Youngsters set for Big Toddle

Toddlers in nurseries throughout Perth and Kinross raised £1,491 for Barnardo’s Scotland during last summer’s animalthemed Big Toddle.

The children’s charity is extending its thanks to the children who dressed up as animals such as tigers and giraffes.

The toddlers took part in a half mile walk to raise money for vulnerable children.

Nurseries and parents are now signing up to take part in this year’s Big Toddle, which runs from June 19 to 25, and will have the theme of ‘colours.’

The Big Toddle is marking its 20th anniversary this year by teaming up with the Teletubbies, which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since 1997, the Big Toddle has raised £14.5 million.

Martin Crewe, Barnardo’s Scotland director, said: “A huge thank you to everyone in Scotland who helped raise over £27,000 by taking part in the 2016 Big Toddle, which is helping to transform the lives of the most vulnerable children in Scotland.

“I’m delighted that lots of nurseries, parents and children are signing up to this year’s Big Toddle, which is sure to be a colourful walk.”

The Big Toddle is open to children aged under five.

Barnardo’s Scotland work with more than 26,500 children and young people in more than 130 specialised communitybased services.

For more information and to register visit www.bigtoddle. org.uk.