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Why do you make bears, toys and dolls?

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Why do you make bears, toys and dolls?
When I first started working at Alice’s Bear Shop I started as admin and opposite the desk was the doll in the bear onesie.  I couldn’t take my eyes off him.  I’m sure he was asking me to take him off the shelf and sit him on my desk. When I picked him up he felt lovely in my arms, he was the tradition doll, he had ginger hair poking out from under the hood on the onesie. I knew I needed to make my own doll and then the obsession started.

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Lovely Meg Kit!

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Lovely Meg Kit!

One of our lovely customers has created a beautiful Meg from the Fairy Rag Doll Kit. Just look at that lovely smile!   Thank you Jane Fieldsend for giving us permission to use your photo. Here is a Meg Kit so you can see the contents

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Refurbishment is Complete!

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Refurbishment is Complete!

Our shop is not open to the public at this time. The Hospital and Shop have had their makeover and we are back up and running. We still have some sorting out to do to get everything in place and then we will be able to show you some photos of our efforts! We are operating an appointment system for the Hospital if you wish to bring a patient in to us or collect a patient that is ready to go home. Please call 01297 444589 or email info@alicesbearshopuk.com to arrange a date.   Many thanks for your patience over the...

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Excuse us while we freshen up!

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Excuse us while we freshen up!

To all out lovely customers our bricks and mortar shop and hospital is closing for a short while so that we can redecorate and reorganise our space. The online shop will remain open but the bricks and mortar shop is closed. Alice's Hospital for Poorly Bears and Dolls is continuing to repair lots of precious companions but this is being done off site from the main hospital in our Nightingale wards. Rest assured that if you have a patient waiting for their repairs they have been safely packed away from any dust and paint!  Please do not visit the hospital...

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Easter Fun at Alice's Bear Shop

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Easter Fun at Alice's Bear Shop

Well, that was quite a photoshoot! Apparently, chocolate eggs and hot cross buns were very popular today.  The gorgeous Rosie Rabbit decided that this was her Easter egg and disappeared off with it. She has said that it matches her paws and ears perfectly. We haven't seen Rosie since this photo was taken but there is a trail of pink foil pieces to follow so we have a fairly good idea where she is! Previous to this was Rosie was sitting beautifully amongst the daffodils and eggs rather than on the top! As another newbie to the Alice Bear family,...

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