A major conference on the importance of children's play is on at the end of the week.
Titled 'Defining Feature of Childhood', it's taking place at the Laxey Glen Pavilion on Friday and Saturday.
The Children's Centre's play development officer, Chris Gregory, says there's a lot for delegates to discuss:
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