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.
Children’s Play Sessions
MKPA provides free Open-Access Play Sessions to children and families in MK and surrounding areas.
We had a very successful 2-weeks of Easter Play where we were fully-booked for most sessions! We saw children scale the van, climbing and conquering their fear of heights! We saw obstacles courses, sports, games, bikes and crafts!
One of the parents wrote an amazing blog after his family attended a session at Newton Leys!
“His biggest accomplishment of the day though was when he scaled the MKPA van that was parked towards the entrance. One of the team was sat on the top, encouraging little ones to climb up before helping them get down the other side.
I’ll be honest, I didn’t think he’d get anywhere near the top. Not because I don’t believe in him, but I didn’t think he’d physically be able to scale it (the holes in the netting seemed too big for him.) So, imagine my surprise, and pride, when – with the help of one of the MKPA team holding his feet from underneath – he made his way up, to stand proudly on top of the van! His little face! He was so happy with himself.”
To read the full article, click here.
Scrapstore
Exciting news! The Scrapstore is opening on the 13th April!
Our opening hours are, Tuesday to Friday 10am-4:30pm. No booking required.
We are offering schools, organisations and child carers evening appointments from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Please click here to book.
Please click here to visit our Scrapstore resource page and see what type of materials we stock.
We are offering a limited Click & Collect Service, please use the form on the ‘Scrapstore Resources’ page, or visit our online craft shop here
Alternatively, you can email your enquiry to scrapstore@mkpa.co.uk. Please include your membership number and contact details.
Training
We provide a wide range of training and development opportunities to support the needs of those who care for children and young people and to inspire and promote a quality play service.
To find out more about our training courses, click here
Download our training programme, MKPA Training Programme for 2020/2021
#makingplaymatter #play
The seriously important business of child’s play | Letters
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Letters: Paul McGilchrist thinks we may be in danger of raising children able to spell serendipity, without ever having experienced it, while Annabel Gibb reflects on the importance of learning through play. Plus letters from Paul Hartley and Adrian Voce
💜🧡RIP RISKY PLAY VAN! We need your help!🧡💜![]()
Our much-loved climbing van for the Risky Play sessions has sadly not passed its MOT and has been taken away for scrap today. 😢![]()
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Fortunately, the Orange van stepped up this Easter and provided the much-needed climbing activity that children all across Milton Keynes love! ![]()
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Going forward though, we desperately need another van to take the place of the purple to become the new Risky Play Van! ![]()
Due to the impacts of COVID, second-hand van prices have skyrocketed and we are asking our lovely followers if you can share and spread the word that we would love to be donated/sponsored a van! We would be looking for a medium to long-wheelbase and if you know anyone who may be able to help, we would be truly grateful! ![]()
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Please get in touch by emailing admin@mkpa.co.uk , calling 01908 263 033 or Facebook messenger!![]()
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We provide this activity to 11,000+ children every year! Help us to continue this by sharing with everyone you know 💜🧡![]()
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#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter #miltonkeynesplayassociation #miltonkeynes #miltonkeynesactivities #childrenssctivities #donation #donate #vandonation #secondhandvan #riskyplayvan #Localbusinesses
Milton Keynes Play Association (MKPA) updated their business hours.
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💜🧡Fantastic news! The Scrapstore is open!!🧡💜![]()
Opening hours are 10am to 4:30pm, Tuesday to Friday! No booking required 😊![]()
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We are offering early evening appointments for schools, organisations and child carers from 4:30 to 5:30pm 😁 visit www.mkpa.co.uk to find out more.![]()
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#MKPA #MKPAscrapstore #Scrapstore
💜🧡Did you enjoy the Easter holiday sessions?🧡💜 We'd love to hear about your thoughts!Every year, we try and improve our play sessions and it's a massive help to hear from those who use them most!![]()
Please take 3 minutes to complete our short survey ☺️![]()
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JJRQM5Q![]()
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💜🧡MKPA 50TH ANNIVERSARY!🧡💜![]()
It's our 50th anniversary and we'd like to put a video together of children showing how much they like play sessions.![]()
How to enter, ask your kid(s) to:![]()
Take a large piece of card or paper at home.![]()
Paint or draw pictures and/or words and tell us what they like doing at the play sessions and what they love about MKPA.![]()
We need a photo/video of your artwork. We'd prefer it if the kids were in it too but would understand if you would prefer not to be.![]()
Winner:: One Year Membership to the Scrapstore where you can buy lots of crafting and play materials!![]()
Send your work to admin@mkpa.co.uk or Facebook messenger or![]()
Whatsapp 07951 746 970![]()
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#MKPA | #MakingPlayMatter | #MakingPlayHappen
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 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
2 Burners Lane, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK11 3HB or phone us on 01908 263033
COVID-19 Limited Operating Times
Tuesday – Thursday
9:30am – 4.30pm
Onsite Number: 07951 746 970
⭐️LAST CHANCE⭐️To get your Valentine's and Chinese New Year crafts before the weekend! Collection before tomorrow 4pm.
