Help us to SAVE MKPA
At MKPA, everything we do is focused on the wellbeing, development and enjoyment of all children through play. We provide a unique blend of resources and services to individuals, families, child carers, the education sector, other local charities and community groups in MK and the surrounding area.
Due to COVID-19, we have not been able to deliver wonderful play sessions, training courses and lots more! Without funding this long-standing Milton Keynes children’s charity may close. Wendy Usher, our former Volunteer Acting Chief Executive said, “I have been involved with MKPA for over 30 years and have seen the difference it has made to the lives of children.
Our aim is to raise £50,000 to help us survive for the next 6 months, and ensure we make it to our 50th birthday. Please continue to support us in these difficult times and in return we will continue to support the families of MK helping to grow the future generation of adults for the next 50 years!”
Discover Milton Keynes Play Association.
Everything we do is focused on the wellbeing, development and enjoyment of all children through play.
Play improves health, sense of well-being and development.
That’s why we work to make Play happen.
We provide professional play services across Milton Keynes. Sharing our skills, and knowledge, and providing low-cost resources, equipment and training. With nearly 50 years’ experience, we champion play on behalf of children, young adults, their families & carers, and the wider community.
SCRAPSTORE
We are delighted to REOPEN our MKPA Scrapstore Tuesday to Fridays (appointment link below).
Appointment Information
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
30 minutes visiting slots (between 10am – 4pm)
One person per appointment (only exception – small child or carer)
Visit our scheduling site to book your appointment https://mkpascrapstoreappointment.as.me/
Non-members are welcome to buy from our MKPA Shop and browse the Scrapstore.
You can become a member on your next visit. 4 Burners Lane, Kiln Farm, MK11 3HB
See Become-a-member for more details on what other benefits you receive as a member.
MKPA SUMMER PLAY SESSIONS
Thank you for a wonderful summer 
We want to know your feedback!
Please help us to improve our sessions for the future by completing our 5-minute survey!
Click Link Below
Thank you for your ongoing support to the charity 
News
We are delighted to REOPEN our MKPA Scrapstore Tuesday to Fridays (appointment link below).
Appointment Information
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
30 minutes visiting slots (between 10am – 4pm)
One person per appointment (only exception – small child or carer)
Visit our scheduling site to book your appointment https://mkpascrapstoreappointment.as.me/
Non-members are welcome to buy from our MKPA Shop and browse the Scrapstore.
You can become a member on your next visit. 4 Burners Lane, Kiln Farm, MK11 3HB
See Become-a-member for more details on what other benefits you receive as a member.
💜🧡There's just 24 hours left to vote for Milton Keynes Play Association to win the @PersimmonHomes Building Futures funding!🧡💜
This funding would help the charity out so much!! Please help us to make it to our 50th anniversary next year 😊🎊
Cast your vote today: t.co/dr5nRcuT5a
#MKCharities #LoveMK #MiltonKeynes #MK #IndependentMK #MKCommunity #RestartMK
💜🧡What a deal! Please help us to find these DVDs a good home! Most are still in the shops full price!!
50p each or 3 for £1.
Money made from the Scrapstore gets invested back into our communities through play, crafting and training!
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💜🧡Please help and take 5 minutes to complete our Summer Survey and give MKPA some feedback from the summer, we'd really appreciate it! We value your thoughts and it is so important to us to review and improve our services for future. 🧡💜Visit our website www.mkpa.co.uk
Link is on our homepage and in bio
Thank you and enjoy your return to school! 😁 #MKPA | #MakingPlayHappen | #MakingPlayMatter #MKPA50 #feedback #miltonkeynesplayassociation #miltonkeynes #miltonkeynesactivities #childrenssctivities #summerholidays #crafts #childrenscrafts #outdoorplay #supportinglocalcharities
💜🧡MKPA are Persimmon Home Finalists and if we win we are in with a chance of securing £100,000!! If you have a moment could we ask you to click the link, scroll and vote. You can vote once a day every day but anything you can manage could be the difference between a cash prize or not. 🤞 thanks everyone. 🙏We want to make it to our 50th anniversary next year, please help us to do that! 💜🧡 www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/finalists
MKPA have made it through to be one of the three West Midlands finalists, so a big Thank You to everyone that supported us by voting. But to be awarded the maximum grant we still need your help. Please can you continue to show your support by voting for us www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/finalists
If you are interested in our Scrap and Craft Boxes and would like to know more about them, please click here
If you would like to purchase our Scrap and Craft Boxes, please click here
Lead times for orders is up to 5 working days (this may be subject to change due to demand).
We are processing orders as quickly as possible, thank you.
Please note, we are working 3 days a week with minimal staff available to make boxes.
