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Orlando has had a wonderfully busy and active week with Isla!

Orlando joined Isla at her swimming lesson, although he decided the safest place was poolside, where he could cheer her on without getting his fur wet. Orlando also loved scooting around with Isla, riding in style in the perfectly Orlando-sized basket on the front of her scooter.

At home, Orlando quickly settled into life with Isla’s 13 baby dolls! With such a large family of dolls to get to know, there was always plenty going on, and Orlando got on famously with all of Isla’s little ones.

Orlando also proved to be a very helpful bear when he assisted Isla in packing for her Beavers Camp. He carefully helped stick on name labels and made sure she had everything she needed for her big adventure.

Although Isla was worried Orlando might get lost among the 4,000 people attending camp, so he stayed safely at home, eagerly listening to all her exciting stories of campfires, inflatable fun, arts and crafts, and drum circles.

What a fantastic week it has been—Orlando has loved every moment of his adventures with Isla!

Ferdinand has had a wonderful week packed with adventure and new experiences with Orla!

He joined Orla on the Bicycle Bus not once, but twice. Ferdinand also put his thinking cap on to help with some maths and was very proud of all the hard work.

The fun continued at ballet class, where Ferdinand loved watching Orla dance with grace and energy.

Later in the week, Ferdinand visited Orla’s grandparents, where he had a fantastic time trying out their rocking horse and tucking into some delicious toast.

From cycling and learning to dancing and family visits, Ferdinand has had a truly memorable week with Orla!

The Tale of Sebastian and Mercutio

Once upon a time, in the village of Ettington, Mercutio the bear arrived for a very special stay with Sebastian—and the two quickly became the very best of friends.

Together, they headed off on all sorts of exciting adventures. Mercutio joined Sebastian at the cinema, cheered him on during swimming lessons, and was especially proud to see Sebastian achieve his Stage 2 certificate and move up to Stage 3!

Back at home, Mercutio bravely helped Sebastian organise what felt like thousands upon thousands of Hot Wheels cars by colour—a very important job indeed! The pair also spent time outdoors enjoying the sunshine together, making sure to wear their coolest sunglasses while they played.

From swimming successes to sunny adventures, Mercutio had a truly wonderful week with Sebastian. Although it’s time for the little bear to continue his travels, Sebastian cannot wait to hear all about Mercutio’s next adventures.

The End… for now.

Mercutio’s Magical Week with Eva

Mercutio’s adventures began right away, with Eva drawing a beautiful picture of him as soon as they got home. Soon after, they headed to Waterstones, where Mercutio helped Eva choose her World Book Day book—and they even picked up another book – Little People, Big Dreams By William Shakespeare.

The excitement continued with a special visit to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where Mercutio was introduced to the famous growling bear! He met some of the theatre staff, explored the museum, and even tried on costumes and masks—feeling every bit the performer. A relaxing stop at the café rounded off a wonderful day.

On Sunday, Mercutio and Eva made delicious bear-shaped pancakes before heading to Charlecote Park for a spring scavenger hunt.

The weekdays were just as busy. Mercutio joined Eva at Playbox Musical Theatre, went swimming, and even visited her class for “Show and Tell,” where he met all of her friends. Of course, there was plenty of time for reading stories together too.

Ferdinand’s Fantastic Week with Ruby!

Ferdinand the Playbox Teddy Bear has had a truly wonderful adventure-filled week with Ruby!

Ferdinand kicked things off by heading to the football pitch to cheer on the Stratford Town Girls U8 team. With Ferdinand’s enthusiastic support from the sidelines, Ruby gave it her all—and what a result! She was awarded Player of the Match! Ferdinand was bursting with pride and is convinced his cheering made all the difference.

Back at home, Ferdinand showed off his playful side, bouncing high on the trampoline and even attempting some impressive handstands—what a talented teddy!

He also enjoyed a lovely trip to the park, soaking up the sunshine and fresh air, before joining Ruby at school for a day of learning. 

With the weather warming up, Ferdinand found the perfect way to stay cool—sipping on some delicious icy blackcurrant squash… his absolute favourite treat!

Mercutio had a truly wonderful Easter full of adventure, creativity and fun with Tabby!

Mercutio and Tabby explored the woods together, wandering through beautiful bluebells and discovering a wooden den that made the perfect secret hideaway. 

Back at home, they kept busy with gardening—where Mercutio proved to be a very helpful assistant—and enjoyed plenty of games of Dobble (even if Mercutio is still amazed at how quickly Tabby spots things!). There was also lots of laughter on the swings and plenty of bouncing around.

The highlight of the week was their fantastic performances. From an energetic dancing show to acting out Hermione Granger in their play, Mercutio and Tabby truly shone—especially with Tabby’s dad as their very appreciative audience!

Mercutio had a fantastic week staying with Arlo, filled with fresh air, fun adventures, and cosy evenings.

He joined Arlo on long walks up the Welcombe Hills, taking in the views and enjoying the great outdoors. There was also a trip to the park, where Mercutio had plenty of fun exploring and playing on the slide.

One of the highlights of the week was World Book Day, when Arlo dressed up as Tabby McTat—Mercutio was very impressed and loved being part of the celebration!

At the end of each busy day, Mercutio settled down to listen to bedtime stories, making for the perfect cosy ending to his adventures.

Mercutio’s Action-Packed Week with Silas

Mercutio showed his brave side at the skateboard park, even donning a helmet and hopping onto the skateboard—what a cool teddy! Mercutio loved watching Silas in action and being part of such a thrilling experience.

There were plenty of quieter moments too, including cosy storytime where Silas read Fantastic Mr Fox to Mercutio—one of his favourites of the week.

Mercutio also joined Silas on the school run, happily tagging along and meeting new friends along the way.

And of course, there was food! Mercutio enjoyed mealtimes with Silas, including one unforgettable moment where he was treated to a burger that was definitely bigger than his head!