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.
💜🧡Valentine's at MKPA Scrapstore😻💋💐🌹
Big thank you to MKPAPLAY for the free crafting pack for Arthur which we picked up on Stony today on our walk. Amazing package fit bits & bobs. Items donated by local businesses & industry. mkpa mkpaplay #mkpa #makingplayhappen #makingplaymatter
💜🧡MKPA Shop🧡💜 Are you in need of some craft supplies?
💜🧡These lovely books need a new loving home. We have so many, please come and take what you'd like for a small donation! We have a wide selection of story book, science, craft, baking and lots more.
💜🧡🎄MKPA are at the Stony Stratford Christmas Market this morning giving out FREE Winter Craft Bags made by the MKPA Scrapstore and funded by Stony Stratford Town Council. We have a certain amount so first come first serve 🙂 Market open from 9-2pm
#Uke!!!
💜🧡⭐15⭐ Winter Craft Bags LEFT for sale in our @mkpa_scrapstore!! We are asking £8 for these. We have had some fantastic feedback from children and families saying they have really enjoyed crafting 😊 come and get yours - buy them online www.mkpa.co.uk/mkpa-shop/ and collect or visit our scrapstore 💜🧡
#tap #tapdance #dance #singletimestep #doubletimestep #tripletimestep #tapshoes #tapper #hastings #mkpa #gardendancing #coolsummerevening
💜🧡⭐565⭐ Winter Craft Bags have been made and being distributed to children across Milton Keynes 💜🧡 we've been working hard since beginning of November to get these finished and we are so happy to have made so many! We hope all the children receiving these enjoy and please do send photos or tag us in your posts - we love seeing your creations 😊 check your local parish council website/Facebook to see if they are distributing these bags 💜🧡
✨GIVEAWAY ✨
💜🧡⭐️100⭐️Gifted Craft Bags have been handed over to @foodbankmk ! These Craft kits which you have kindly donated towards will be given to 17 Children and Family Centres across Milton Keynes next week! 😊
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - Special Commendation ✨
💜🧡Gift a Craft Bag to a Child🧡💜
#prestigeambassador #dancer #improv prestigedancecomp #mkpa mkperformingarts
💜🧡HURRAY! MKPA and our lovely volunteers have made 250 Family sized Craft Bags!! These are available for purchase on our website for £8. These are stuffed full of Winter themed craft materials, allowing children to get creative and make! Get your order in quickly as we are opening the scrapstore up again 2nd Dec and limited to how many we can make.
There may not be a ballet class online now as we are going into the studio 😬. But until then doesn't mean I can't practice! #ballet #adultballetclass #beginnersballet #mkpa
💜🧡MKPA Team & our lovely volunteers have been busy elves making craft bags for children and families! If you are interested in one, please visit our website www.mkpa.co.uk/mkpa-shop/
Bring a bit of dance wherever you go 💜💙 #holidaydance #mkpa #tapdance
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MKPA Craft Shop and Scrapstore have everything you need,
💜Coloured Card, Tissue and Crepe Paper
🧡Popsicle Sticks, Bells, Sequins
💜Paint, PVA, Crayons, Felt-tips
🧡Red Velvet Fabric!
💜So much more!
Check our Online Shop > www.mkpa.co.uk/mkpa-shop/
Click and Collect Services. Order now and collect before 4pm tomorrow for a weekend of creativity. 🎨
If you are interested in the fabric, please email scrapstore@mkpa.co.uk
💜🧡Need some crafting inspiration? MKPA have a pinterest page with lots of ideas! Check out for free!
https://pin.it/25phsbc
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter
#mkpascrapstore #ValentinesDay2021 #valentinescrafts #charity #childrenscrafts #repurposed #reuse #recycledcrafts
Its on every Tuesday for the summer hols.
#localadventures #mkpa
Need some craft materials for Valentine's Day on Sunday? MKPA Scrapstore has loads of materials ready for a crafting weekend! -
💝Card Making
💝Painting
💝Paper Crafts
We have lots of the materials you would need!
💝Paint and PVA
💝Coloured Card/Paper, Tissue, Crepe Paper
💝Pink/Red/Purple Card and Envelopes
💝Sequins, Pipe Cleaners, Lollipop Sticks, Stickers
💝Clay, Coloured Markers, Crayons, Chalk
💝Fabric Canvas Bags and Fabric Paint and Crayons!
💝So much more!
❤️Check out our Online Shop and Safe Collection Info by visiting www.mkpa.co.uk/mkpa-shop/
Last day to order and collect is Friday 4pm!
