Throughout the summer holidays, teddy bears and their owners have been coming along to Stackpole Walled Gardens to sing, dance and make merry at the Musical Bumps, teddy bears singing picnics.

Not only have the children -varying in age from 0-12 - have lots of fun singing ‘teddy bear themed’ songs and trying to make their furry friends fly on the trampoline-parachute amongst a host of fun musical activities, but they have been raising money for Pembrokeshire Mencap Ltd.

Manager of Pembrokeshire Mencap, Debbie, has been delighted with Musical Bumps presence throughout the summer stating: “The singing picnics have been a great success not only for Musical Bumps, but for the walled gardens with many of the young families visiting the gardens for first time.”

A raffle was held in aid of Pembrokeshire Mencap in which prizes included plants donated by the charity and dinner for two at the Stackpole Inn,

When asked if the singing picnics would be a regular feature at the walled gardens during the summer holidays, both Sue (South West Wales Musical Bumps teacher) and Debbie (Pembrokeshire Mencap manager) agreed that it was a success for all involved and the outdoor musical sessions on the lawn, even drew small crowds of holiday makers who weren’t expecting free entertainment!

Local mum, Sian said: “We enjoyed the singing picnics so much because they are full of energy, colour and music. It really gets the senses going. Our little ones loved using the parachute and the instruments and especially enjoy joining in with the dancing and actions. Even on a rainy day it makes my children very happy.”

Muiscal Bumps, provider of outstanding music classes for babies and pre-school children, is holding classes in Haverfordwest, Narberth and Pembroke. Classes are run by local mum, Sue Mathias, a primary school teacher and music specialist who plays guitar, flute and piano. Sue is so passionate about Music and the joy it brings to people, she has also recently embarked on an MA in early childhood music education.

Sue says: “Having taught music to primary aged children, I have not only experienced the joy and fun that music brings, but also how music can develop and enhance social, language and mathematical skills and prepare children for school.”

Founder and director of Musical Bumps, Sarah Marsh says: “Our teachers all come from a musical background and have a real passion for sharing their love of music with young children and their families. We are so pleased to have Sue as part of an excellent team who all work extremely hard to ensure that they deliver outstanding music classes.”

For a free trial class or to receive further details of Sue’s classes, please call 07472 365857 or e-mail: [email protected].