Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly play indoor golf as they appear in NSPCC charity video

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly play indoor golf as they appear in NSPCC charity video to show support for Childhood Day

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly took a drip down memory lane as they played childhood games in support of the NSPCC’s Childhood Day.

June 11 will see thousands of people across the UK come together to play to help give children a great summer and brighter future. 

The TV presenters appeared in good spirits as they played a game of indoor golf together in a new clip.

Good cause: Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly took a drip down memory lane as they played childhood games in support of the NSPCC’s Childhood Day

Discussing taking part in the campaign, Ant said: ‘It’s such an honour to be supporting the NSPCC’s Childhood Day today.

‘There are so many benefits to play and sadly it is something that’s been really restricted over the last year with many children not being able to play with their friends like they normally would.’

Dec added: ‘As lockdown restrictions continue to ease, we want all children to have a bright future ahead of them.

‘That’s why we’re getting involved in Childhood Day today so we can play our part for children. Check out our video and get playing!’

Fun: The TV presenters appeared in good spirits as they played a game of indoor golf together in a new clip

Fun: The TV presenters appeared in good spirits as they played a game of indoor golf together in a new clip

Childhood day: June 11 will see thousands of people across the UK come together to play to help give children a great summer and brighter future

Childhood day: June 11 will see thousands of people across the UK come together to play to help give children a great summer and brighter future

The money raised will help the NSPCC to continue its vital work helping to keep children safe.

The challenges that children have faced such as school closures, cancelled exams and being separated from family and friends have had a devastating impact on the mental health and wellbeing of many young people, with Childline delivering over 73,000 counselling sessions about this issue.

The NSPCC has also found that the pandemic has increased the risk of abuse and neglect. 

The Childline service reported an 18 per cent increase in counselling sessions about emotional abuse, when compared to the year before.  

You can support Childhood Day and help protect children by making a donation through the NSPCC website – www.nspcc.org.uk/support-us/ways-to-give/donate/. 

Important: The money raised will help the NSPCC to continue its vital work helping to keep children safe

Important: The money raised will help the NSPCC to continue its vital work helping to keep children safe