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  • Big Porridge & Play 2023

    Porridge & Play 2023 - back in 7 communities! So far in 2023 the Licketyspit team has delivered after school and weekend Porridge & Play in community partner venues and online, as well as exciting Picnic & Play trips to outdoor, arts and cultural spaces over the summer holidays. Bridgeton (May 23) Castlemilk (July 23) Cranhill (May 23) Govan (May 23) Still to come... Porridge & Play is coming to Maryhill, Whiteinch & our Online community this Autumn! REGISTER YOUR INTEREST. Maryhill (Tues 3rd Oct, Fri 13th, Tues 17th, 24th, 31st, ) Online (October block) Whiteinch (Wednesdays; Oct 18th, 25th, 1st Nov, 8th, 15th) Local families with 3-8 year olds can take part in the sessions which include Storyplay games, rhymes, songs, dressing up & imaginary play, a healthy and nutritious communal meal and shared reflective drawing. Older and younger siblings can also attend. To find out the details of Porridge & Play in each community, and access Licketyspit’s other free creative learning activities, families can join Licketyspit’s 900-strong Children & Families Network - www.licketyspit.com/join

  • Porridge & Play Govan

    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 Register Interest

  • Porridge & Play Cranhill

    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 Register interest

  • Porridge & Play Bridgeton

    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 Register Interest

  • Picnic & Play at the Hidden Gardens!

    Hidden Gardens

    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 [...]

  • Porridge & Play Castlemilk 2023

    Porridge & Play Castlemilk is back for summer 2023! Sessions will take place on Wednesdays (12-2.30pm) at Castlemilk Library from 28th June to 2nd August. (100 Castlemilk Dr, Glasgow G45 9TN) We'll go out to Castlemilk park when the weather is nice and even have a Picnic & Play trip further afield. Porridge & Play Castlemilk launched in 2022. These sessions are part of Big Porridge & Play Glasgow, a project supported by the National Lottery Community Fund. Local families with 3-8 year olds are invited to join us for a summer of Storyplay, food, family & friendship! Watch your child's voice grow. Sign up at the first session, with the button or by phone/Whatsapp on 07413 800 342. Sign up now!

  • Picnic & Play Govan

    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. Sign up

  • Picnic & Play to Balloch Castle Country Park

    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. Sign up

  • Picnic & Play Bridgeton

    Join Licketyspit and your Porridge & Play pals for... 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. Sign up

  • Picnic & Play at the Children’s Wood

    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. Sign up