Asda’s 16-strong band of Community Champions are set to host Teddy Bear’s Picnics across Northern Ireland this July to kick-start the retailer’s 2017 fundraising campaign for BBC Children in Need.
Each picnic will have traditional treats and fun and games including a tombola, spin and win wheel, colouring in and Pudsey-themed crafts.
George Rankin, Senior Director for Asda Northern Ireland said: “This is Asda’s 17th year as proud supporters of BBC Children in Need – it is such a worthy cause that makes a real difference to disadvantaged children within the local community here in Northern Ireland and across the UK.
“We’re inviting everyone to pop down with their favourite bear – and don’t worry if your ted is looking a little scruffy – we have special ‘Repair a Bear’ stations in store where you can bring your bear to get spruced up ahead of the picnic.
“With National Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day in July – there couldn’t be a better time to bring out your bears and join in the fun!”
Asda Portadown is the first store to host a picnic, and will take place in-store on Friday July 15
Asda Portadown’s Community Champion, Elaine Livingstone, Asda Cookstown’s Community Champion Janice Gibson, Asda Antrim’s Community Champion, Barbara Logan and Asda Coleraine’s Community Champion, Shelia Palmer