BANK Holiday Monday provided a special birthday surprise for five-year-old Lexie Simms.

The youngster took her teddy along to a teddy bears picnic event at Fairytale Farm, near Chipping Norton, and her beloved soft toy won first prize in the best dressed teddy competition.

The farm holds attractions and themed events for youngsters throughout the year and has farm and petting animals.

It is the first mainstream visitor attraction where everything has been designed for children with disabilities, but can be enjoyed by everyone.