A TOTAL of £5,240 was raised for Barnardo’s, the UK’s oldest and largest children’s charity, during last summer’s animal-themed Big Toddle.

Children dressed up as animals such as tigers and giraffes and took part in a half-mile walk to raise money for vulnerable children.

Nurseries and parents are now signing up to take part in this year’s Big Toddle, which runs from June 19 to 25 and has the theme of “colours”.

The Big Toddle is marking its 20th anniversary this year by teaming up with Teletubbies, which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since 1997, the Big Toddle has raised £14.5 million.

The antics of Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po have featured in more than 400 episodes of the popular TV programme and entertained children in more than 120 countries.

To find out more and to register for Barnardo’s Big Toddle, please see the website: www.bigtoddle.org.uk , visit the Facebook page: Facebook/BigToddle or follow on Twitter @BigToddle.