Take an in depth look into the world of Child's Play, Gypsy Life and Lore, Dorset and its people.
Through the poetical pen of Ray Wills.
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LATEST ON CHILDS PLAY http://www.playengland.org.uk/media/237252/play-today-71.pdf
Arthur Symons, wrote in the early 20th century:
Why ... are we setting ourselves the impossible task of spoiling the Gypsies? ... they stand for the will of freedom, for friendship with nature, for the open air, for change and the sight of many lands; for all of us that are in protest against progress ... The Gypsies represent nature before civilisation ... the last romance left in the world.
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THE UN CHARTER FOR CHILDRENS PLAY http://www.playengland.org.uk/media/71062/charter-for-childrens-play.pdf PICTURES TO COLOUR . FAIR PLAY FOR CHILDREN-How it all started http://fairplayforchildren.org/pdf/1284227742.pdf
 MOST RECENT ITEMS As you know we expect to have the anthology of poems stories artwork and photos depicting Gypsy Life n Lore entitled The Gypsy Story Tellers will be published in the near future.
We will be looking into holding book signings in various venues as well as sales of the books at numerous fairs and get togethers with the approval of The Gypsy Council and other national bodies and institutions. All the proceeds from sales of the book THE GYPSY STORY TELLERS will go to the funds of THE GYPSY COUNCIL for the welfare of Gypsy and Travelling Communities. I look forward to hearing from you. Ray Wills  The Gypsy poet has been working with other poets writers and artists on Facebook to produce an anthology of poems stories and artwork to raise funds for The Gypsy Council. The book title will be based around The Story Tellers theme. The publishers Francis Boutle will publish this .The book will be launched in Westminster and the Scottish Parliament.There will also be book signingS around the UK. A well known traveller celebrity David Essex has also contributed with a poem and is supporting this work. Further news as it happens. The group are now an established voluntary association with a constitution and elected officers. -THE INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLERS ASSOCIATION The association held its inaugral meeting in Bournemouth and an Open Mic was held at THE CROOKED BOOKSHOP BOSCOMBE BOURNEMOUTH. If anyone wishes to be involved in this exciting project now or in the future please contact me. At  CONTACT  Other news Statement from The Health and Safety Executive CHILDREN AND RICKETS Kids dont climb trees http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/cotton-wool-kids-dont-climb-trees/story-e6freuy9-1226086678610 The value and benefits of free play PLAY LEADERSHIP TRAINING How economic cuts are creating a shortages of play opportunities affecting the lives of kids in the U.K FILM BY CARDIFF GYPSY CHILDREN CHILDREN AS SCIENTISTS How kids are missing out on natural play experiences   PLAYGROUND SAFETY
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    GYPSY LIFE AND GYPSY LORE               20SA017.mp3   AUGUSTUS JOHN LADY WIMBORNE DORSET POEMS DORSET DAYS DURDLE DOOR WAREHAM KINSON WAIN BLUE POOL    ST ANDREWS KINSON CANFORD VILLAGE DORSET DAYS   CANFORD VILLAGE
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LATEST NEWS
A new community group has been recently formed to promote enjoyment of the heathland on Turbary Common Dorset.The group Turbary Common and Fernheath Valley Heathwatch have their own website and plans for the future of the heath. http://turbarycommonandfernheathvalleyheathwatch.btck.co.uk/
Within the pages of THE GYPSY POET are a treasure trove of poetry much of it inspired by local history and gypsy lore. contact RAY WILLS http://www.activesearchresults.com/members/addlink.php
 ALL ABOUT THE WORLD OF CHILDREN'S PLAY   ON THE PICS       CHILDRENS PLAY CHARTER     THE ADVENTURE/JUNK PLAYGROUND HISTORY        
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