Children enjoy free outdoor play activities in Wales
23/12/2010 Youngsters across the Rhondda Cynon Taff region of Wales can enjoy a range of free outdoor play activities during the Christmas school holidays, which could see more children using trampolines and other fitness equipment.
According to Wales Online, youngsters aged 16 and under can enjoy a whole host of indoor and outdoor pursuits with their families, at leisure centres throughout the local area.
Badminton, squash, five-a-side football, fitness classes and organised pool activities are just some of the offerings available free of charge over the festive period, which could also see children exercising outdoors on trampolines.
"We hope children and their families will once again take advantage of the range of leisure activities offered for free over the Christmas holidays," commented Robert Bevan, cabinet member for culture, recreation and tourism.
Earlier this week, the head of a leading children's charity voiced her concerns that there were too few Welsh youngsters exercising outdoors and playing in the snow.
Catriona Williams, chief executive of Children in Wales, told the news provider that she was "horrified" by the thought of so many young people being cooped up indoors, instead of enjoying the benefits of outdoor play.
According to Wales Online, youngsters aged 16 and under can enjoy a whole host of indoor and outdoor pursuits with their families, at leisure centres throughout the local area.
Badminton, squash, five-a-side football, fitness classes and organised pool activities are just some of the offerings available free of charge over the festive period, which could also see children exercising outdoors on trampolines.
"We hope children and their families will once again take advantage of the range of leisure activities offered for free over the Christmas holidays," commented Robert Bevan, cabinet member for culture, recreation and tourism.
Earlier this week, the head of a leading children's charity voiced her concerns that there were too few Welsh youngsters exercising outdoors and playing in the snow.
Catriona Williams, chief executive of Children in Wales, told the news provider that she was "horrified" by the thought of so many young people being cooped up indoors, instead of enjoying the benefits of outdoor play.
