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"For mental health it's important to meet in the park." Playground Play Dates.

Yesterday on the show we heard from listeners about crowds of young people and parents meeting up...

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09.00 18 Feb 2021


"For mental health it's important to meet in the park." Playground Play Dates.


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09.00 18 Feb 2021


Yesterday on the show we heard from listeners about crowds of young people and parents meeting up in parks, and having organised play dates in playgrounds. But how true is this? Is it because of midterm or behavioural changes, are people fed up after months of lockdown? As teachers unions and the government prepare to reopen schools, could we all do more to stop mixing with other families? Henry McKean visited a Dublin park. Remember these are just guidelines, 2 people from different households can meet up for exercise. Everyone Henry spoke to was adhering to social distancing.

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