Young children and their parents got the chance to enjoy a great interactive book experience. Over 40 children came along to the Glencassels Community Development Project (The Venny) in Craigneuk to see the PlayTalkRead bus in action.
The initiative is part of the wider support provided for parents and families through the Scottish Government’s Parent Club.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The bus visits all 32 local authorities throughout the year and offer drop in sessions for play, story time, singing and messy play.All their activities are fun, simple and easily replicated at home with the aim of encouraging parents and children to enjoy spending time together.Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig SNP councillors Agnes Magowan and David Robb came to see the good work being done themselves.
Councillor Magowan said: “The leaders Jenny MacFarlane, Cami Richardson and Will Simpson were working very hard to ensure that the parents, grandparents, carers and children were totally engaged in story telling and messy play.“The police and the fire service were also in attendance to foster a trusting relationship in the community.“It was wonderful to see about 46 families attending.
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