With The Teddy Bear Times magazine They interviewed me for the christmas issue 2025 I was so excited to see the article it was beautifully set out and written but sadly for me what would have been a really enjoyable read with a cup of tea and biscuits, but it didn’t arrive by post as […]
By Caitlin Pharoah Caitlin is a photographer based in Devon she runs Hummingbird’s Photography and has spent the past two years finding and taking pictures of people like me, that are hidden away in their Kitchens, Bedrooms and of course sheds. Micro business you never know about until you need one of us, maybe to […]
On Monday the 11th of August Sam’s Lazy bears was showcased by the Times online which can still be found on their website under the name Sam Peacefullday. Picture supplied by Vargna Valancia.
WOW I won this award in July for the Best Toy Shop of the South West England it was presented to me at the football stadium in Bristol we met lots of other winners from all types of business and I have to say lots of women, I was very proud to be in the […]
Hi all It has been extremely busy here with lots of bears, horses, cats and dogs coming through even a doll! This little dog called Fred arrived with lots of stitches holding him together and he had flat ears from being in a paper bag at the back of a draw for years, inside he […]
Sometimes can go wrong I have repaired hundreds and hundreds of bears and toys many have sold in my shops and many have gone home to their owners who have been thrilled and I receive many lovely cards and letters thanking me for my work. I had one lady who didn’t like the smile so […]
Before christmas eight Charlie bears arrived they were part of a big collection, the lady that owns them is called Lisa and she was devastated that they had been attacked by moths. Any one with mohair, felt or wool bears will understand the upset and damage caused by these little flying creature’s, they start by […]
I went to Damers First School Poundbury Dorset Just before christmas I packed up some of my bears and bear parts and met with 90, year one children, this was the first time I had been invited to do a Teddy bear talk about their history, repairs, restoration and recycling. The children were amazed to […]
On the 14th and 15th of September this year 2024 at the Weald and Downland Museum nr Chichester Sussex they are holding a HAND MADE event. This beautiful place is where the Repair shop is filmed and Sam’s Lazy Bears has been invited by The British Toy Makers Guild to display my work. Most of […]
I was very happy to receive my acceptance into The British Toy Makers Guild last month. And I have put my certificates up in the Lazy Bears Kitchen / workshop and in the Lyme Regis shop. The guild ask for evidence of your work and your background as well as a link to your website […]
