TEDDY bears are preparing to take flight in Warwick on Saturday.
The Great Teddy Escape – a teddy parachute jump and teddy bears picnic – takes place at St Mary’s Church, on Saturday June 20, from 11am to 2pm.
Families are invited to bring their favourite teddy bears – or buy one from the teddy stall – and watch them parachute from the church roof while enjoying a picnic and entertainment.
The event promises family fun, music and plenty of teddy-themed activities, all raising money towards the new Priory Pools Community Centre, a transformational £2.5million project creating a new fully accessible community hub for the Packmores Estate.
The event will also mark the official launch of Priory Pools Community Centre’s Aviva Community ‘Double your money’ Crowdfunding campaign, helping fund the environmental features of the new community centre, including the installation of solar panels, the air source heat pump system and low-energy lighting throughout the building.
Visitors will be encouraged to support the campaign at the event, with donations receiving an added boost as Aviva will match donations made by individuals up to £250 per person for donations made before July 21.
All donations are welcome and all donations also qualify for gift aid. Visit communitiesfund.avivafoundation.org.uk/p/ppcc to donate.
Amanda Burford, chair of Priory Pools Community Centre, said: “The Great Teddy Escape is a brand new event created to bring the community together in a fun and memorable way while helping build something that will benefit local residents for generations. Thank you to St Mary’s Church, Warwick for making this event happen!”
Visit www.priorypoolscc.org for more information about how to support the Priory Pools Community Centre project.
