Families in Colchester will likely be packing some goodies into a picnic hamper ahead of the Teddy Bears' Musical Picnic concert taking place next month.

Organised by the Colne Valley Youth Orchestra, the event will see the talented musicians play a whole host of pieces to kids and their parents, including Giraffes Can't Dance and The Ugly Duckling, the Essex County Standard reports.

The performance - which is being held this Sunday (February 3rd) - is also set to feature the Dambuster's March and The Teddy Bear's Picnic.

Colne Valley's musical director Nigel Hildreth told the news provider the concert is perfect for getting young children into music played by an orchestra.

"We have them singing along, getting their own teddy bears to dance to the music and playing some percussion instruments to help our orchestra along," he added.

All proceeded from the event, which will take place at Colchester Moot Hall, are due to go to the Mayor's Charities and tickets are priced at £3 for children and £6 for adults.