YOUNGSTERS and their cuddly companions are invited along to the annual teddy bears picnic in Bicester.

The free family day is being staged in Garth Park on Wednesday, August 2.

There will be a number of activities staged by Bicester Town Council as well as the town Mayor, who will be on hand to judge the best dressed teddy bear.

The event starts at 11am and will run until 3pm as families enjoy games and picnics in the park off Launton Road.