Archive News

As part of the Barnardo�s Big Toddle 2007 supported by Lloyds TSB, Cornwall�s Crealy Adventure Park, near Wadebridge, has joined the selection of venues across the UK who are offering discounted entry for Barnardo�s Big Toddlers and their families in June.

The Park is offering free entry to children under five registered to Toddle with Barnardo�s. Adults full price. All the family can enjoy a day out whilst cheering the children on as they Toddle for Barnardo�s.

The Barnardo�s Big Toddle is a sponsored half mile walk for under 5�s which can take place any time, anywhere. Last year, 250,000 Toddlers registered and covered the equivalent distance of 5 times around the world, helping to raise over £1 million for Barnardo�s. Toddlers of all ages and abilities can take part in the Big Toddle as those who cannot Toddle the full half mile can be pushed in prams or carried.

Barnardo�s Big Toddle 2007 will be raising money to help the 1 in 4 children in the UK who are living in poverty. These vulnerable children are missing out on decent housing, a positive education and even safe places to play. Barnardo�s relies greatly on voluntary funds and wants to raise a record £1.5 million from the Big Toddle 2007 to support local projects throughout the UK helping to change children�s lives forever.

Your child must be registered to Toddle with Barnardo�s to qualify for the discounted entry rate. To find out how to take part visit the website: www.bigtoddle.co.uk or call 08452 70 99 00.

With great events, entertainment, fun, magic and adventure: it�s Family Maximum Fun time at Cornwall�s Crealy!

For further information, visit www.crealy.co.uk or telephone 0870 116 3333.

Ends).

- ENDS -

NOTE TO EDITORS:

• You will need to present your letter of confirmation of registration from Barnardo�s, and a voucher (which can be downloaded from our website) at the entrance to the venue.
• Toddle images available � contact Beverley Boyle, Barnardo�s media office, 020 8498 7685

beverley.boyle@barnardos.org.uk

Barnardo�s believes that the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children deserve a better start in life and the chance of a better future. Barnardo�s works with approximately 110,000 children, young people and their families in over 380 specialised projects in local communities across the UK. This includes work with children affected by today�s most urgent issues: poverty, homelessness, disability, bereavement and abuse. For more information about Barnardo�s visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk

Lloyds TSB is an integral part of the local community, providing essential financial services to the widest range of people. With nearly 2000 branches, Lloyds TSB has a significant presence in virtually every community in the UK. Whilst the services themselves bring social benefits, it is the banks long term interest to help improve the social and commercial fabric of local economies where it operates. That is why Lloyds TSB has one of the largest community investment programmes in the UK. For more information about Lloyds TSB and its community investment policies visit: http://www.lloydstsb.com/about_ltsb/corporate_responsibility.asp