A Teddy Bears Picnic was held on Sunday the 28th of July as part of BbP's fundraising initiatives. The event was organised by the BbP Friends group of volunteers and was a great success with all the local children and families who attended.
The children won prizes for best dressed Teddy Bear, best decorated picnic basket, enjoyed the jumping castle, face painting, games and entertainment provided by the children from all Port Moresby libraries. The children sang and danced accompanied by 9 Mile teacher Sandy Kauk and Richard Masi of Melanesian Vibes Sound Studio.
The event made 17,000 Kina and Buk bilong Pikinini is grateful for the tremendous effort provided by the Friends group to make this Teddy Bears Picnic such a memorable event. Thank you to Katherine Curtis, Mindy Musaeus & Nils Musaeus, Tracy Beatty, Cecille Chuacuco, Lyn Parker, Jenny Mendoza, Jane Baird, Katherine McInnes and Brendan McInnes.
Buk bilong Pikinini also wishes to thank Blake Selmes, the magician, who did an amazing magic show, thank you to Mr Tidman Ikosi, Mr Robin Bradshaw, Mr Andrew Pate, Ms Jeanette Kaizer & Ms Natasha Beaumont – for writing & performing the PNG pantomime version of Goldilocks & the Three Bears –Dreadlocks & the Three Cuscus) and Ela Murray International School Year 7/8 Charity Committee & staff – who worked tirelessly all day in the canteen providing refreshments, the Rugby Union players who came to play a fun match with the children and Francis Yemen and his band for playing lovely music for everyone to enjoy.
Buk bilong Pikinini wishes to thank the following donors for their support of our Teddy Bears Picnic; BOC, Theodist, PNG LNG, Gala ice cream, Milo Nestlé, Papua New Guinea Rugby Union, Australian High Commission, TEMIS, SVS, Bismark Maritime, EMS Builders & Contractors, Pure Water,The Funeral Home and Waigani Bulk Traders.
