BACK THE BIG TODDLE

I WOULD like to say a huge thank-you to all the toddlers from nurseries across the North West who raised more than £26,000 for Barnardo’s by holding a Big Toddle fundraising event last summer.

They did a fantastic job and every penny raised helps us to help other children.

We are now calling for nurseries, schools and families across the region to put their best foot forward again and take part in this year’s Big Toddle week from June 18-24.

For the second consecutive year, the Big Toddle is being run in partnership with CBeebies TV show Teletubbies.

We are asking parents, carers and playgroups to get involved by organising their own Toddle events, which could include holding a community Big Toddle, one for close families and friends or one organised by a local nursery or primary school.

This year’s theme is ‘nature’, with lots of opportunities for creative dressing-up – as animals, insects, flowers or even jungle creatures.

By signing up to the Big Toddle, you can access exclusive nature-themed early years learning resources and will receive a Toddle pack containing information and fundraising ideas.

We hope even more nurseries and families will get involved with our 2018 events, to help us continue funding our vital work with vulnerable children, young people, parents and carers in the region.

Go to www.bigtoddle.co.uk or call 0800 0087005 to register or find out more.