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17-05-2025
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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.
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16-05-2025
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Historic attraction will throw open doors to visitors this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, the Tees Cottage Pumping Station in Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, will be open to visitors for the second time this year. Visitors will not only be able to see both the beam and gas engines operating as they were would have been back in 1904 and 1914 respectively, but will be able to visit the Smithy, take a ride on a miniature train, and, of course, enjoy refreshments at the Cottage Tea Room. This year, for the first time, the pumping station is holding a Teddy Bears Picnic for younger visitors. Ticket for this cost £10 per child – and accompanying bear – for which they will receive a picnic pack of a sandwich, crisps, cookie and a drink and will be able to enjoy a ride on a miniature train. There will also be a number of games for young visitors to participate in. Tickets are available on the door, but those for the Teddy Bear's Picnic must be purchased in advance by calling 07493 173123. Full details can be found at
