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Children urged to turn off the TV
More than 300 children and young people participated in Thame Playday 2010, part of a national initiative that celebrates a child's right to play.
The children and young people were treated to free activities – including swimming, trampolining and dance at Thame Leisure Centre – as well as face painting, drumming, circus skills and more activities at the Southern Road Recreation Ground.
Deputy Mayor of Thame, Don Butler, opened proceedings for the day, as the young people were encouraged to make the most of the activities and facilities available to them, particularly on a day when all the activities were free of charge, thanks to a small grant from Oxfordshire County Council.
Jamie Hazeldine, one of the event organisers, said: "It was fantastic to see so many children, particularly from the local children's centres, benefit from what Thame has to offer and it would not have been possible to achieve this without the support of the local community."
Jamie, who wishes to thank everyone involved, hopes to tempt youngsters away from computers and television by running the free event on a more regular basis.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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