Apart from having a basic survival instinct, we like to play. We like to play sport, go for walks and cycle rides, visit places, swim, indulge in hobbies, learn new skills or just mess around. Danger in the playground - Many of these outdoor recreation opportunities are lacking for young people.
Parents are concerned about threats of violence, broken equipment and the dangers of traffic.
Hence the rise in indoor, supervised play areas, but these require money and access to transport. If these play areas are combined with appropriate and safe facilities where older youths can meet socially, many of the problems associated with play areas can be reduced. Gardening and allotment clubs - could be expanded to offer people a chance to grow their own food, and seed and tool exchanges could be set up. Walking and wildlife - We need to improve and expand the network of village greens , public gardens and playing fields and link them all by the creation of green corridors that are accessible and safe so that people can walk around the borough. We all have our particular hobbies or passions we indulge in and easy access to safe, attractive and affordable cinemas, theatres, museums, art galleries and libraries is vital.