Thank you for your continued patience.
There are three core services that we offer: Play, Training and the Provision of Resources.
These three together allow MKPA to encourage the development of individuals and organisations through play in the local community.
We also offer a wide range of activities and courses and stage fun and exciting events.
PLAY
As our name would suggest, play is a fundamental part of what we do. We are always striving to find new and fun ways for children to play in safe and friendly environments and part of what we do involves.
TRAINING
MKPA deliver a wide variety of training and development opportunities which are open to all people especially those working with children and young people.
Our members receive a 10% discount off training courses.
RESOURCES
MKPA Scrapstore and Resource Unit is available to our members. They have access to a range of scrap materials and supplies, perfect for arts, crafts and creative play. Our members receive a 10% discount off shop items.
OTHER SERVICES
Our members have access to our wide range of hire equipment for play and learning.
MKPA are an umbrella body for the Disclosure and Barring Service. We offer Standard and Enhanced DBS checks for volunteers and paid employees.
MKPA Updates
GET INVOLVED
We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in getting involved in our work. It may be that you are working with children and would like to find out more about training. Or you may be a local business that is able to donate clean recyclable waste material that can be used for creative play. Please call us for a chat or email us at admin@mkpa.co.uk
VOLUNTEERING
We depend on the help of volunteers. There are many opportunities – from supporting our clean waste collection, to working in the office and shop/scrapstore. It all counts towards helping enrich the lives of local children and young adults – and can be fun and rewarding for you.
MEMBERSHIP
As a member of MKPA you’re entitled to free or specially priced services, training and guidance. You also become part of the MKPA network. Membership is open to individuals, child-minders, clubs, schools, nurseries, local businesses and all community groups. Joining fees start at just £10.
WORK FOR US
By working for MKPA you can use your skills and experience for a good cause, making a difference for children and young adults. Find out more here about the roles that are currently available at MKPA as well as the benefits of working for us. We would also love to talk to you if you are interested in becoming a trustee.
Find MKPA
Milton Keynes Play Association
COVID-19 Limited Operating Times
Tuesday – Thursday
9:30am – 4.30pm
Onsite Number: 07951 746 970
💜🧡There's just 24 hours left to vote for Milton Keynes Play Association to win the @PersimmonHomes Building Futures funding!🧡💜
I’M BACKKK!!! 🤟🏽 Sorry I have been missing in action guys ... ALOT has happened in the 🌍 since I last posted!
💜🧡Please help and take 5 minutes to complete our Summer Survey and give MKPA some feedback from the summer, we'd really appreciate it! We value your thoughts and it is so important to us to review and improve our services for future. 🧡💜Visit our website www.mkpa.co.uk
You guys are cool and lit! 🙏🏻🔥 #MKPA #latepost
💜🧡MKPA are Persimmon Home Finalists and if we win we are in with a chance of securing £100,000!! If you have a moment could we ask you to click the link, scroll and vote. You can vote once a day every day but anything you can manage could be the difference between a cash prize or not. 🤞 thanks everyone. 🙏We want to make it to our 50th anniversary next year, please help us to do that! 💜🧡 https://www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/finalists
🌟 💜 I'm soo excited For SUNDAY 🌟 💜
💜🧡LAST DAY OF SUMMER 😱 Let's make the most of it!
WE ARE OPENING APRIL 2020 ✨
💜🧡Thursday 27th August 🧡💜 MKPA PLAY SESSIONS
I have been having fun modelling Mums new work filter 💁🏽♀️ Check me out! 😘
💜🧡Wednesday 26th August MKPA PLAY SESSIONS 🧡💜
Happy Birthday to our flower girl! I love you soo much & wish you nothing but the best! Auntie Ash will always be here for you, no matter how far away we are from each other! Uncle Jofess & I love you so much & cant wait to see you soon! 😘💕👩🏻👑🌸 #mkpa #stopgrowing #specialbirthdaypost
💜🧡Tuesday, 25th August MKPA PLAY SESSIONS🧡💜 FREE TO ALL CHILDREN, BOOKING ONLY, Locations and themes for tomorrow 😊
On my run home this morning, i spotted that miltonkeynesplayassociation were setting up on Loughton park. Have to book in online due to social distancing etc. But it's easy enough and you get a 30 mins allowed time. Polly and i played giant connect 4 and she made a dream catcher. Was quite cute.
🤩LAST WEEK OF FREE PLAY SESSIONS🤩
Boys dance too! 💪🏼🧡✨
Lava Lamps and science experiments at MKPA Messy Play Sessions!🤯👩🔬👨🔬🌋🔬 #reuse #recycle #reuseforreplay #mkpa #miltonkeynes #miltonkeynesactivities #childrenssctivities #summerholidays #crafts #childrenscrafts #outdoorplay #play #mkplay#makingplayhappen #miltonkeynesplayassociation #mkpascrapstore
Introducing ‘MKPA’ leather bag for the Mezzi Leroy man.
💜🧡Friday 21st August MKPA PLAY SESSIONS🧡💜
This funding would help the charity out so much!! Please help us to make it to our 50th anniversary next year 😊🎊
Cast your vote today: https://t.co/dr5nRcuT5a
#MKCharities #LoveMK #MiltonKeynes #MK #IndependentMK #MKCommunity #RestartMK
My pawrents have been busy navigating their businesses through these uncertain times & I’m working as their glamorous assistant most days 💁🏽♀️ Go check them out ➡️ mkperformingarts
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mkpt.fitness ✨
Link is on our homepage and in bio
Thank you and enjoy your return to school! 😁 #MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter #MKPA50 #feedback #miltonkeynesplayassociation #miltonkeynes #miltonkeynesactivities #childrenssctivities #summerholidays #crafts #childrenscrafts #outdoorplay #supportinglocalcharities
#MKPA #MAKINGPLAYHAPPEN #MAKINGPLAYMATTER
#MKPA50 #miltonkeynesplayassociation #miltonkeynes #miltonkeynesactivities #supportinglocalcharities
I will be competing the the chance2danceuk Competition with mkperformingarts.
There will be an amazing 1000 dancers and so many more audience at theo2london. By far my biggest performance to date.
We have practised and practised and practised and I believe we will be going to win!
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Friday 28th August MKPA PLAY SESSIONS🧡💜
FREE TO ALL CHILDREN, BOOKING ONLY, Link below 😊😊
Stony Stratford Theme – Sport & Fête Games
Great Holm Theme - Messy Play
Newton Leys Theme – Risky Play
See what we go up to today! 😊
To book visit www.mkpa.co.uk
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter
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Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Cheerleading, Street, Commercial, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Singing, Drama, Pointe, Private Tuition, ISTD Graded & More!
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Private Fitness Suite
Fitness Classes
Yoga
Private Personal Training
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FREE TO ALL CHILDREN, BOOKING ONLY, Link Below 😊
Bradwell Village Theme - Messy Play
Hanslope Theme - Sport & Fête Games
Lakes Estate Theme - Risky Play
To book, visit www.mkpa.co.uk
See what we got up to today!
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter
FREE TO ALL CHILDREN, BOOKING ONLY, Links below
Bradwell Common Theme - Risky Play
Leon Recreational Ground Theme - Sport and Fête Game
Two Mile Ash Theme - Messy Play
To book visit www.mkpa.co.uk
See what we go up to today! ☺️☺️
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter🧡
Browns Wood > Risky Play
Heelands > Sport & Fête Games
Loughton > Messy Play
To book visit www.mkpa.co.uk
See what we got up to today! ☺️
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter
Its on every Tuesday for the summer hols.
#localadventures #mkpa
💜🧡Monday 24th August MKPA PLAY SESSIONS🧡💜
FREE TO ALL CHILDREN, BOOKING ONLY, To book visit www.mkpa.co.uk
Locations and themes for tomorrow 😊😊
Monkston Theme - Risky Play https:///Monkston
Kents Hill Theme – Messy Play
See what we go up to on Friday! 😊
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter
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The process of producing these bags starts from Kano, Nigeria. Top grain leather processed in Kano, is shipped to our factory in Lagos. The leather is hand-rolled using heavy rolling pin giving the leather beautiful smoothness while maintaining its natural grain which helps give the leather its distinctive vintage feel.
The leather is now ready to be hand-cut into sections using a variety of metal templates. The canvas lining is then glued on to keep it flat against the leather while it’s double stitched together. Once the structure of the bag has been securely formed, the straps, handles, buckles are then strongly riveted and double stitched. Once the bags are completed, it is then given a coat of mustard seed oil, which helps nourish the leather, help water proof it and further deepen the rich bag color. The process is now complete, ready to be packaged and delivered to our teeming customers.
Just like the name suggests, MKPA meaning ‘need, necessity’ is a must have for every man.
Price: #13,000 Naira/ $36. 📸: gamasgram for picsmovestudio .
#mezzileroy #Mkpa #leatherbags #ilovemymezzileroy #lagosfashionweek #mensfashionwear #realleatherbags
FREE TO ALL CHILDREN, BOOKING ONLY, To book visit www.mkpa.co.uk
Locations and themes for tomorrow 😊😊
Fullers Slade Theme – Risky Play
Fairfields Theme - Messy Play
Newton Leys Theme – Sport & Fête Games
See what we go up to today! 😊
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter
