Resources
As part of the services offered to its members, BAND stocks a range of equipment and operates a library containing books for both playworkers and children which are available for loan to Full, Affiliated and Individual members, and those working towards Full membership. Our equipment includes, arts and craft materials, musical instruments and outdoor games and sports equipment.
Loans of books (maximum of 5) can be secured by a £10 returnable deposit. Equipment can be secured by a £10 deposit per item which is also returnable on the return of the items. Books are available for a fortnight at a time and equipment for a week. It is advisable to book in advance, especially during school holidays. To book, please contact the office on: 0117 954 2128 or email admin@bandltd.org.uk . We regret that we cannot loan books and equipment to non BAND members.
BAND Equipment Inventory
Giant Jenga
Netball Set
Thomas the Tank Engine Crazy Golf Set
Bob the Builder Crazy Golf Set
Giant Floor Dominoes
High School Musical Twister
Foam/Soft Skittles
Games
Giant Connect 4
Giant Snakes and Ladders
Giant Jenga
Table Football
Circus Kit
Musical
Musical Instruments Chests
Percussion and Melody
Arts and Crafts
Badge / Keyring Maker
Laminator
Mehendi Kit (henna painting)
Felting Kit
Milagros Kit
Encaustic Art (wax painting)
Outdoor Equipment
Hula Hoops
Kwik Cricket
Quadro
Swing Ball Set
Tennis and Volleyball Set
Four Large Sports Bags (for football, rugby, cricket, basketball, tennis, hockey and
various ball games)
and Parachutes.....
Parachute games encourage cooperative, non-competitive play and reinforce turn-taking and sharing.
The games are a lot of fun for both children and adults and opportunities for making up new games are endless.
You could start by trying this one: Rollerball, a game where children hold the chute taut, place a football near the edge and
try to make the ball roll around the edge of the chute without stopping. To do this, someone starts the ball rolling and as it comes towards you,
you lower the edge you are holding and as it goes passed you raise your edge. As you start getting more
confident you can try changing the direction or speeding up. The great thing about the game is that the group have to work together to keep
the game going.
BAND Library
The BAND library is too large to be able to list all the books here. We also receive regular
newsletters from a wide range of local, regional and national play and childcare
agencies. Children's books cover a range of topics including story books, social
issues, arts and crafts, games and sports, multi-cultural, and educational/reference
books. Our library is split into the following categories:
- Child Development
- Child Protection and Bullying
- Equal Opportunities
- Management, Funding, Law and Training
- Playwork Practice and Childcare
- Story Books
- Activities (games, arts and crafts)
- Children's Feelings and Behaviour
- Social Issues
- Multicultural
- Reference
Feedback from recent book reviews:
Nature Craft for Kids by Gwen Diehn & Terry Krautwurst:
“ Highly recommended for creative people wanting to get ideas for nature materials, for activities on many levels”(Playworker)
Play Types - Speculations and Possibilities by Bob Hughes:
“ ...great new project ideas...
refresh your old ideas”(Playworker)
Children's Scrapstore
The Children's Scrapstore, based in the same building as ourselves, sells scrap materials and arts and crafts goods at a discounted price to its members. Non-members can purchase goods from the shop at a slightly higher price, but may not purchase scrap from the warehouse. Membership is open to groups working with children. Contact: Children's Scrapstore, The Proving House, Sevier Street, St Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9LB, 0117 925 2229, Email: enquiries@childrensscrapstore.co.uk, or visit www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk for more information.
