19-04-2025
Children at Sunderland nursery thrilled by surprise visit from Pudsey Bear
Children at a nursery in Sunderland were thrilled by a surprise visit from Pudsey Bear.
Busy Bees at Sunderland Ryhope Village welcomed the nation's favourite bear on Friday, April 11, to help the children and nursery team celebrate their recent fundraising achievements.
The nursery, as part of a charity partnership launched last year, has been helping BBC Children in Need in their mission to help every child in the UK thrive.
The Sunderland Ryhope nursery contributed to this nationwide effort by participating in The Big Trike Ride, where children collectively triked, biked, or scooted 874 miles - the distance from Land's End to John O'Groats.
The nursery raised more than £1,200 in the process.
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Centre director at Busy Bees Sunderland Ryhope Village, Katrina Miller, said: "We are so proud of our nursery team and families that supported us to raise over £1,200 – it was a true community effort.
"Seeing the children's faces light up when Pudsey arrived was priceless.
"It was such a rewarding way to mark this special moment."
The children enjoyed a Teddy Bear's Picnic and participated in a variety of activities with Pudsey, including ring-themed activities and classic songs such as Ring o' Roses.
Ms Miller added: "We know the funds raised will help so many children across the UK, and we can't thank everyone enough for their amazing support."
