A CHARITY in St Ann's, which promotes the value of play activities for youngsters, has launched its new vision for Nottingham.

Playworks launched its refreshed play strategy on December 9, setting out its plans for the future.

The charity works with communities, families and schools to promote physical activity for children.

The strategy set out how to promote Nottingham as a "playful" city, and explored the role of play on children's wellbeing.

Liz Asher, senior manager at Playworks and chairman of the Nottingham Play Partnership, said: "I'm calling on everyone involved with play in Nottingham to come together and make sure we continue to build on our achievements, despite the challenges we face.

"The alternative is to risk forgetting the huge importance of play – which is vital to the health, wellbeing, education and development of children."