Award winning Bears !

I was absolutely delighted to win the 1st place award ;Single Miniature Bear ,at The British Bear Artist Awards in Hove on the 23rd November , with "Lily" (2.5" sitting - pictured above)

I also gained a 3rd place in the Group Miniature Bears category with an ensemble entitled "Golden Celebration" to commemorate my parents' Golden wedding anniversary , comprising two 3" bears and a 1.6" cupid .

TBACA online show NEWS

I am delighted to be taking part in the "Be My Valentine" International , 24 hour online show with the Teddy Bears and Critters Australasia group .They not only showcase some wonderful artists' work but also support the Free the Bears Fund Inc rescue charity . The show takes place on 14th February 2009 ; there will be a special "booth" for Bobo (the group's adopted Cambodian Sun Bear) where the monies from all the pieces donated by the participating artists will go to the charity.

Above is my donated piece , "My Friend and I" ; a 3.2" bear with his ultrasuede bear friend - they will only be available during the show .

(Please click the link to find out more details of this exciting event !)

Moon Bears Charity Auction

At the close of the month long auction for China Bear Rescue charity , which was held by Abracadabra Teddies shop in Saffron Walden UK , I was delighted to hear that "Coral" ( 3" bear above) had raised the magnificent sum of £300 - all of which will benefit the beautiful Moon bears in Asia . Thank you to all the bidders for their huge generosity !