The Burgess Hill Teddy Bears Picnic is an annual event dedicated to pre-schoolers and babies.
The Burgess Hill Teddy Bears Picnic will return on Monday 6th July!
There will be plenty to keep babies and pre schoolers busy as the event returns for it’s 4th year. This years event, will be held at the new location of Worlds End Recreation Park, from 11.30am until 2pm. There’s no need to book, just turn up in the day!
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Do you run a business aimed at pre-schoolers?! Are you interested in running an activity or having a stall at this event?! For information on how to register, email the Community Engagement Team: communityteam@burgesshill.gov.uk
The Burgess Hill Teddy Bears Picnic is co-organised by Burgess Hill Town Council, The King’s Church Mid Sussex and Burgess Hill & District Rotary Club. It is kindly sponsored by Burgess Hill District Lions Club.
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On Monday 7 July, Burgess Hill Town Council – alongside The King’s Church and Central Sussex Rotary – delivered The Burgess Hill Teddy Bears Picnic in St John’s Park. With a whole range of activities for babies and pre-schoolers to get involved with!
There was a mix of businesses and community groups providing free activities on the day, including Crest Swim School, Burgess Hill Nursery, Hope Building Confidence and Time4Children. Soft play was provided by the Triangle Leisure Centre and Burgess Hill Library brought their ever-popular rhyme and story sessions to the park. Children could have their face painted for free and join in with Bubblemania too!
There was parachute song time led by The King’s Church, as well as craft activities, and story time with Gobbledy Books. West Sussex County Council’s Early Help and HAF teams attended with information for parents and toys for the children. St Edwards’ and Water Babies also joined the fun with stalls and activities too!
The Burgess Hill District Lions kindly funded the event, allowing the children to use the inflatables free of charge, as well as enjoy free rides on the model railway, with Mid Sussex Model Engineering Club. The Lions mascot even popped along and joined in with the fun too!
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Christine Coxshaw, President of The Burgess Hill District Lions, who sponsored the event said: “The club had great pleasure again to support this community event. Such a great day of fun for all”.
Brian Reynolds, The King’s Church, Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group guitarist said “Such a privilege to be part of the King’s Church team supporting the Teddy Bear’s picnic. It’s a brilliant community event bringing together local families and friends.”
Co-organiser and Central Sussex Rotary President, Julie Smyth said: “It is always a pleasure to be part of this event, and despite the heavy rain first thing, everything went to plan and everyone seemed to really enjoy all the activities. We look forward to next year.”
Photographs from previous Teddy Bears Picnics:
