17 January 2007

On The Mend

Teddy Toy Clinic

He’s been a faithful companion for years: a trusty confidante, a keeper of secrets, a key witness to many a deed.

It’s no wonder he’s falling to bits.

Whether your teddy bear has been ravaged by the family dog, mauled by a jealous sibling or simply worn threadbare by years of unconditional love, treat him to an overhaul at the Teddy Toy Clinic.

Run by expert seamstress and craftswoman Colleen Dulledge, this is the Portland of teddy hospitals. Simply package up your bear and put him, by post, in her capable hands. She’ll give him new ears, eyes, legs and even some smart new clothes, from £20 an hour — Botox/silicone not included. (We jest.) After the procedure, he’ll be safely returned by registered mail, looking like a better version of his former self.

Pity the same can’t be done for other loved ones.

Teddy Toy Clinic (01440 760873 or coleeenjones@yahoo.co.uk).