Swindon park to host teddy bears' picnic
The event will take place at Broadgreen Park on Friday, August 1, from 11.30am onwards.
The picnic is being organised by Swindon Borough Council in collaboration with the Brighter Broadgreen project.
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Children, parents, and teddy bears are all invited to enjoy a community picnic and storytelling activities.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own teddy, picnic, refreshments, and blankets or chairs for an afternoon of fun.
A spokesman for the council said: "If you go down to the Broadgreen Park, you're sure to get a big surprise!
"On Friday, August 1, Broadgreen Park will host a teddy bear picnic from 11.30am onwards.
"In collaboration with the council and the Brighter Broadgreen project, teddy bears, children, and parents can enjoy a community picnic and participate in storytelling activities.
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"Bring along your teddy, picnic, refreshments, and blanket/chairs for an afternoon of fun."
People who would like to provide any activities for the day are asked to get in touch before Friday, July 18, by emailing DGreenough@swindon.gov.uk, so space can be allocated.
The event promises an afternoon of community fun and interaction, bringing people together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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