Collection times - Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
❤️ For Scrapstore items shown in photos, please email scrapstore@mkpa.co.uk to arrange click and collect!
❤️ Need inspiration for craft ideas? Visit our Pinterest page for lots of ideas! https://pin.it/36HKxfU 💜🧡
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter
#mkpascrapstore #valentinesday2021 #valentinesgift #valentinescrafts #repurposed #Charity
❇️Did you know MKPA Scrapstore has an online shop?
Check it out by visiting www.mkpa.co.uk/mkpa-shop/ and see our wide range of craft supplies!
We have,
⭐Acrylic, Ready Mix and other Paint
⭐Range of card, tissue, crepe paper
⭐Play equipment
⭐Clay and chalk
⭐Children's crafts
⭐PVA and tape
⭐Step by step craft kits
⭐So much more!!
♻️Did you know that we are a charity who help prevent clean scrap waste from going to landfill? ♻️
We accept recycled materials from organisations and individuals and reimagine its purpose! 🚀
From wooden circles and planks to foam to fabric. We use it for arts, crafts and creative play and so can you! 🎨
As a member, you can have access to all of this for such a low cost, from just £10 a year!! So next time you are thinking of visiting a larger store, #ShopLocal and visit our scrapstore and help a local charity 💜🧡
We are offering click and collect services - visit our website to see what we have and information on becoming a member 💜🧡 www.mkpa.co.uk
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter #miltonkeynesplayassociation #miltonkeynes #reuse #recycle #recyclecraft #ShopLocal #shopsmall #mkpascrapstore #scrapstore #scrap #MKPA50 #childrenscrafts #childrenssctivities #stayathomecrafts
All helps towards our children's charity 🧡💜
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We hope you enjoy and have a wonder Christmas 🎄💜🧡
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter
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#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter #miltonkeynesplayassociation #miltonkeynes #reuse #recycle #recyclecraft #lockdownactivities #lockdownactivitiesforkids #MKPA50
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In celebration of our official opening date - Monday 7th September, we have teamed up with sendshopuk for a fantastic ‘Back to Studio’ giveaway! All you need to do is comment on this post your favourite MK Class listed on our new timetable ... Winner will be selected @ random on 31st August, Best of luck!!! ☘️
Exclusive discount to all MK members, 20% off the back to the studio box & 10% off everything else in Etsy shop using code MKFAM20
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• Don’t forget to like & follow 📲
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For all the latest updates & our winner announcement!
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BUT We still need your donations!! @blacksheepbarbar will be providing FREE children's meals over the holidays and we wanted these families to also have a gifted craft bag! Please consider donating £3 to fund a bag full of exciting materials! Crafting can be a calming activity, especially during such a stressful time. It can give them the opportunity to immerse themselves in play and be creative! 🎨🧩
To donate, visit https://www.mkpa.co.uk/mkpa-shop/ 🧡💜
We are aiming for 200 gifted craft kits!! Please help us get there. Share amongst your friends and family 💜🧡
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter
#giftedcraftbagmk #miltonkeynesplayassociation #miltonkeynes #childrensactivities
Congratulations beth.dancex 🥳 ... Having taught you from a young age, We are very proud of what a wonderful & talented young lady you have become - Huge well done! Love all @ MK 💫
Over the past 50 years, our charity, MKPA have been delivering free play sessions to the children of Milton Keynes. This Christmas, MKPA has teamed up with the MK Food Bank and Bar Bar Black Sheep to raise funds to supply free creative arts and craft kits to children who need them the most. Every child deserves the opportunity to explore creative play and spark their imagination.
You can help the most vulnerable children of Milton Keynes this year. By donating £3, you will provide a child with a bag full of arts and crafts, which will allow them to do what they do best: be kids!
Please support our local community and share with your family and friends.
🎁To gift a craft kit, please visit https://www.mkpa.co.uk/product/gift-a-craft-kit-to-a-child-kit/
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These kits are all hand put together and we re-purpose materials from our Milton Keynes Scrapstore
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter
#TheFoodBankMK #BarBarBlackSheep #creativeplay #childrenscrafts #imaginativeplay #giftacraftkit #MKPA50 #miltonkeynes #miltonkeynesplayassociation
Visit www.mkpa.co.uk/mkpa-shop/ to see all of our available craft kits 😊
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter #miltonkeynesplayassociation #miltonkeynes #reuse #recycle #recyclecraft #storybook #children'splay #mkpascrapstore
These bags are £8 each and full of crafting goodies to keep you engaged over the Christmas period.
We also have other smaller craft kits available on our website. 💜🧡
#MKPA #MakingPlayHappen #MakingPlayMatter #miltonkeynesplayassociation #miltonkeynes #reuse #recycle #recyclecraft #lockdownactivities #lockdownactivitiesforkids #MKPA50
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