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Tiny Teddies  🧸

This year The Little Miracles Trust have teamed up with 'Dunedin's Golden Centre Mall and The Felt Princess to create an interactive event 500 Tiny Teddies, where we have asked crafty locals to make teddy bears, each of which will be donated to a Dunedin NICU baby.

Setting the stage for this celebration, Dunedin's Golden Centre Mall is hosting a Family Fun Weekend (10 am to 2 pm) on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th August. All activities are FREE and we would love kids to join us in a wonderful Teddy Bear picnic setting.

Activities include a treasure hunt, face painting and a free cookie from the Venturi Cafe. Southern COSPLAY Characters will be available for photoshoot opportunities on Saturday (for kids both small and adult sized!) and they are kindly collecting coin donations for The Trust. Julie Fawcett, author of the Angel-Louise & Friends series, will also join us for storytelling and has (limited) copies of her book to give away.

It's also not too late to give it a go - why not knit or crochet a bear or animal? (For safety reasons, please note that bears should not contain any items that can inadvertently come loose or be removed, such as eyes, ribbons or buttons on clothing. Size: 15-35cm). The new closing date for donations is 11th August, and these can be handed in at The Felt Princess (Centre City Mall) or at Untouched World outlet store in the Golden Centre Mall.

The crafted bears will naturally be the stars of the show at the Teddy Bear's Picnic!

Let’s go fishing 🎣

Otago Fish & Game Council is running four free Take A Kid Fishing sessions from 10 am to noon at Southern Reservoir, Reservoir Road, Dunedin, on September 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2023.

You must register to attend this popular event.

Go to the Otago Fish and Game Council Facebook page, or follow the link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNDY7L2

Due to popular demand, participants may only register for one day only. Numbers will be limited to 120 children per event.

Spare fishing rods will be available along with experts to help kids get started. Please bring a few fishing lures. Parents or caregivers must be present to supervise children.

Thanks to our supporters at the Otago Community Trust, Oceana Gold and Dunedin City Council.

Can you help us find more caregivers?

Anglican Family Care is still looking for people to provide short-term and respite care for children and young people as part of our support of families in Dunedin.

If you require more information or have any questions, please get in touch on 03 477 0801 - see advert below.