{"id":995,"date":"2026-02-23T12:33:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?page_id=995"},"modified":"2026-02-23T12:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:40:27","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?page_id=995","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-2 has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=966\">Children&#8217;s Fundraising Success!<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-07-21T14:06:07+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 21, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">At the recent Abbeyfield Festival two of our children planned a table top sale to fundraise for the playground, raising a whopping \u00a3105.05! Huge and heartfelt thanks to Eimear and Sammy for such a wonderful effort, your support is truly appreciated. Eimear is pictured below hard at work. Please do get in touch if you &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=966\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Children&#8217;s Fundraising Success!<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=960\">Important Information for New Families<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-07-21T13:40:15+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 21, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Due to increasingly high numbers of visiting children we recently paused new family registrations. We will reopen this week for a short period, inviting local families with children aged 6+ to register. Unfortunately, we will no longer register families from outside Sheffield, or those who do not have a child aged 6 or over. This &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=960\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Important Information for New Families<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=819\">Half term holiday information!<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-05-23T14:48:32+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 23, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">And just like that, the spring bank holiday has arrived! Our opening hours next week are Tuesday to Saturday, 12-4pm and we will be offering school age children a free, hot dinner at all sessions excluding Saturday. Wednesday remains our Kids Only Day for children age 8+ to play without parents! We are expecting high &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=819\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Half term holiday information!<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=805\">We&#8217;re Hiring!<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-05-22T08:45:51+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 22, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We&#8217;re recruiting sessional playworkers to support our team over the summer! You will assist our Playwork team to provide a wide range of opportunities for free play and recreational activities for children and young people. Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification, and send completed applications or requests for further information to info@pitsmooradventure.org &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=805\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">We&#8217;re Hiring!<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=772\">We&#8217;re hiring<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-04-12T14:10:12+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 12, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Funding and Project Manager job application pack<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=718\">Donate via PayPal<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-11-23T18:39:43+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 23, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">You can now donate to Pitsmoor Adventure Playground via PayPal<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=679\">We&#8217;re hiring<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-06-07T09:35:01+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 7, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We&#8217;re recruiting sessional playworkers to provide stimulating play opportunities over the school holidays. Send CVs\/covering letters or requests for further information to info@pitsmooradventure.org. We will consider applications on a rolling basis. Job Title:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sessional Playworker Reporting to: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Play Leader&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Responsible to: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Playground Manager \/ Trustees PAP CIO Salary:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u00a310 per hour (via &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=679\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">We&#8217;re hiring<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=622\">Summer 2020 opening times<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-07-26T12:10:59+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 26, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The playground WILL BE OPEN for the summer holidays. Due to COVID-19 restrictions we have to strictly manage numbers on site, so all sessions must be booked in advance. Sessions will take place Monday &#8211; Friday, from 11am &#8211; 1pm, and from 2pm &#8211; 4pm. To book, please contact us on Facebook, or email info@pitsmooradventure.org, &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=622\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Summer 2020 opening times<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=577\">Chinese new year 2019<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-02-09T15:28:36+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 9, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Huge thanks to the Chinese lion dancers who visited again this year, and to all the children who kept everyone safe for the parade along Melrose Road.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=351\">High Sheriff&#8217;s award for the playground<\/a><time datetime=\"2017-04-06T12:01:41+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 6, 2017<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On Sunday 2nd April we were honoured to be guests of the High Sheriff of South Yorkshire at the Legal Service at Sheffield Cathedral, followed by luncheon in Cutler&#8217;s Hall.\u00a0 We met some of South Yorkshire&#8217;s top VIPs from the judiciary, local authorities, Police and Fire Services, universities, business and industry and a succession of &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=351\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">High Sheriff&#8217;s award for the playground<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=336\">HM Lord-Lieutenant supports playground with flying visit<\/a><time datetime=\"2017-03-23T17:29:39+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 23, 2017<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The representative of the Queen in South Yorkshire, HM Lord-Lieutenant\u00a0 Andrew Coombe, took time out from his very busy schedule to visit us last Saturday. The HM Lord-Lieutenant kindly judged a cake decorating completion and delivered a very informative and interactive speech about his role and responsibilities to our monarchy, highlighting the history of his &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=336\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">HM Lord-Lieutenant supports playground with flying visit<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=331\">Playground volunteer &#8220;a credit to society&#8221;<\/a><time datetime=\"2016-09-16T14:25:47+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 16, 2016<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Our volunteer Kavell Graham has been recognised for his community work at the adventure playground.