Teddy History
Today we can hardly imagine a world without that eager listener, confidante, and loyal friend, the teddy bear. But the teddy bear has not always been with us. In fact, the teddy bear did not make its entrance until late in 1902. Then, in one of life's unexplainable synchronicities, the teddy bear appeared...  Go >>

Types of Teddy
Commercially made, mass produced teddy bears are predominantly made as toys for children. These bears have safety joints for attaching arms legs and heads. They must have securely fastened eyes that do not pose a choking hazard for small children. These "plush" bears must meet a rigid standard of construction in order to...  Go >>

How to Clean Your Teddy Bear
How To Clean and Care For Your Teddy Bears Teddy Bears are greatly loved by their owners, however young or old they are! It is essential to look after your teddy bears and keep them grime-free and smelling fresh. Teddy Bears attract a lot of dust and need to be cleaned occasionally. Little kids tend to get...  Go >>

Bears in Fiction
Bears in Books Baloo from The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling the Berenstain Bears Brer Bear, from the Uncle Remus stories by Joel Chandler Harris Paddington Bear the Three Bears from Goldilocks and the Three Bears Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne Rupert...  Go >>

Famous Teddy Bears
Mister Whoppit, mascot of Donald Campbell, breaker of speed-records killed on Lake Coniston in 1967 Bear, the mascot of the Windows 3.1 (and later Windows 95) team Teddy Ruxpin, the popular animatronic teddy bear from the 1980s Pooky, teddy bear from the comic...  Go >>

Jokes
Teddy Bear Jokes for Younger Members How do you start a Teddy bear race? Teddy, Set, Go! How do Teddies keep their houses cool in summer? They use bear conditioning. How do Teddies send their letters? By bear mail, of course! What's the difference between a Teddy bear and an apple? Teddy bears don't grow...  Go >>

Jokes
Teddy Bear Jokes for Older Members Campaigns to bear-proof all garbage containers in wild areas have been difficult because, as one biologist put it, "There is a considerable overlap between the intelligence levels of the smartest bears and the dumbest tourists." In light of rising human/grizzly bear encounters,...  Go >>

Derby Evening Telegraph Feature
The Bear Club was today featured in the Business Daily section of the Derby Evening Telegraph. The photograph shows Educational Director Richard Hutchings, Managing Director David Booker and David's 7 year old daughter Sophie.   Go >>

Uncle Ben's First Story
Uncle Ben's First Story - sent in by Bear Club member Sue. Read about the Adventures of tbc members Uncle Ben, Timmy and their friends, and find out what they got up to in the warehouse while the guards weren't looking! A fabulous story by one of our most ardent supporters and frequent tbc bloggers. To read...  Go >>

BBC Children in Need Appeal
This Friday (16th November) sees the return of BBC's Children in Need Appeal. To make a donation Click Here Your support helps to positively change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. MORE WAYS TO DONATE BY POST Please do not send cash by post. Send a cheque,...  Go >>

Found a Tag 'n' Tell Bear?
Congratulations & Welcome to The Bear Club You are now the proud owner of a TBC Tag 'n' Tell Bear - yours to keep, love and bring to life here on The Bear Club. Getting started couldn't be easier: - Log in using the username & password (found inside the Tag 'n' Tell ID Booklet) You...  Go >>

Buy a Tag 'n' Tell ID Tag
Want to release a teddy bear of your own? All you need is a TBC Tag 'n' Tell ID Tag, complete with adoption instructions for the bear's new owner.   Your ID Tag includes: ...  Go >>

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Kinamon Clan

The Nervous & Shy one. A good listener (probably because they are very nosey); tell this anxious bear your problems and it will happily do the worrying for you! Loves gossip, trivia, watching soaps... more >

Featured Artist - Kent Rogowski

Bears | Kent Rogowski Bears is a series of portraits of the most unusual sort: ordinary teddy bears that have been turned inside out and restuffed. Each animal's appearance is determined by the necessities...