Happy Christmas!!

Happy Christmas from all at The Bear Club - 19 December 2011
Season's Greetings from all of us here at The Bear Club.  We hope that you have a wonderful Christmas holiday filled with love, laughter and a great big bucket full of silliness. Don't forget to let us know what you've been up to - we can't wait to see those blogs. Lots...  more >

Noel's Second Novel - 23 November 2011
The second in the series "Travels with Noel" Is now available!! Volume 2 "The Secret of the Acropolis" is another tale of adventure, mystery and intrigue! Noel and his little French friend Nou reunite on the beautiful island of Rhodes for another exciting adventure. A mysterious...  more >

Bears of Porthors 'Day Trip'

Second book by TBC member Dale Reardon - 1 April 2011
The second book by Dale Reardon who is one of TBC's most loyal and original members (and pawtner ot the Tats!) has just been released! It follows the story of 'The Bears of Porthors' and their adventures in the fictitious village set in Cornwall. 'Day...  more >

Sunshine

Christmas Competition Winner - 7 January 2011
Here is the result for the Chritmas Competition. The entries were judged by Noel and his Pawtner LJ Kay. The winner will recieve a signed copy of Noels book 'Travels With Noel-Adventures in Paris' Christmas Competition 'What Santa Didn't See'   Thanks...  more >

Christmas Competition - 28 November 2010
OK all you bears! Christmas is coming so we thought we'd have a competition for you. The prize will be a signed copy of L J Kay's first novel 'Travels with Noel - Adventures in Paris', the first book written by one of our longest standing members...  more >

Noel with his book

Noel's First Novel! - 21 November 2010
TBC is happy to announce that Noel's first novel, "Travels With Noel" Vol1 "Adventures in Paris" is now available! Noel is one of our original members and his Pawtner  L.J.Kay has written a book all about his fantastic adventures. It is a must read for all Bear lovers and would make...  more >

The 2010 Cornwall Christmas Bear Fair - 26 September 2010
 The 2010 Cornwall Christmas Bear Fair will be held on the 21st November. 10am-4pm at the Lostwithiel Community Centre (off A390) There will be 45 Stands Including Artist and Designer Bears Old and Antique Bears Free...  more >

The Bears of Porthors

TBC Member Publishes First Book - 21 August 2010
Dale Reardon, one of TBC's most loyal and original members, and partner of Tat! has published his first book. It is set in the fictitious fishing village called Porthors, where Teddy Bears live amongst Humans. It is beautifully Illustrated by Dale by taking his photographic images and turning...  more >

Heidi-Sue

H S Bears - 14 August 2010
We would like to welcome to TBC Heidi-Sue. She is one of a number of Bears which represent a group called HS which stands for "Hidradenitis Suppurrativa" This is a rare and painful skin condition which affects many people and has no known cure. These Bears have been produced to hopefully make this...  more >

Reunited

Going Home!! - 30 July 2010
  Happy Ending!   This little fella was found in a tearoom in Thorpeness, he had been parted from his owner. After world wide publicity and his own Facebook page he has been happily reunited with his little friend and owner Ned! Thank you to everyone who helped to bring...  more >

TBC is Staying

TBC is Staying - 29 July 2010
After lengthy meetings with the TBC staff, and reading all your blogs and comments, it has been decided that The Bear Club will continue for the foreseeable future. There were plans to change the site and develop it into something a little different, but we have realised that our members have put so...  more >

TBC Chat Room

TBC Chat Room Now Live - 29 July 2010
The TBC Chat Room is now live! Just click the link, log in, and start chatting! * This area for members who are aged 14yrs+ * Please remember this is a family site, and any inappropriate behaviour may be in breach of our Terms & Conditions   more >

Brittany

Winner of Feb/March Challenges Announced - 13 April 2010
The winner of February/March's Challenge is..... Brittany! A relatively new member...  more >

Winner

Competition Winner(s) for February/March - 5 April 2010
The winner of last month's teddy bear portrait competition - with the wonderful prize of a stunning mounted print from teddy photographer Dale Reardon of Bears on Location - is Jethro . I'm sure you'll all agree that this was a well deserved win - his cross-stitch portrait is simply...  more >

Competition

Bi-Monthly Competition for February/March - 1 February 2010
  It's been away, and now it's back...and this time the prizes are even bigger and better! The lucky winner of this competition will receive a stunning print of their choice from Bears On Location photographer Dale Reardon (9"x 7" Print in 14" x 11" Mount). Click here to view his...  more >

Challenge

Bruang's Monthly Challenge for February...and now March too - 1 February 2010
Can't think what to blog about? Then have a go at completing some (or all if you can) of Bruang's Monthly Challenges - 10 weird and wonderful photo quests that are sure to put a smile on your face. If your teddy bear is not currently a member of The Bear Club don't worry, just  sign...  more >

New Members

Word From Fred - Clarifying Membership Rules - 30 January 2010
Well, what a hullabaloo!  There seems to have been a lot of concern, frustration, confusion and tantrums just recently (all brought about by a cheeky poke from me of course), so I thought it was about time I put the record straight! Just...  more >

Challenge

Bruang's Monthly Challenge for January - 10 January 2010
Can't think what to blog about? Then have a go at completing some (or all if you can) of Bruang's Monthly Challenges - 10 weird and wonderful photo quests that are sure to put a smile on your face. If your teddy bear is not currently...  more >

2010

Happy New Year! - 1 January 2010
Season's Greetings and a Happy New Year to all our wonderful members (and visitors of course!) - we're looking forward to welcoming many new teddy bears to TBC and another year of great blogs and posts. This week will see the return of Bruang's Monthly...  more >

Pudsey

Children in Need - Do Something Different - 15 November 2009
BBC Children in Need returns on Friday 20 November, at 7.00pm on BBC One, with a variety of entertainment acts all doing their bit to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Sir Terry Wogan is joined by  Tess Daly and  Alesha...  more >

Bear Forum

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Nathaniel Pawthorne

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Basindo Clan

The Grumpy & Aloof one. Very wary of strangers, this bear will be loyal to only one. They love to share secrets with their pawtners (owners) and will never tell. Can be very sensitive about their... more >

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...