Welcome to Gumdrop Editions,
the home of Dr Gail Edwards of
'Teddy Bear Club International' Magazine.
About Us
Dr Gail Edwards of Teddy Bear Club International Magazine, has been a world renowned teddy
bear restorer for more than 25 years. She now runs the first and only Teddy Bear Hospital in Cornwall, and has patients continuously
arriving from all points of the globe.
Gail has had a lifelong passion for teddies and has built up an expert knowledge
over the years. She has given numerous talks and held valuation sessions to raise money for her favourite local
charities; this year all funds are going to the Childrens' Hospice South West 'Precious Lives' Appeal. She
has a rare sensitivity when dealing with delicate and care worn teddies and their equally fragile owners! When it comes to
restoration work, nothing is done unless it is completely necessary, and the owners' wishes are always paramount.
She is always careful to retain the patients' personality and never over-restore.
An old bear deserves respect and has earned its battle wounds.
We believe that if you want a new bear then you should buy a new bear!
The Cornwall Teddy Bear Hospital is currently based within the delightful collectors'
paradise 'Bygones' St Just. Gail is often working within the hospital tending to her patients and working her magic on over-loved
teds and their cuddly friends.
Visitors are welcome (the bears love to have company), although as with the National Health
Service there is a waiting list for restorations and all patients MUST be booked in before arrival.
We are always happy to provide free identifications and valuations on any old bears
that drop in, but can also provide a postal service for those unable to visit (please enclose clear photographs and a SAE
for their return). Please note, we reserve the right to reproduce any letters in future magazine
articles, however no personal details or addresses will be printed.
There is a wide variety of antique and collectable teddies in the hospital and online
that are available for adoption, including the Gumdrop Editions range of hand stitched one-of-a-kind artist bears.
Other teddy related items, dolls, dolls houses and accessories, die-cast toy cars, train
sets, sci-fi collectables and other vintage toys are also for sale.
Please go to the hospital pages to view 'before and after' pictures, testimonials, charges and booking information.
