Perth children enjoy teddy bear’s picnic
Fundraising campaign for BBC appeal kicks-off
Big and little kids from around Perth enjoyed a Teddy Bear’s Picnic.
Anna Jellye, Asda Perth’s community champion hosted a Teddy Bear’s Picnic at the Dunkeld Road supermarket to mark the start of the fundraising campaign for BBC Children in Need in 2017.
Children brought along their favourite teddies to the picnic on Friday, July 28, and enjoyed all the traditional picnic treats, along with games, a tombola, colouring in, and Pudsey-themed arts and crafts.
Anna Jellye said: “This is Asda’s 17th year as proud supporters of BBC Children in Need - it is such a worthy cause that makes a real difference to disadvantaged children within the local community here across the UK.
“We invited everyone to pop down with their favourite teddy bear.”
Jonathan Rigby, director of commercial at BBC Children in Need, added: “We currently have around 2,400 projects working with disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK, and all donations made by Asda customers and colleagues will help make a real impact to those who need our help most.
“We’re delighted Asda is honouring a favourite childhood toy and paying homage to our beloved mascot - Pudsey, through the Teddy Bear’s Picnics.
“Working together we hope to make a difference to even more young lives across the UK, so let’s get as many bear together as possible, and start the celebrations!” Harrison Jellye (6) Anna Jellye, Asda community champion, Ella Lamond (5), Pudsey Bear, Harriet Gibb (3) and Picture: Graeme Hart