Eden Shopping Centre, in High Wycombe, has announced its Eco Elves Teddy Trade event for 2024, which will give children the chance to trade in their old teddies for new ones.

The event will run from Saturday, November 30, until Christmas, and will aim to teach children about the importance of giving and sustainability.

All old teddies will be donated to Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, where they will help bring Christmas cheer to rescue dogs waiting for a loving home.

Rebecca Gomme, marketing manager at Eden Shopping Centre, said: “We’re thrilled to bring back our Eco Elves.

“Building on the success of last year’s Eco Elves Tree-Cycle, where children transformed magic beans into miniature Christmas trees, this year the focus is on upcycling teddies.

“Mrs Claus can’t wait to welcome all the children and give them a fun and engaging way to learn about sustainability and show that even small actions—like repurposing toys—can make a big difference.”

Tickets for the event cost £3.50, plus a booking fee, and must be pre-booked via the Eden Shopping Centre website.

All ticket sales will be donated to local charities, with support from Heart of Bucks.

The event will be held outside Boots in the shopping centre.