The Round Hill Society

Playsafe returns to Round Hill

• Street Plays have been moved to Richmond Road, which is easier to close off and safer
• Aiming for three next year in conjunction with plant sale and maker’s market
• Biggest challenge is getting marshalls (attend in a high vis jacket for half an hour), who can protect against any rogue cars
• Information about the events is shared in The Reporter, Facebook and the public notice boards on Ashdown and Princes Roads. Three successful events held this year
• Aiming for three next year in conjunction with plant sale and maker’s market
• Biggest challenge is getting marshalls (attend in a high vis jacket for half an hour), who can protect against any rogue cars
• Information about the events is shared in The Reporter, Facebook and the public notice boards on Ashdown and Princes Roads

I would like to introduce myself; I am Laura-Kate (friends call me LK). I moved to Richmond Road, spring 2016. I can honestly say that this is the friendliest and most welcoming community that I have ever lived in. It is everything I hoped for as a place to bring up my daughter, who is now 5. I have met so many wonderful people, made lots of friends and received so much support here... so I decided I wanted to give something back.

Kate (Rice) with the help of other local parents organised popular Street Play community events for many years. As Kate’s kids are now teenagers, I was delighted for the opportunity to take on this task. Unfortunately, then Covid hit, and it was deemed too risky to try and organise any community events. However, as rules are more relaxed, I’m excited to announce they are coming back. If Boris can party, then so can we!

With the support of Mayo Road residents, I have applied for four Street Play sessions throughout the year; as well as a Street Party  on Sunday 5th June.

Thank you to all those who signed to say they are happy for us to temporarily close the street. If you have concerns or questions, please do feel free to contact me. These events cannot happen without YOU.

If you are interested in being part of the Street Party team or would like to offer your services as a marshal for our events please do get in touch.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the Roundhill Community events. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have children as we hope to incorporate other activities at the Street Play sessions such as book swaps, a dog show and plants sale.

For more info please follow our Facebook Group ‘Round Hill Community Noticeboard UK ’ or watch this website at  ‘roundhill.org.uk’

Dates for your Diary: 2pm to 4pm

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For reports of 2014-2019 events see Playing out in Round Hill

Kate (Rice) organised Playsafe in Round Hill from 6th April 2014 until before lockdown in 2019, circa 25 events over 6 years.

Street Play - Video Clips

• 0 minute 58 sec video halloween 2015
• 2 minutes 30 sec video of April 2016 event.
• 1 minute 57 sec video halloween 2016 event