We start the newsletter today, with a very moving bear story from Henley, in Leicestershire:-
“You have been posting images and stories in your e-mails out and I was wondering if you could please use mine? You see I lost my Mum to cancer only a year ago and my bears are her spirit that hold me tight and surround me with love. My story so far is untold and only my Dad and I really have heard it. I would love for others to hear it and see the power of love a Charlie Bear has to offer. All the pictured bears are in one room, my bedroom. There’s about 160 of them and I have another 40/50 not shown too. I look at their little faces and I am instantly overwhelmed with joy. I hope my story can inspire many to buy a Charlie Bear or more. The ability to hold a soft bear in my hands and tell it my upsets takes them away and I can carry on with my day then.”
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Monday 25th May was a very emotional day for Henley, as it was the 1st Anniversary of her Mum’s passing and I sent her a BIG VIRTUAL HUG and I’m sure you do too!! Henley is not alone in finding comfort in the magic of a bear, as I am sure a lot of you will know!!
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Here are some photos of the bears in Henleys room - there are just a few……..
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“Shenanigan’s hiding on my door with his new friends. You can just see his hat and top of his head. I have been a collector for nearly 4 years and every one of my 200 bears has its own unique story to go with it. Luckily they already have a name!”
Now, onto a lighter & happier note…. |
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Our Corfe SHENANIGANS was very excited to hear that a package had arrived for him….. “What is it? What is it?” he cried excitedly.
Well….. guess what it was??………
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AN APRON!!!!!
COMPLETE WITH A TIE!!!
(And little pocket)
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CLOSE YOUR EYES FOR THE NEXT SURPRISE…
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AND A CHEFS HAT!!
WOW!! |
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AND…… SOME HOMEMADE COOKING UTENSILS whisk/spoon/tongs/rolling pin!
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NOW HE IS ALL SET FOR HIS NEXT COOKING SESSION…. I WONDER WHAT HE WILL MAKE???
Watch this space!!
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NOW, WHO IS THE CLEVER GIRL TO MAKE THIS WONDERFUL SET???
………. HENLEY!!!!! (As featured above)
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Shenanigans thanks you very much and I also want to thank you too….. because Henley also handmade a lovely surprise present for me!
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Here is Shenanigans giving it to me.
Isn’t it great!!
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! XXX
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Here are some photos that Henley has sent during her creative process…. assisted by her Shenanigans, who was also the perfect model, to get the size right and she was also helped by her two dogs… MIPPET and LOTTIE!!
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FINDING THE MATERIAL…
THIS LOOKS PERFECT!!
I’m told the Corfe Shenanigans is quite “BAAR…. MY”, so this will suit him.
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MEASURING UP CUTTING TO SIZE SEWING UP
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MAKING THE TIE GETTING TIED UP GETTING SOME HELP
(oh! Wrong hat!)
I need to make a chefs hat!!
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CLEVER ME!!
….. & HENLEY….
+ MIPPET & LOTTIE who had fun with the cardboard tube!!
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UNTIL TOMORROW!!!
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