over subscribed, we will prioritise families with children between 3-8 years living in the local area.
For more information and to book FREE TASTER sessions click here.

Porridge & Play Whiteinch
2022-10-12 16:00 - 2022-11-16 18:15
We are excited to announce that Porridge & Play will be BACK in Whiteinch for autumn 2022!
Sessions will run on Wednesday afternoons at Whiteinch Library.
We will have a 6-week block starting on Wednesday 12th October (4-6.15pm)
The launch session will be open to all. You will be able to sign up for the following sessions at the launch.
If we are over subscribed, we will prioritise families with children between 3-8 years living in the local area.
For more information and to book a FREE TASTER session in September, click here.

Big Porridge & Play Govan
2022-10-11 16:00 - 2022-11-15 18:15
We are excited to announce that Porridge & Play is arriving in Govan for autumn 2022!
Sessions will run on Tuesday afternoons at the Pearce Institute (4-6.15pm).
We will have a 6-week block starting on Tuesday 11th October (4-6.15pm).

How can I take part?
Families can join our Children & Families Network to get further information and reminders nearer the start of the project.
The launch session will be open to all. You will be able to sign up for the following sessions at the launch.
If we are over subscribed, we will prioritise families with children between 3-8 years living in the local area.
We can’t wait to see lots of our old friends – and make some new ones!
More information here.

Storyplay Festival!
2022-09-17 11:00 - 16:00
We’re holding our FIRST EVER Storyplay Festival next month!
Saturday 17th September
11am-4pm
Dassie Green (in Glasgow Green, G40 1HU)
For families with 3-8 year olds (older/younger siblings welcome).
Let us know if you’re planning to come by emailing cfn@licketyspit.com.
Travel costs provided, jump on a Licketyspit bus or reclaim the cost of your ticket on the day. Contact us to register for the event for all details.
We’re coming!A celebration of Porridge & Play Hubs
The Storyplay Festival is a celebration of our New Scots Integration project Porridge & Play Hubs. Families we’ve been working with in Cranhill, Castlemilk & Bridgeton will be sharing their new ALLSCOT PLAYCARDS for the very first time.

Porridge & Play Tasters - BOOK NOW
2022-08-29 08:00 - 2022-10-02 17:00
Hello Govan, Ruchill and Whiteinch!!
Schools, nurseries, youth groups, family groups and other organisations working with children & families can now book a free taster for Porridge & Play in your area.
We have slots available on the week’s beginning 29th August and 26th September.
We are also offering training to anyone interested in becoming a local Storyplay Champion.
Find out more about Porridge & Play in your community, below. All enquiries please get in touch!
Porridge & Play RuchillPorridge & Play WhiteinchPorridge & Play Govan

Lickety Mums 2023
2022-08-19 17:00 - 2023-03-24 18:30
Lickety Mums is back!
Fridays 5-6.30pm on Zoom
20th January – 24th March
Sign up here and we’ll send you the zoom link for our Friday afternoon sessions.
Lickety Mums can also volunteer at our family sessions as Storyplay Champions!
Find out more about the project here.

Big Porridge & Play Online
2022-05-13 08:00 - 2022-08-19 17:00
Every 2 weeks on Fridays 4.30-6pm.
Sessions take place on Zoom.
The sessions are currently full but please get in touch if you would like to join our Children & Families Network and join the waiting list.
For more info click here.

Volunteer with Licketyspit
2022-05-03 08:00 - 2022-12-29 17:00
We are looking for volunteers to take part in our intergenerational Storyplay sessions across a range of projects. Our play sessions mainly take place Tuesday-Friday after school and Saturdays (10-4).
More information & to sign up click here.
Hear from some of our current volunteers!

Porridge & Play Bridgeton
2022-03-11 16:00 - 2022-08-09 18:00
Porridge & Play Bridgeton runs on Fridays 4-6pm at Church House from 11th March.

Block 1 – March-April
Block 2 – Fortnightly Wednesday and some Saturday sessions May-June
Block 3 – July-August

For more information and the latest session blogs, click here.
To enquire or to join the waiting list contact Rhianne on rhianne@licketyspit.com or 07869 342 652

Porridge & Play Cranhill
2022-03-10 16:00 - 2022-08-25 18:00
Porridge & Play Cranhill runs on Thursdays 4-6pm at Cranhill Development Trust from 10th March.

Block 1 – March-April
Block 2 – Fortnightly Wednesday and some Saturday sessions May-June
Block 3 – July-August

For more information and the latest session blogs, click here.
To enquire or to join the waiting list contact Rhianne on rhianne@licketyspit.com or 07869 342 652

Porridge & Play Castlemilk
2022-03-09 15:30 - 2022-08-24 17:30 | Castlemilk Community Centre
Porridge & Play Castlemilk runs on Wednesdays 3.30-5.30pm at Castlemilk Community Centre from 9th March.

Block 1 – March-April
Block 2 – Fortnightly Wednesday and some Saturday sessions May-June
Block 3 – July-August

For more information and the latest session blogs, click here.
To enquire or to join the waiting list contact Rhianne on rhianne@licketyspit.com or 07869 342 652

Storyplay for the Planet - 5
2022-02-17 16:30 - 18:00
We are offering four sessions more sessions of Storyplay for the Planet online!
the dates are:
20th January 2022
27th January 2022
10th February 2022
17th February 2002
All from 4:30-6pm!
These Sessions are completely free! And will be held on zoom.
This is part of Licketyspit’s East Centre Glasgow Life residency, for families with 3-12 year olds in Barlanark, Springboig, Cranhill, Riddrie and Carntyne.
If you would like to come and play with us as we explore all about our planet then e-mail Rhianne at rhianne@licketyspit.com!
When emailing please include your name, your child(rens) name(s) and age(s) and your postcode. You will then be sent the instructions on how to join the zoom.
We can’t wait to play with you all! 🌍

Porridge & Play Bridgeton LAUNCH
2022-02-11 16:00 - 18:00
Porridge & Play is launching in Bridgeton!

We are excited to announced the launch of Porridge & Play Bridgeton at Church House, 22 Queen Mary St, G40 3BB on the 11th February 4-6pm
We are so excited to play with you all in person! This event is completely free so sign up now!

Session will include Storyplay games, dressing up, songs and imaginary play, a delicious group meal and reflective drawing with families in your community.

Come along on the day or contact Rhianne to let us know you’re coming rhianne@licketyspit.com / 07869342652 with the names of everyone attending and your child(rens) age(s)!

We can’t wait to see you all! (nb Porridge & Play is for families with 3-8 year olds, older/younger siblings welcome!)

Storyplay for the Planet - 4
2022-02-10 16:30 - 18:00
We are offering four more sessions of Storyplay for the Planet online!
the dates are:
20th January 2022
27th January 2022
10th February 2022
17th February 2002
All from 4:30-6pm!
These Sessions are completely free! And will be held on zoom.
This is part of Licketyspit’s East Centre Glasgow Life residency, for families with 3-12 year olds in Barlanark, Springboig, Cranhill, Riddrie and Carntyne.
If you would like to come and play with us as we explore all about our planet then e-mail Rhianne at rhianne@licketyspit.com!
When emailing please include your name, your child(rens) name(s) and age(s) and your postcode. You will then be sent the instructions on how to join the zoom.
We can’t wait to play with you all! 🌍
