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		<title><![CDATA[Update: Charlie Bears Signing Event]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Update: Our Charlie Bears Signing Event 2012 will take place on Sunday 1st July and will be held in The Refectory at Guildford Cathedral.

Details are still to be finalised, but the signing event is likely to run from 1pm - 5pm.  Both Charlie and William will be there with James and Ben!

Our signing event is part of the Charlie Bears Great British Bear Hunt and as such we will have one of the exclusive bear hunt bears available on the day!  The bear that we will be having is Sovereign, who's adoption fee will be £39.99.

More details will follow as we get closer to the day, but please put the date in your diary now.  It should be great fun!

Originallly posted: 13th January 2012
Last updated: 2nd February 2012]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beargarden.co.uk/news.php?id=1073</link>
		<creator>Bear Garden</creator>
		<date>2012-02-02</date>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Steiff limited editions for Spring 2012 arrive!]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have just received a huge delivery from Steiff, featuring many of the new Spring 2012 limited editions.

We have had the following arrive: Sunny, Ice, Millie, Shelly, 110th Anniversary Bear, Sinclair, Monty and June!

Please click on the link below to see the collection.

Pictured here is Ice

Posted: 2nd February 2012]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beargarden.co.uk/news.php?id=1078</link>
		<creator>Bear Garden</creator>
		<date>2012-02-02</date>
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		<title><![CDATA[Steiff's Swarovski Candy bear in stock!]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Candy (EAN 681776) has just arrived in stock!  This beautiful bear is the latest in Steiff’s popular series of limited edition Christmas Swarovski teddy bears.

She is made from pretty pale green mohair and wears a delightful Swarovski Elements Candy Cane pendant.

For more information please click on the link below.

Posted: 30th January 2012]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beargarden.co.uk/news.php?id=1077</link>
		<creator>Bear Garden</creator>
		<date>2012-01-30</date>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Conradi Bears arrive!]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have just taken delivery of some wonderful new bears from Karin Conradi of Conradi Creations.

Pictured here is the very handsome bear Crispin Stubbins!

Please click below to see our range of bears from Conradi Creations.

Posted: 28th January 2012]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beargarden.co.uk/news.php?id=902</link>
		<creator>Bear Garden</creator>
		<date>2012-01-28</date>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ridibears arrive!]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have just had in a delivery or beautiful bears from wonderful German teddy bear artist Rita Diesing.

Please click on the link below for more details of the new arrivals.

Pictured here is Connie.

Posted: 25th January 2012]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beargarden.co.uk/news.php?id=1076</link>
		<creator>Bear Garden</creator>
		<date>2012-01-25</date>
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		<title><![CDATA[Queen's Diamond Jubilee teddy bear]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hermann Spielwaren have launched this lovely bear to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year.

She has been created from the finest white mohair and is filled her with wood-shavings to give her a regal look and traditional feel.  She wears a stunning velvet cape along with a crown and necklace, which contain 60 Swarovski crystals! She has the Royal coat of arms embroidered on her right footpad and is limited to just 500 pieces worldwide.

 Please note that delivery on this bear will begin in February 2012!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beargarden.co.uk/news.php?id=1075</link>
		<creator>Bear Garden</creator>
		<date>2012-01-17</date>
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		<title><![CDATA[New London 2012 bear now available!]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new London 2012 Olympic Games Commemorative Teddy Bear is now in stock!  This version is also limited to 2012 pieces, but has the colours of the Union Jack on the London 2012 logo.  He compliments the three colours (blue, pink and green) which were launched in the summer of 2011

Made by Merrythought in Ironbridge, these official bears will be fantastic mementos of what will be an historic occasion.

The London 2012 Olympic Games Commemorative Teddy Bear (to give him his full title) is fully authorised by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG).

The bears are now available in four colours: Union Jack, turquoise blue, aqua green and pink.  Each bear is limited to 2012 pieces worldwide and is presented in a beautiful London 2012 bespoke box.  The bears retail at £79.95 each.

