October 2007 News
Tickled Pink!
What a fantastic 3rd Birthday we had.
Many thanks to all who managed to make it to our ‘Pink Party’ and helped to make it a truly special day.
Having arrived fairly early at the hotel we thought we’d have plenty of time to get the room ready for the exhibitors and anticipated crowds!!, but the time just flew by and before we knew it we had lots of bear collectors waiting at the door to be let in.
 I didn’t even have time to see what wonderful ‘creations’ the bear makers had brought along – although I must admit to a quick sneak preview of Sue Quinn’s stand and her fabulous bear ‘The Weavers Child’. Dressed in a Paisley waistcoat, with a swivel head joint, and bendy knees his face was so beautiful you just couldn’t help but fall in love with him.
It was no surprise that he was snapped up pretty rapidly by a regular customer – who just couldn’t leave him behind!
The new Autumn range from Charlie Bears – proved very popular and those customers who met Charlie and Will for the first time couldn’t help but be won over by their charm, it’s not just the bears who have personalities!!
We seemed to have a endless stream of little Hoblins at the Pay Desk – and Kathy’s book proved a big hit too.
 Christine Pike’s bears were magnificent (as always!) as were Samantha Potters. Barabara-Ann’s bears added a splash of colour. A big thank you Barbara-Ann for adding pink dye to your own hair, especially for the Party!
Rikey Austin seemed to do very well with sales of ‘Jilly’ Bear, raising money for Cancer Research UK.
 A very big thank you to all who donated prizes for the Raffle, all proceeds going to Cancer Research UK (I will put details of how much we raised on the web-site – as soon as the money from the collecting tins has been counted).
‘Melody’ from Charlie Bears was won by a regular fair goer and collector from Weston-Super-Mare.
 The Classic Black Steiff Bear will be finding it’s way to a warm and loving home in Oxford very soon!
Other Raffle Prizes won on the day included ‘Emily & Seb’, by Charlie Bears – donated by bear artist Susie James.
Susie James also donated one of her own artist bears – which was won by bear artist Linda Willetts of Hoblins!
(Susie James couldn’t be with us on the day – we hope she feels better very soon)
 Samantha Potter won a bear making kit – donated by Barbara-Ann Cunningham!
3 Jilly bears donated by Russ Berrie and signed by Rikey Austin were won by regular collectors and will be in the post to them shortly.
We met lots of new bear collectors from as far away as Argentina, as well as catching up with old friends. It was also good to meet those customers who in the past we’d only ever spoken to on the telephone.
So thanks once again to everyone for a very special day – we went home happy but exhausted!
September 2007 News
Pink Party – this month!
We are getting really excited and a little nervous! here at ‘Party Bears’ with the ‘Pink Party’ being held at the end of the month, and there is still so much to do!
We have had such a good response to this event that nearly all the tickets have gone!
 Those who have requested tickets to this event should be getting them any day now as I hope to get them in the post the first week of September. If you haven’t received your tickets by the middle of the month please contact me.
|
Blushing Belinda by Barbara-Ann Cunningham Price £230.00
Pink Bear - especially for the Pink Party! |
|
Blossom (left) - by Linda Willetts £84.00 (SOLD)
|
Petal (right) - by Linda Willetts £79.00 (SOLD) |
A quick reminder of the exhibitors who will be attending the ‘Pink Party’:-
| Christine Pike |
Barbara-Ann Cunningham |
| Samantha Potter |
Kathy Martin |
| Sue Quinn |
Rikey Austin (Russ Berrie) |
| Linda Willetts |
Charlie Bears |
| Susie James (Sorry - due to ill health Susie James is unable to join us) |
‘Party Bears’ will have the Deb Canham – ‘Pink Party’ exclusive ‘Lucy Locket’ for sale on the day.
 |
Charlie Bears will be launching their new Autumn Collection and will have ‘Melody’ as a Raffle Prize raising funds for Cancer Research UK.
Rikey Austin will be signing ‘Jilly Bear’ – raising funds for Cancer Research UK.
Any donations to Cancer Research UK on the day – will be warmly welcomed. |
We look forward to seeing you at the ‘Party’ – if you still haven’t requested your tickets e.mail sue@houseofbears-bath.co.uk as time is running out!
