TICKLES, Teddy and Mouse were cuddly companions at this teddy bears picnic.

With their young friends they enjoyed a picnic party on Hereford's King George V Playing Field, complete with a bouncy castle, pass the parcel and face painting with the Special Care Baby Unit Family Support Group.

Member and junior sister at Hereford County Hospital, Dot Calder, said the annual party has been held for at least 10 years.

"The support group is for families who have been through special care and for anyone who has a small or sick baby in the unit. We meet once a month in the hospital.

"The idea is families have a contact for when they go home or at any time," said Dot.