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of adults believe children playing outside helps to improve community spirit
of parents want more time to play with their children
of adults think children should go to fewer extra-curricular activities
of adults would like flexible working arrangements for parents
of children worry about being followed or taken by strangers

#Playday2013 celebration idea #1: Hold a street party on 7 Aug & help children & communities reclaim streets for play http://t.co/7xHqnP4SdG
Monday 20 May
RT @merseyforest: Nearly 700 people showed they #loveoutdoorplay at a #forestschool festival in #Liverpool on weekend. Great pics: http://t…
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