I came across an article the other week that made me stop and think. It ranked the safest and riskiest places in Britain for children to play outside, drawing on data about park provision, pedestrian road casualties, 20mph road coverage, antisocial behaviour rates and more. The methodology seemed thorough, and … Read more
As ROAM celebrates five years as a registered charity, we’ve been reflecting on the people, places and moments that have shaped our journey. From the first pop-up play sessions to our growing network of families, volunteers and collaborators, it’s been a joy-filled (and often muddy!) adventure. Here’s a look back … Read more
Last autumn, we were excited to pilot our much-loved ROAM-IN sessions at Martineau Gardens. It was a big transition, moving from our familiar space at Kingswood Meeting House, but we hoped this beautiful new setting would offer even more opportunities for the children and families who attend. And what a … Read more
The sun is back out, and as we start planning the summer ahead, we’re also reflecting on our activities last year when the sun was also shining! Last June , we were thrilled to bring our ROAM Free Sessions to Spark Green Park in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. Partnering with the Friends … Read more