Teddy bears take over and help raise funds for birthing centre in Warwick - The Redditch Standard

Teddy bears take over and help raise funds for birthing centre in Warwick

Redditch Editorial 7th Sep, 2017   0

TEDDY bears who took over Ragley Hall Gardens last week, helped raise £3,500 for the new birthing centre at Warwick Hospital.

On Friday (September 1) teddy bears and their owners descended on the Ragley Hall Gardens and youngsters enjoyed a range of bear-themed activities.

As well as readings from the Tales of Shakespuss by author Melissa Mailer-Yates and musical fun with Rhythm Time and Dandy Development sessions, guests could also take part in a raffle, crafts, best dressed teddy competition and guess the name of the teddy bear.

The event was organised by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust for the Birth and Babies fundraising Appeal which aims to raise £200,000 in total, enabling the Trust to buy enhanced equipment like special baby cribs and stands, as well as upgrade the furnishings to make the unit feel like a home-from-home.




Wendy Jones, Associate Director of Women’s and Children’s Division at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust said: “I would like to thank everyone that came to the teddy bears picnic and a special thank-you to Ragley Hall for letting us host such a fantastic event.

“The birthing centre is going to be extremely beneficial for lots of families in Warwickshire and the surrounding areas. It is lovely to see so many people supporting our maternity services and helping us to make it the best it can be.”


TVisit facebook.com/birthandbabiesappeal for details coming events.

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