‘Pink Party’ – Event Details |
Date: Sunday September 30th |
Opening Times: 11am – 4pm |
Venue: Francis Hotel
Address: Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HH
Telephone: 01225 424105 Website: www.mercure-uk.com
|
August 2007 News
 Pink Party Update
Wonderful news – Kathy Martin editor of Teddy Bear Scene will be at The ‘Pink Party’ on September 30th signing her newly released book.
‘Teddy Bears – A Collectible History Of The Teddy Bear’
Jackie Craig in her review of the book says:
“This beautiful new book is a history of Teddy’s dramatic evolution, from his first creation in 1902 to becoming a valuable collectible, and his present work-of-art status. You’ve come a long way, Teddy, and the author brings a unique concept of the last 100+ years of Teddy’s past to his present.”
If you would like to buy a signed copy of Kathy’s book on sale at the ‘Pink Party’ simply request your free tickets to the Party by emailing sue@houseofbears-bath.co.uk or telephone Party Bears at The Antique Map Shop on 01225 446097.
Please don’t leave it too long to apply for your tickets – as space is limited and the Party is filling up fast!
 Win
‘Melody’ from the Charlie Bears NEW ‘Isabelle’ Autumn Collection will be helping to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, at the ‘Pink Party’. Raffle tickets to win this stunning 14” limited edition mohair bear will be on sale at this event. Proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets will go to Cancer Research UK.
If you would like more details of the New Autumn Collections from Charlie Bears email sue@houseofbears-bath.co.uk
Flood Victims
July seems to have been a very difficult month for a lot of people and my heart goes out to all those who lost valued possessions and had their homes destroyed by the floods.
The bears here in the shop have also had a slightly traumatic time. Water came flooding in through the roof of the bear den in the middle of July, when the guttering become blocked, and we lost quite a few of our little friends to the water. So I must apologise to anyone who came in to see the bears during this time as we were all feeling a little sad!
I think we are all keeping our fingers and everything else crossed that August will be a lot happier and sunnier!
 ‘Pink Party’ – July update.
Deb Canham Artist Designs – ‘Pink Party’ Exclusive.
I was really excited when Deb Canham agreed to design an exclusive little bear for the ‘Pink Party’ and I couldn’t wait to see what ‘Little Gem’ – would be created.
I was delighted when returning from holiday this week to find Deb had sent me this image of ‘Lucy Locket’, my very own shop exclusive!
She measures 3.25 inches and is limited to 50 pieces and only £28.00. If you would like to reserve ‘Lucy Locket’ before the Pink Party on 30th September – please e.mail sue@houseofbears-bath.co.uk or telephone Party Bears @ The Antique Map Shop: 01225 446097.
Barbara-Ann Cunningham – has just confirmed that she will be coming to the party and bringing her unique style of bears and bear kits – so if you would like to have a go at creating your own bear come and meet Barbara-Ann at the ‘Pink Party’ – I’m sure she will be able to give you lots of tips!
‘Pink Party’ – Tickets
Entry to the Pink Party on 30th September 2007 is FREE but limited and by invitation only. To book your FREE ticket e.mail sue@houseofbears-bath.co.uk or telephone Party Bears @ The Antique Map Shop: 01225 446097.
Tickets will be sent out first week of September.
|
‘Teddy Bear Picnic’ will be just one of the raffle prizes you can win at our House Warming Party on Sunday 27th April. All proceeds from the sale of tickets will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
We have just heard that Russ’ designer Rikey Austin will also be at our House Warming Party on Sunday 27th April signing ‘Jilly’ bear, (£1.00 from the sale of ‘Jilly’ will be donated to Cancer Research UK.)
During February we are expecting lots of new friends here at the House of Bears. The new Charlie Bear Plush Range will be with us very soon, and also more new bears from the Isabelle Collection.
‘Golly’ has travelled all the way from ‘Robin Rive’ in New Zealand to re-awaken a friendship that has lasted for over 100 years.
They have been frantically packing their bags over the past couple of weeks ready for the big move on Thursday 1st November. There will be a few tears and tantrums on the day, no doubt! – but I’m sure they’ll recover once they see their new home, and will be on their best behaviour for the opening on Saturday 3rd November.
