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National Teddy Bear Day – 9 September

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Soundings contributor Lindsay brings us the bare or is it ‘bear’ historical facts surrounding how a soft toy was associated with Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt. There followed a boom in cuddly bear characters and a subsequent bear toy craze, reflected in literature, music and social contexts. Indeed Rupert the Bear, Winnie the Pooh, Paddington and others are still popular today.

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All about National Teddy Bear Day, which is marked on 9th September
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    Lindsay is a physically disabled person and previous Assistance Dog owner. In the past she was involved as an actor and scriptwriter with a local Amateur Dramatics Society and during Lockdown became a topical piece contributor for a parish newsletter. All creative avenues are explored, particularly art based as initially a trained Graphic Designer and now a keen hobbyist party game, boardgame developer. Lindsay also undertakes diverse online charity work as both a Volunteer Humanitarian Mapper and an Audio Content Contributor.
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