Submitted by Rebecca, from Annington
Military service families were able to enjoy a fun play day thanks to an initiative spearheaded and funded by property group, Annington.
The company that owns housing connected to RAF Northolt in Ruislip, London partnered with Armed Forces and Playing Out, a parent and resident-led movement, to set up the first ever national Forces Playday.
This initiative, which took place on August 4, is an offshoot from the annual PlayDay, a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives and celebrates children’s right to play.
Forces Playday aims to encourage children from Service families to rediscover the joy of playing outside, and the initiative aims to reconnect military communities, increase wellbeing, and boost morale amongst Forces families.
The campaign benefited 8,500 Forces youngsters at more than 70 Army, Navy and RAF bases across the UK.
Annington’s sponsorship of the project allowed every military base to purchase equipment and traditional toys such as skipping ropes and chalks, as well as providing training from Playing Out for military personnel supervising the play sessions.
Jane Harsham, Corporate Responsibility Manager at Annington, said: “The Armed Forces have been the unsung heroes of the past year and their children have played their part too, with thousands having dealt with greater periods of parental absence.
“Sponsoring the first national Forces PlayDay and providing military communities with the opportunity to reconnect through the celebration of children’s outdoor play has provided important relief at this time.
“We hope everyone has a great summer.”
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