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 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, where patients may be dropped off and collected. The Doctor, however, works in the off-premises
operating theatre tending to her patients and weaving her magic on over-loved teds and their cuddly friends.
Please note, bears are repaired off the premises and 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 identifications and valuations on any old bears and
provide a free service for those who care to write or e-mail (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 are sometimes antique and collectable teddies available for adoption in Bygones,
and of course a vast selection of orphans available here online, including the Gumdrop Editions range of hand stitched one-of-a-kind
artist bears and other exclusive lines.
Other teddy related items, dolls, dolls houses and accessories, die-cast toy cars, train
sets, sci-fi collectables and further vintage toys will also be available via the website. (You may email us for
a copy of our current stock list as we can be slow to list items on the website if we are busy).
Please go to the hospital pages to view 'before and after' pictures, testimonials, charges and booking information.