\u00a0 14 year old Kavell has given up many hours of his time to support our activities, and has been rewarded with a gift voucher presented by Gill Furniss MP.\u00a0 Well done Kavell, we are thrilled on your behalf! Read all &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=331\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Playground volunteer &#8220;a credit to society&#8221;<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=306\">Virgin Money Super Bowl<\/a><time datetime=\"2016-07-15T16:41:17+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 15, 2016<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is one of the charities benefiting from the Virgin Money Super Bowl event this weekend &#8211; pins mean pounds!\u00a0 For every pin bowled over Virgin Money will donate one pound to charity.\u00a0 Come and join us over the weekend at the top of Fargate in the city centre and help us raise &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=306\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Virgin Money Super Bowl<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=304\">Tales from the playground<\/a><time datetime=\"2016-07-13T14:25:31+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 13, 2016<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Eloise Green, a Y10 student from King Edward VII school, recently undertook a fortnight&#8217;s work experience at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground.\u00a0 Here she writes about her experience. Most of my friends at school, when picking work experience, picked shops and offices but that didn\u2019t appeal to me. I\u2019ve always seen myself working with kids when I &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=304\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tales from the playground<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=293\">Job vacancy: Play Leader<\/a><time datetime=\"2016-06-05T16:46:03+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 5, 2016<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Pitsmoor Adventure Playground invites applications for the role of Play Leader. Working in conjunction with the Playground Manager, the successful candidate will lead on planning, delivering and facilitating a programme of stimulating opportunities for free play and recreational activities for children and young people at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, actively listening and responding to children and &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=293\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Job vacancy: Play Leader<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=291\">Doctor Bike visit 3rd June<\/a><time datetime=\"2016-06-01T12:08:43+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 1, 2016<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Doctor Bike is visiting the playground this Friday 3rd June as part of our road safety programme. To get your bike checked over and minor repairs carried out for free, bring it to the playground between 12.30 &#8211; 2.30pm.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=283\">New opening times<\/a><time datetime=\"2016-04-13T14:32:28+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 13, 2016<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We are now open on Tuesdays! We held our first Tuesday session on 5th April, which was as popular as ever with our young people.\u00a0 We will continue to open every Tuesday, 3.15 &#8211; 6.15 in termtime and 12.30 &#8211; 1.30 on Saturdays and school holidays. Come and visit us!<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=276\">National award winners<\/a><time datetime=\"2016-03-03T20:25:17+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 3, 2016<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We attended the National Playwork Conference this week, which was full of stimulating ideas and fabulous people, all connected to the world of playwork.\u00a0 The Conference also hosts the Annual Playwork Awards, and this year we are the very proud winners of the award for Raising the Profile of Playwork! \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=271\">Having a swinging time!<\/a><time datetime=\"2016-01-28T14:38:32+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 28, 2016<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Our new tractor swing, kindly donated by Timberplay, has been installed!<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=262\">Supported by<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-12-02T14:57:20+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 2, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is supported by\u2026<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=255\">Donating online to Pitsmoor Adventure Playground<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-11-17T08:37:32+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 17, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">You can now donate online to the playground using Virgin Money Giving.\u00a0 If you are a UK taxpayer your donation will be increased by 25% through the Gift Aid scheme.\u00a0 Just click on the button to donate!<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=249\">Funding success<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-11-01T16:37:05+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 1, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We are delighted to announce the success of our funding bid to BBC Children in Need, who have awarded a grant of over \u00a3111,000 to the playground.\u00a0 The grant will fund the salaries of our playworkers and sessional staff for the next three years, and pay for the refurbishment of the kitchen area. We announced &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=249\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Funding success<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=245\">Halloween Spooky Fun Day<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-10-28T13:22:46+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 28, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Our next Family Fun Day will celebrate Halloween on Saturday 31st October from 12.30 to 3.30.