Unicorns also welcome at teddy bear social occasion

Vera Muldoon (3), of Arthurs Point, is dressed to impress with her mum, Amy Schmitt, at yesterday’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic, held at Jack Reid Park in Arrowtown.

Initially planned for the Queenstown Events Centre, the event was moved to Arrowtown’s community centre because of forecast rain.

As well as stilt walkers and hula-hoopers, outdoor games, face-painting, music and snacks, the Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade was on hand with a hose, being used as a sprinkler, while indoors, children were entertained by a variety of storytellers.