17-05-2025
Pictures: Teddies and tots head to Gourock Park for special picnic in the sun
IF YOU went down to the Gourock Park this week, you would have been in for a big surprise.
Inverclyde childminders gathered with their tots to celebrate at a teddy bears picnic.
All the wee ones brought their favourite teddies along and tucked into sandwiches, cakes, treats and music.
(Image: George Munro)
(Image: George Munro)
(Image: George Munro)
(Image: George Munro) The party was held in the bandstand area of Gourock Park to mark Childminding Week.
Suzanne Connell, who has been childminding for 27 years, said: "This is National Childminding Week, so every childminder throughout the UK is holding a Teddy Bears picnic.
"All the children brought their favourite teddies.
"It's just a chance to bring everyone together. Children get the chance to meet other children while it's good for the adults to meet other children and other childminders too."
(Image: George Munro)
(Image: George Munro)
(Image: George Munro) Childminders Adelene Hutchison and Diane Campbell said they try to hold an outing like this every year.
Adelene said: "It's so good for the kids' social skills to encourge them to share."
Adelene and Diane care for different children each day, and were planning to hold a picnic at Loch Thom and a day trip to Kilcreggan as part of the week of activities.
