Special event organised to alleviate lockdown boredom for children

Derry families set to take part in the city's largest ever teddy bears picnic this weekend.

The biggest teddy bears picnic ever held in Derry will be taking place in gardens across the city this Friday.

Families will be able to access a live stream of online entertainment to participate in the socially-distanced event dubbed 'The Biggest Teddy Bears Picnic At Home Derry Has Ever Seen'.

Organised by Triax Neighbourhood Management and Gasyard Feile, it aims to help young children beat the boredom of lockdown.