Barnardos and Select Hotels Teddy Bear’s Picnic 5th July Fota House and Gardens 2009
Everyone had a great fun day out on Sunday 5th July in Fota House and Gardens!
There were lots of activites and BBQ and food for all the family. Everyone took part in the many races including, three legged race, piggy back race, sack race and egg and spoon race. All the winners were awarded medals at the end of the day.
Barnardos Teddy Bears were adopted by the families with all the monies going to the charity.
There were even real life teddy bears to join in the fun! When they got injured they were looked after by the Teddy Bear Hospital nurses.
The event was organised by Select Hotels of Ireland Cork hotels - Select Hotels, Celtic Ross Hotel, Actons Hotel, Montonette Hotel and Midleton Park Hotel.
Barnardos supports children whose well-being is under threat, by working with them, their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children. Barnados was established in Ireland in 1962 and is Irelands leading children’s charity www.barnardos.ie
Celtic Ross Hotel is a member of Select Hotels of Ireland. With 22 Hotels nationwide each hotel outside of Cork will be running their own Teddy Bears Picnic through out the summer months to raise funds for Barnardos. For a full list of hotels and details of their Teddy Bears Picnic please visit www.selecthotelsireland.com
