Wimborne Model Town is offering free admission to children for the first Wimborne Bear Day on Sunday 3 October.

Featuring a Bear Hunt Quiz around the charity attraction’s miniature buildings and attractions, Marilyn Barber, news editor for Viewpoint and Dorset View, will be on hand at 2pm with Stories of Wimborne Bears while the Dorset Youth Marching Band will be providing the music at 1pm and 3pm.

Youngsters will receive entry details of the Council’s Wimborne Bear Story and Painting Competition with prizes to be awarded at the Model Town by the Mayor, Councillor Kelly Webb on 24 October. Pictured is Jessica with her bear at the model Minster.