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We were lucky enought to attend The Hampshire Teddy Bear Show on sunday...
They host The National Teddy Bear Artist Awards.
The competition is not judged by the hosts but judged in the fur so to speak by an independent panel of judges prior to the show.
Artists entered from all around the world.
Most entrants come along to the show to be presented their awards by BBC tv's "Antiques Roadshow" antique teddy, and doll expert Bunny Campione.
Bunny was available on site at the show to help give her expert advice to anyone on older bears.
So I thought you would like to see the photographs we took of the furry entrants.
And also the best in Show won by Jacqui Wikenden.
Hugs to all Lanie xox
Boechout, AntwerpThank you for the lovely pictures, Lanie, and congratulations to all the winners! 
Its a pleasure to share Peter we had such a good day...
Great pictures! (It's nice that there is a Traditional Teddy Bear category since they're often overlooked in competitions. There's no overlooking that mandrill, however! 
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Becky
Yes your so right Becky ;0)
Its nice that it is open to artists from all countries too.
It is important to support artists and promote bear making as a serious artform.
The Magnificient Mandril was made by Haley Walker who won the URSA Awards Category 16, Entry 3 Harry The Dachshund - 2012
We met this very talented young lady at the Hampshire show on Sunday.
Haley Walker- Little Piggies Nursery Hampshire, United Kingdom
