The Avondhu

Wally Waddlers explore the outdoors with Ballyhoura Developmen­t

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Both Griston Bog in Ballylande­rs and Doneraile Park played host over recent weeks to the Welly Waddlers, the toddler and preschool series run by Ballyhoura Developmen­t CLG.

Using local urban green spaces and town parks, Ballyhoura Developmen­t instructor­s invited families to explore, move and play in the natural world on their own doorsteps. They visited Croom, Castleconn­ell, and as mentioned, Doneraile and Ballylande­rs for the free taster sessions, and now they plan to expand the Welly Waddler session throughout the year, with ongoing taster sessions that can be availed of.

In bringing the many benefits of outdoor play to families, the goal is to make being outdoors and active accessible and easy. It is also about creating a safe space to learn and play, while also providing a much-needed social group for new like-minded parents.

Happy faces and splashing in muddy puddles provided healthy outdoor entertainm­ent and activity for both parents and kids. For more informatio­n, please contact Ballyhoura Developmen­t CLG.

 ?? ?? The Welly Waddlers in Croom last Tuesday week. (Pic: Ballyhoura Developmen­t CLG)
The Welly Waddlers in Croom last Tuesday week. (Pic: Ballyhoura Developmen­t CLG)

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