Joe and Linzi are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playscheme at New Inn Primary School. They are supported by a team of volunteers who are running fun sessions for children throughout August.
Across Torfaen, there are 180 volunteers aged 16-17 and 140 paid workers providing a wide range of play activities at 37 sites. All went through a week’s training to give them the skills to support children and young people during the summer holidays. The 37 sites being run by Torfaen Play are:
- 13 laugh, learn and get active camps (food and fun) at local primary schools. Over 1,300 children have booked on to attend every day with a waiting list for every single camp.
- 9 Open Access Playschemes
- 6 Play and Respite Sessions
- 9 Play in the Park Sessions
Cwmbran Life asked the pair to tell us a bit about themselves.
Joe
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Playing football on the street and moving the goals every time a car came.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Empowering all the members of the team, no matter what background.
What is a typical day at your school like?
Busy, fun and active.
Favourite music artist?
Ed Sheeran
Favourite hobby?
Playing and watching football
Favourite food?
Burger
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Shoes
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Summer
First or last on the dancefloor?
Last
What song do you always sing in the shower?
What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction
Linzi
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Playing in the woods near my house with my friends- climbing trees and getting muddy.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
I’m new to it this year, but looking forward to it
What is a typical day at your school like?
Fun, active and busy
Favourite music artist?
Currently Harry Styles’ new album- Anything 1990s
Favourite hobby?
Reading
Favourite food?
Italian
Favourite item of clothing and why?
I love an oversized comfy hoodie
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Summer
First or last on the dancefloor?
Somewhere in the middle
Info on play sessions across Torfaen
- All the food and fun camps taking place in the primary schools are full so parents/ carers should not turn up. Email [email protected] to be added to a waiting list.
- There are 160 spaces at the camp at Cwmbran Stadium and these are for children from Torfaen, aged eight and over. Your child will need a packed lunch.
- Info on the open access sessions is below. Please go with your child for the first session to register.
