The Edinburgh branch of Pickfords recently transported Pudsey Bear on a leg of his journey around Britain visiting 35 Haven Holiday parks as part of Haven’s effort to raise £200,000 for BBC Children In Need.

Haven staff took part in sponsored swims, cycle rides, roller blading and fun-runs with Pudsey to raise funds.

 

Pudsey was guest of honour on board a Pickfords truck as he made the 100-mile journey from Seton Sands holiday park, east of Edinburgh, to the Craig Tara holiday park in Ayr, on the west coast of Scotland.

 

On the way to Craig Tara, Pudsey dropped in at The Yard in Edinburgh, the site for a BBC Children In Need project which Pickfords previously supported with manpower and resources. The yard was refurbished in 2012 with support from Pickfords, TV’s DIY SOS team assisted by local trades people and now provides indoor and outdoor adventure activities for children and young people with additional support needs.

 

Commenting on Pickfords' support of the Pudsey Tour, Haven Holidays' Emma Baxter said, "Pudsey’s arrival at Craig Tara was fantastic and all down to the mode of transport and enthusiasm of the Pickfords’ driver Alan Carrick."

 

 

Picture: Pudsey Bear and friend on route to Craig Tara