Features Everyone should have a teddy Teddy bears are universal; it doesn’t matter what language you speak, what your status is or how old you are, they always offer comfort and cuddles to those who need them
Features Heirloom Soulmates Evoking childhood memories or igniting a new passion, making teddy bears can bring satisfaction, companionship and much more besides, if only we listen to our heart
Features Life is definitely on the up for YoYo Bears Some things may have changed in more than two decades but one thing is for sure…the passion for making bears and other creatures grows and grows.
Features Katherine Hallam’s Colourful Characters Hallam’s quirky critters are defined by their sunny optimism and the trademark crystals in their noses
Features Accurately Dating Vintage Steiff Bears Wouldn't it be grand if they could talk and share their past lives with their current owners?
Features From Storybook to Coin Royal Mint celebrate the world of Winnie the Pooh with a new 50p coin series
Features Celebrating Our Most Iconic Bears A look back at some of the iconic teddy bears through history, exploring how our favourite characters have made the jump from the big screen to the cuddly toy that we snuggle up to when we head to bed
Features If at first you don’t succeed, make your own patterns Sometimes it can take time to develop not only the skills needed for a craft, but also the ability to think outside the design box of pre-bought patterns.
Features Buckinghamshire woman creates teddy bears in aid of Cancer Research Alison Watts started to make the cuddly toys at the start of lockdown after being left without a job, with all the money raised going to Cancer Research.
Features Winnie the Pooh remains a sought-after collectable 100 years on Antiques expert Allan Blackburn takes a look at one of the most famous bear characters.
Features The Repair Shop featured a teddy bear whose owner died three weeks before it was repaired. Fans of the popular BBC programme were in tears as its late owner’s step-daughter, Maxine, revealed what had happened before the teddy bear was repaired.
Features A dream world of teddy bears Tami Lahey’s fantastic creations are inspired by fairytales and dreams, bringing her whimsical fantasies to life in mohair
Features An interesting view from the other side Married to Monica Spicer of Monica’s Attic Treasures, her husband Gerry gives us an insight in to living with a very busy bear artist.
Features From tiny houses to tiny bear Have you ever been shopping for an item and come back with something entirely different? This is how a world of bear artistry opened up for Tina Jensen.
Features Salisbury's going on a Bear Hunt! It's free to take part in the Salisbury Bear Hunt, with donations welcomed for Save the Children. Join the fun and get involved.
