AVOW Play and Community Development Department provide a number of different services for children, young people and residents of Plas Madoc and further afield.
At AVOW we recognise that Play is one of the most important aspects of children’s ( and adults) lives and is central to their experience and enjoyment of living, we know their opportunities for playing will directly affect how they feel about themselves and other aspects of their lives.
So, in July 2021 we were thrilled when the National Lottery Community Fund awarded £485,861 to support our Playwork in the community – the funding awarded is enabling us to help our community during these challenging times by developing a new model of integrated Play and Community Development work, building on existing high-quality Play and Youth provision and extending our reach into the wider community.
This investment will make such a difference to so many lives and will enable the team to build on the strengths within the community and empower our children and young people to have a greater say.
For children and young people
The 8th Coolest Playground in the World and its FREE!!
The Land is a junk playground in Plas Madoc, Wrexham. Established in 2011, The Land provides open access adventure play for children and young people from 5years +.
Adventure play encourages children and young people to experiment with risk, challenge and creativity alongside experienced and dedicated Playworkers.
Open Monday – Friday from 3.30pm for children aged 5+
For more information, opening times and other projects at The Land, please visit their Facebook page
Take a look at The Land in action, short documentary by American filmaker Erin Davis:
The Land (Teaser) from The Land on Vimeo.
Tuesday 6-7pm in Plas Madoc Leisure Centre - £1 per session.
Run by Drama facilitator Donna Jordan to encourage children and young people in performing arts including acting, singing and dance.
All ages and abilities welcome!
Free open access Playschemes that travel around the Plas Madoc Community for children aged 5+
Playschemes also run at:
- School Holidays every week from 12.30pm – 2.30pm.
- Term time every Thursday 4.00pm – 6.00pm.
- Join the closed Facebook Group for regular updates
- School Holidays Monday 12.30pm – 2.30pm
- Term time Monday 4.00 – 6.00pm
- Join the closed Facebook Group for regular updates.
- School Holidays Wednesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm
- Term Time Friday 4.00pm – 6.00pm
- Join the closed Facebook Group for regular updates.
Please note: All provision is subject to change please check the Facebook Groups or contact the Play Team on 01978 813912
The Play Team also run a number of additional groups / trips subject to funding – contact for more details or keep an eye on Facebook for updates.
For parents and residents of Plas Madoc
–Parent/ resident group that runs every Thursday 12.30 – 2.30 in the Opportunities Centre, Plas Madoc. Everyone welcome. Plas Madoc Community group runs every Thursday 11-12 in Plas Madoc Leisure Centre. Everyone welcome. Access support and advice runs every Tuesday 10-12 in the Opportunities Centre, Plas Madoc.
For further information please contact Play Team Manager Claire Pugh on 01978 813912 or 07856229029.
Alternatively view our Facebook page ‘Land Plasmadoc’ or We are Plas Madoc
