IF you go down to the woods next week, you're sure of a big surprise.

Halton's Mayor and Mayoress, Cllr Mike and Mrs Kathy Hodgkinson, are hosting a Teddy Bears' Picnic for registered childminders, their children and, of course, teddy bears.

Art and crafts, planting sessions, face painting and visits to the Iguana House are among the activities planned.

Lunchboxes will be provided by Halton Healthy Living.

The event takes place at Victoria Park, in Widnes, on Tuesday, from 11am to 2pm.

Childminders are asked to meet organisers at the café at the centre of the park near the bandstand.