CHILDREN from Bulwell have been producing games and activities for others to use.

The youngsters from Bulwell Community Toy Library teamed up with artists from Nottingham Contemporary on one of the projects.

The Play and Learn Trail, to be launched at the gallery on Saturday, October 22, includes hands-on play activities and interactive maps to help families explore it through a variety of activities.

Steve Parkinson, project manager at the library, said: "We have worked with Nottingham Contemporary for a couple of years.

"What developed from there was the project where we worked together with their artists."

He said trail activity items made by the children would eventually be handed back to the toy library to benefit more children.

"It's a good thing because families going to Nottingham Contemporary will enjoy it, but Bulwell kids can benefit from it when the gallery's done," he said.

The children have also created resources to be used at Bulwell Hall Park.

These include a currently unnamed game which will involve map use and outdoor activities.

Mr Parkinson said: "It's all part of a project to get young people more engaged with the outdoors.

"We're hoping that our free resources will help families to explore and have fun in the park while introducing them to the amazing benefits of outdoor play."

Parents and carers of children working on some of the projects at the library were impressed.

Tracey Johnson took her four-year-old son Chris along on Tuesday. She said: "It's great for them to go off and explore the outdoors in groups and in a safe environment. Chris thought it was fun."

Karen Chapel, child minder to Kara Gathercole, two, said: "It's fantastic that the kids get to play outdoors and learn all about the woods.

"Too many children just sit indoors and play video games now.

"Kara enjoyed looking at the pictures of animals and picking up leaves."

Saima Kaur, community programmer at Nottingham Contemporary, said: "It's been amazing working with children and the toy library on this project.

"We've helped them to create resources which will help families get outside and play, and they've helped us to create our new Play and Learn Trail, which will help families to explore, learn and play at the Contemporary.

"All the children involved should be very proud of their achievement."

POST with your toast! Steve Parkinson's favourite breakfast is toast with marmalade and a cup of tea.