Please click on the link below for more details!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beargarden.co.uk/news.php?id=1074</link>
		<creator>Bear Garden</creator>
		<date>2012-01-16</date>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Steiff limited editions online!]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The UK and worldwide Steiff limited editions for 2012 have now been added to the website!

There are some wonderful new bears, none more so than the beautiful new 1912 replica (pictured), which was originally produced after the tragic sinking of the Titanic.

Please click on the link below to see details of the new items.

Posted: 12/1/12]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beargarden.co.uk/news.php?id=1072</link>
		<creator>Bear Garden</creator>
		<date>2012-01-12</date>
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		<title><![CDATA[Steiff Festival Trip 2012 - itinerary!]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bear Garden is running a trip to the this year's Steiff Festival in Giengen, which runs from 6th - 8th July 2012.  Here is the full itinerary:

Friday 6th July:
06.00 Meet at BA check-in at Heathrow Terminal 5.
08.10 Depart Heathrow.
10.45 Arrive Stuttgart. Transfer by coach to the Lobinger Hotel in Giengen. Buffet lunch in the hotel.
14.00 Transfer to Steiff. 
15.00 World of Steiff tour followed by free time at the festival. 
17.00 Travel back to the hotel.
19.30 Dinner in the hotel.

Saturday 7th July:
Buffet breakfast to be taken at leisure. Followed by…
9.50 Transfer to Steiff.
Day and evening to be spent enjoying the festival! There is a whole day of free time to immerse yourself in Steiff, which can include the following:
&#61553;	Explore the grounds of the Steiff factory, which are transformed for the festival.
&#61553;	Visit the birthplace of Margarete Steiff.
&#61553;	Enjoy an exhibition of historic Steiff teddy bears and animals.
&#61553;	Visit the Steiff marketplace and see exhibitors from around the world.
&#61553;	Visit the Steiff “seconds” shop and get your “bear” bargains!
&#61553;	Attend the auction on Saturday evening which runs from about 6pm.
Andrew will organise a regular meeting point should anyone need his assistance!
Food will be available throughout the day at the festival. There will be a variety of stalls serving meals and snacks.
8.30 Dinner at a venue to be confirmed.
Late return to the hotel for a well-deserved rest!

Sunday 8th July:
Buffet Breakfast to be taken at leisure. Then…
10.50 Transfer to Steiff.
Half day at the festival to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, as well as make any final adoptions, of course! 
15.30 Depart Steiff for Stuttgart airport.
19.10 Depart Stuttgart airport.
19.55 Arrive at Heathrow - Terminal 5.

Please drop us a line via the link below for the full itinerary and price.  It should be another great experience!

Posted: 6th January 2012]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beargarden.co.uk/news.php?id=1059</link>
		<creator>Bear Garden</creator>
		<date>2012-01-06</date>
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		<title><![CDATA[Steiff Event tickets on sale!]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tickets for our Steiff Event 2012 on Sunday 19th February are on sale!

On Sunday 19th February 2012, we are hosting our annual Steiff Event, which is one of the UK`s first Steiff Events of the year. The event includes a presentation of the Spring 2012 Steiff range! This will be a celebearation of 20 years of the Steiff Club (and of The Bear Garden!) - so bring along your favourite Steiff item to help us celebrate!

The Event starts at 2pm with drinks beforehand at 1.30pm.  Our guests this year are Ian Munro (UK sales manager) and Natasha Murphy (our Steiff representative). 

Mr C will no doubt also be putting in an appearance as well! Available on the day will be the lovely Event Bear 2012 (pictured) and a large range of Steiff items, including some of the brand new limited editions for 2012!

The Event is being held at Guildford Cathedral in the Refectory. All guests receive a Steiff gift on arrival and all refreshments and nibbles are included. 

Please call 01483 302581 if you would like more details! Tickets are also on sale on this number, or click the link below to purchase online. Tickets are £5 each. Please note that Steiff Club members should bring their club cards with them!

Space is limited so please get in touch soon if you would like to come!

Posted: 20th December 2012
Updated: 5th January 2012]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beargarden.co.uk/news.php?id=1071</link>
		<creator>Bear Garden</creator>
		<date>2012-01-05</date>
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