Sheffield Meadowhall Hamleys store hosts Summer Games sporty fun in-store

Children can step up for a penalty shootout with Hamley Bear ahead of the Euros football championship between June 11 and July 11, as well other fun and interactive games and activities.

Following a year of missing out on playing with friends and family, Hamleys aims to encourage playful competition and rekindle the joy of being 'a good sport' and the power of taking part and giving it a go.

The Hamleys entertainment team will be split into Team Fun and Team Magic and any children who wish to enter the Games are able to become part of one of the teams, depending on which store they are visiting.

An array of toys to get you moving and active this summer in and outdoors includes Hamleys Booma boomerang, the Extreme Bubble Blaster for fun bubble fights and the Hamleys Street Gliders to get kids whizzing along, in lots of colours and new styling.

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Hamleys CEO Sumeet Yadav said: “Following the fantastic reopening of retail, Hamleys is elevating its experience with our very own Summer Games where families will be at the heart of a range of fun and interactive sports day activities to encourage play, laughter and smiles across all of our UK stores.

“We believe that this year more than ever the major events are so special to bring everyone together and we want to make sure that all those young and old can enjoy all we have to offer.

“Families have missed these special interactions for some time now and we are privileged to be able to bring this back to so many people’s lives, so let’s make the best use of the lovely outdoors and let the games begin at Hamleys.”

Hamleys opens at 10am each weekday, 8am on Saturdays and 11am on Sundays. The store is located at 10 High Street in Meadowhall. Website: www.hamleys.com, also follow the company on social media for news and updates.

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