Pudsey Bear - Children In Need

The big teddy bear Pudsey Bear was introduced to the Children In Need charity in 1985. The big teddy bear which was originally brown, was the creation of Yorkshire born Joanna Ball, naming him Pudsey after the town where she had been born. The following year Pudsey had changed to the more familiar yellow bear with the spotty eye patch that we all recognise and love today.

Pudsey items including plush bears, mugs and clothing, have sold in their millions raising funds for countless children's charity's throughout the UK.. There have been BBC appeals to help children since 1927 starting on radio, then the first appeal on television in 1955. 1980 had seen the first BBC Telethon hosted by Terry Wogan , Sue Lawley and Ester Rantzen. It automatically appealed to the nations hearts as they saw the donations rise significantly and reach the million pound mark encouraging more and more people to act.


The Official BBC Children In Need song for 2009 which featured Pudsey Bear.

Last year was the 30th BBC Children in Need Appeal and a record breaking £39 million was raised. The registered charity which raises money throughout the year holds its annual telethon on Friday 19th November. A link has been provided to view the official donation web page. Please give as much as you can to this worthwhile children's charity http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/donate/

Get Well Teddy Bears

Cheer someone up with a get well teddy bear. Bears come in many sizes and can be accompanied by one of many various cards that are on sale. The decorative gift bags are numerous and can often be matched up with the bear itself. There are many products on the market now to choose from when looking for get well teddy bears. As large companies like Forever Friends and Me to You have matching gift paper and bags. These and many other bears can be bought with appropriate phrases such as "get well" and "thinking of you". Whether the recipient is at home, in hospital or at work it is more than appreciated when you realise someone is thinking of you.



Another well known bear that comes to mind when we think of being poorly is Pudsey Bear. He is the mascot for Children In Need and widely recognised with his yellow body and spotty eye patch. A wonderful bear that comes to mind when we are in need of some comfort when we are feeling a bit low.