Pudsey’s Grand Tour is spreading smiles across Witney!
Pudsey has been spreading smiles across local schools and care homes this week, supported by Witney Rotarians Dave Eustice and Chas Simpkins. More adventures to come!
Pudsey has been a busy bear this week — and judging by the photographs, he’s loving every minute!
With the Rotary Club of Witney helping to raise funds for BBC Children in Need, Pudsey has been making friends at schools and care homes across the area. Monday included Tower Hill and Miller Grange Care Home; Tuesday took in Batt School, St Mary’s, Cedar Court Care Home and Churchfield Care Home.
Wednesday brought visits to Queen Emma’s School and Richmond Village. Quite a tour — and we’re only halfway through!
A special thank you to Witney Rotarians Dave Eustice and Chas Simpkins for all their hard work making Pudsey’s adventures happen, and to everyone who has welcomed our favourite bear so warmly. These photographs were simply too lovely to keep to ourselves!
There’s more to come before Friday’s grand finale. We’ll share the rest of Pudsey’s adventures, and the full story, in our end-of-tour post. Watch this space!
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