Category: Children

“Developing and encouraging creativity in young people” Awards available

July 21, 2015

Small awards guidance for Discover Young Hackney 2016 Introduction “Hackney is a place where the cultural sector is energetic, creative and where things happen,” Creative Hackney: Cultural Policy Framework. One of the four themes in this local cultural framework is “Developing and encouraging creativity in young people”. Award-winning Discover Young Hackney will celebrate its 10th … More “Developing and encouraging creativity in young people” Awards available

New film showcases Hackney Play Streets

November 20, 2014

20 November 2014 An inspiring short film promoting Hackney’s project to enable children to play on the streets outside their homes and schools has been launched. The three-minute film, commissioned by Hackney Council in partnership with the charity Hackney Play Association, documents all the fun and thrills of Play Streets and is designed to inspire more parents … More New film showcases Hackney Play Streets

“Playing Out” (Play Streets) Information Session

November 24, 2013

Want to open up your street for play? Would you like your children to play out more safely in your street? Find out how at a Playing Out information session for parents, taking place on Monday 25 November, 9.30-10.30am at Mapledene Children’s Centre, 54 Mapledene Road,  London E8 3LE. Hackney Council’s Temporary Play Street Order … More “Playing Out” (Play Streets) Information Session