A rail attraction at St Newlyn East is set to host a fun day to raise funds for charity.

Lappa Valley is staging a Teddy Bear Fun Day in aid of Penhaligon’s Friends on Sunday, September 22

The park will be open for visitors, featuring a variety of traditional village fete-style games and engaging activities suitable for all ages to promote the work of its charity of the year.

The event will include special activities for teddy bears, inviting families to bring their furry friends along for a day of fun.

Attendees can look forward to regular appearances by the giant Penhaligon’s Friends bear mascot throughout the day to add a touch of excitement and charm to the event.

Penhaligon’s Friends, a charity based in Cornwall, provides vital support to bereaved children, young people, and their families.

A portion of the day’s admission fees will be donated directly to  Penhaligon’s Friends, aiding them in their essential work. There will also be collection points on-site for those who wish to make further contributions.

 Julie Parker, the CEO of Penhaligon’s Friends, said: “The team is really looking forward to Lappa Valley’s Teddy Bear Fun Day, we have lots of fun activities to bring on the day including our teddy tombola and look out for Fudge, our mascot bear too.

“We are so grateful for the support, and any funds raised on the day will help us to buy more story books and resources that we send out to families. These resources really help to open conversations with children about their loss and begin to start the process of grieving. Huge thanks to the team at Lappa for helping us to make a difference.”

Ben Harding, the operations director at Lappa Valley, said: “We’ve very proud to support Penhaligon’s Friends as our charity of the year, and looking forward to hosting the special day and helping to support the important work they do.

“This Teddy Bear Fun Day at Lappa Valley offers a unique opportunity for families to enjoy a memorable day out while supporting a worthy cause.”