\u00a0 There will be spooky fun and games, dressing up, shadow puppets and scary soup&#8230; Come and join the fun! When it gets dark some families are getting together to take a &#8220;ghost walk&#8221; through the cemetery, meeting at 4.30 &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=245\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Halloween Spooky Fun Day<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=238\">Honouring volunteers past and present<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-10-08T19:50:55+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 8, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We are delighted to have received a \u00a31000 donation from local resident Mandy Boyce this week, in memory of her father Brian Giblin, who was involved in building some of the original equipment on the playground.\u00a0 Mandy&#8217;s brother Peter and his wife Glenda still volunteer with us, and were also recognised this week with a &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=238\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Honouring volunteers past and present<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=224\">End of the World Tour<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-09-23T14:10:47+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 23, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is delighted to be hosting the final event in Pop-Up Adventure Play&#8217;s World Tour on 28th November. Morgan and Suzanna from Pop-Up Adventure Play will give a presentation followed by a question and answer session, lunch, and a chance to participate in some play at the playground! Book now for this event!<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=205\">What a day!<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-08-05T15:52:44+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 5, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=137\">Join the fun on National Play Day!<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-08-05T10:56:40+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 5, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">It&#8217;s National Play Day and to celebrate we&#8217;re holding a family fun day and will be open until 4pm today!\u00a0 The Lord Mayor, who has nominated the playground as one of his chosen charities for 2015, is visiting to officially open the big slide.\u00a0 There will also be face painting and sports alongside our usual &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=137\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Join the fun on National Play Day!<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=130\">Family fun on National Play Day<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-07-21T15:35:24+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 21, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Our first family fun day, funded by our Aviva Community Fund award, will be held to celebrate National Play Day on Wednesday 5th August.\u00a0 If all goes according to plan, we will also be officially opening the big slide on that day! &nbsp;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=110\">Tour de Pitsmoor<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-06-29T11:01:19+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 29, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The younger children had a fantastic time on Saturday 27th June celebrating the legacy of the Tour de France and Tour de Yorkshire with their own Tour de Pitsmoor! Medals and certificates were awarded to the winners of a series of challenges. The playground was also presented with a cycling shirt owned and signed by &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=110\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tour de Pitsmoor<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=105\">Pitsmoor dinosaur<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-06-11T11:17:22+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 11, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">What a brilliant day we had for the Big Lunch on 6th June!\u00a0 About 200 people joined us for a barbecue in the sunshine.\u00a0 The children helped local artist Patrick Amber design cladding for the zip wire platform, which will be transformed into a dinosaur!\u00a0 For more pictures see Patrick&#8217;s website, https:\/\/rubbishpuppet.wordpress.com.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=103\">Family fun days coming soon<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-06-11T11:04:15+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 11, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We&#8217;re delighted that you gave us enough votes to get an Aviva Community Fund award of \u00a31000 for four family fun days in 2015 &#8211; thanks so much to everyone who voted for us!\u00a0 Our first family fun day will be in August 2015 to celebrate Playday, the national day for play in the UK. &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=103\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Family fun days coming soon<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=97\">The Big Lunch<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-05-15T15:22:55+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 15, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Big Lunch is coming to Pitsmoor! The playground and Friends of Burngreave Cemetery will be hosting lunch from 1pm on Saturday 6th June.\u00a0 This is is a Big\u00a0Lottery Fund initiative, designed to bring communities together over a meal.\u00a0 Bring along some food and join us for the Big Lunch!<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=91\">Vote for family fun days<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-04-30T16:26:31+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 30, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We&#8217;ve entered our family fun days project into Aviva&#8217;s Community Fund awards &#8211; please vote for us to get \u00a31000 from Aviva to put on family fun days in 2015! Vote for our project at https:\/\/community-fund.aviva.co.uk\/voting\/Project\/View\/3264 &#8211; you will need to register, then you can vote up to 10 times. Please spread the word as &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=91\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Vote for family fun days<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=77\">Award winning visitor<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-04-30T09:34:17+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 30, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Children at the playground had a day to remember this St George&#8217;s Day when folk singer Nancy Kerr dropped in to play with her children, just 18 hours after winning the BBC Folk Musician of the Year award.\u00a0 Nancy&#8216;s children regularly enjoy playing at the playground and enjoyed all the festivities on offer, celebrating the &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=77\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Award winning visitor<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pitsmooradventure.org\/?p=1\">Big slide appeal hits target<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-03-09T11:08:11+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 9, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Staff and children at the playground were overwhelmed today when national anti-knife campaigner Teresa Cave dropped in and presented us with \u00a31000.\u00a0 Teresa said, &#8220;I have never witnessed a playground work as well as this one at Pitsmoor. 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