This beautifully British-made collectable teddy bear has been specially created to raise vital funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. Named after SSAFA's founder, James Gildea, this unique bear is made to a limited edition of only 1885pcs, the year the charity was founded.For every James Bear sold, up to £12.50 will be paid in support of the charity.
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JAMES BEAR Supporting the Armed Forces and Their Families
Monday, 15 June 2020 08:10:00 Europe/London
By Eddy Webb
VE Day 75 Art Competition
Wednesday, 8 April 2020 16:58:28 Europe/London
Given the current extraordinary circumstances, the national VE Day 75 celebrations, which were due to take place on the bank holiday weekend of 8-10 May, have been postponed. SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has partnered with Fujitsu to find a way for its supporters to celebrate this special date in history with friends and family from the comfort of their own homes.Read MoreBy Eddy Webb
The Strength Of Versatility In The Face Of Conflict
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 11:59:00 Europe/London
It is now 75 years since the end of the Second World War but it is apparent that once again through the nation's struggles, our spirit of unity and versatility may be key in overcoming the struggle against Covid 19.Read MoreBy Eddy Webb
We congratulate Merrythought with their 90th Birthday
Friday, 7 February 2020 12:13:57 Europe/London
Since 1930, our friends Merrythought in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, Shropshire, have been hand-making the finest and most quintessential English Teddy Bears in the country today. The fourth-generation family business, founded by Mr W.G Holmes, started as a diversification from his mohair mill in Yorkshire.Read MoreBy Eddy Webb
Nato Conference 2019
Monday, 2 December 2019 11:23:12 Europe/London
This April was the 70th anniversary of the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty and on Tuesday 3rd December London will be host to the next NATO Leaders Meeting.
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