FESTIVAL BARTIE

The 2009 Bartie Bristle limited edition has arrived!

Festival Bartie has been launched to celebrate The New Forest Bear Festival which is now in its 2nd year. Made from sparse mohair, hand dyed here at Bear It In Mind with the choice of colours used representing all things 'summer',  Festival Bartie is sure to delight.  He has purple ultra suede paw pads with purple claw stitching, purple nose stitching, black glass eyes and the now familiar stitch detailing. A beaded head band finishes the look. (Due to the use of hand dyed mohair, patterns on the finished bear will vary.)

Order yours now for £85.00 by either phoning, emailing or visiting the shop. Festival Bartie will be made only until the end of the year and in limited numbers. 

Please don't miss out.

New Forest Bear Festival
Sunday 28th June 2009

click here for festival info!

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SPA BARTIE

"Spa Bartie" arrived on January 1st 2008 after much anticipation. Made from beige alpaca and wearing his room key and brochure, Spa Bartie has been launched to coincide with the opening of the Bartie Bristle Hotel and Spa here in the New Forest.

Sorry.... Spa Bartie is now SOLD OUT!

Please click here to download our PDF "Bartie Bristle Hotel & Spa" brochure!


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Click here to read our article in The Daily Echo


Logan Beary
by Hairy Hugs with Bartie

Bartie in bed
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click here to visit children in need website
(click pudsey above to visit children in need website)

Sunday 15th November saw the first ever human and teddy chain taking shape in Beaulieu village in aid of Children in Need.  The final number was 134 entries so 'thank you and well done' to all those who took part.

Visitors to the village were also treated to a visit from Blaze the firestation bear, a teddy workout, facepainting, games, music from Tom Crisp, freshly baked Pudsey cakes and cookies and other entertainment. A huge 'thank you' also to those members of the community who made this fundraiser possible including Laserwords in Hythe for the promotional printing.

Our total so far is... £620.90

Beaulieu Village really did 'Do Something Different'!


BUNGEE JUMPING!

Local entrepreneur, Bartie Bristle, the proprietor of the Bartie Bristle Hotel and Spa in Beaulieu in the New Forest successfully bungee jumped on Sunday 8th March to raise funds for cystic fibrosis.

The jump was a success!!.  Many thanks to the Beaulieu Fire crew who were Chris Morley, Mike Dolbear and Dave Fisher.

Photo: John James
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Bear Festival promo shots

Bear It In Mind is pleased to announce that the New Forest Bear Festival is proudly sponsored by...

Thank you also to...

Gund Uk Ltd
Beaulieu Delicatessen
Abbey Stores
Fairweather's Garden Centre
Beaulieu Chocolate Studio
Margarete Steiff GmbH
Hansa Toy UK


NEW FOREST BEAR FESTIVAL
.......What a wonderful day!

Sunday 28th June 2009 saw our second New Forest Bear Festival take place in and around Beaulieu village. More paragraphs about the day coming soon...! click here for images of the day!

 

Next year's date is set for
Sunday 27th June 2010

Hope to see you all there.

With grateful thanks from

Julie and Amanda xx

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Bartie's Winter Woodland

Made exclusively for Bear it in Mind using pre-used fabrics, Raggy Teds are the latest craft party craze!

Suitable for age 4 and over, this unique activity is a wonderful and exciting way for children to explore their creativity.

First they choose their Raggy Ted (a variety of colours are available) then they stuff him using child safe polyfill. The sky's the limit when it comes to decorating him.  Fabric pens, paints, glitter, sequins, beads, ribbon, foam, material, buttons and more........

Raggy Teds are available as a pre-booked party at a cost of £6.50 per child plus £35.00 studio fee. (max 12 children) or at special seasonal drop-in workshops. Please phone or email for further advise.

 

HALF-TERM WORKSHOPS

We will be running our Raggy Teds workshops during the October half-term break each weekday from 10.00am until 2.00pm at a cost of £6.00 per child.

Please note these are 'drop in' sessions. 

 

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BEAR MAKING IN BEAULIEU
adults only

These workshops are aimed at the enthusiastic beginner although basic sewing skills are necessary. You will be making your very own collectable mohair bear using traditional bear making techniques such as cotter pin and string jointing, glass eye fixing, stuffing and nose stitching.

Day courses at Bear It In Mind are held  within the shop's adjoining character studio.  Lunch is included in the price along with refreshments throughout the day. Registration is from 9.30am with coffee on arrival and the class starts at 10.00am. We keep our class size to a minimum to enable us to work closely with you at each stage.  This also fosters a friendly atmosphere and perfect learning environment.  (booking essential)

Please contact us for any further information.

The cost of our day workshop is £80.00 per person (payable in advance)  which covers everything you need including lunch and refreshments.

We anticipate you taking away a completed bear but in the event of you not finishing in the time allowed, we can offer support over the phone or via email.

Or next One Day Workshop will be held on...

3rd October 2009
7th November 2009
23rd January 2010
27th February 2010
3rd April 2010

Book now to avoid disappointment!

THE DAY

  •  9.30am registration and coffee
  • 10.00am Start
  • 12.30pm Lunch
  • 1.30pm re-start
  • 4.00pm tea break  ½ hour
  • 6.00pm finish

Once you have completed our one day workshop, use your new found skills to make a more advanced mohair bear over two Saturdays. (with a little homework!)  £120.00 per person.

17th & 24th October 2009
21st & 28th November 2009
6th & 13th February 2010
13th & 20th March 2010

 

A Beaulieu Village Christmas
Saturday 12th December 2009
2.00 - 5.00pm
 
Jill Fry (local artist) will be in our studio during this afternoon to sketch your favourite teddy bear while you wait.  Jill is always a favourite at The New Forest Bear Festival so please don't miss this fantastic opportunity.  What a great Christmas present idea!

 

Christmas Workshop

Saturday 12th December 2009 from 10.00am to 1.00pm
£30.00 per person to include refreshments.
Make a mohair reindeer head tree ornament.  Suitable for beginners with basic sewing skills.

Bartie's adventures in Scotland!
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PANCAKE DAY RACE - BEAULIEU 2008


NAME OUR BEAR!
Competition winners!
Name our Bear Competition Winners! Click above images or here..

BARTIE BRISTLE OF BEAULIEU


More craft session images in our interactive flash gallery!
Click gallery title to see our interactive flash gallery
click here to visit our on-line shop and blog!
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