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Wilbearham bear (No.50)

This is Wilbearham Bear, created by the Children at Castle School in Mow Cop with the help of Andrea Hall. Visitors can find Wilbearham (number 50 on the trail) at Castle School in Mow Cop.

Well Read Bear (No.49)

This is Wee-Read Bear who has been designed by Woodcocks Well Primary School and can be found near Mount Pleasant Post Office. The story starts at the top and winds down to the feet. It is a story made up by the children at school based on the Moon bears dreaming of escape from captivity and riding in a rocket to Mow Cop Castle where it is invited to stay. The story has small illustrations to depict some of the powerful nouns in the story.

Welcome Bear (No.35)

Say hello to Welcome Bear, sponsored by Daven Primary School (CeCP) and painted by Callum Lord and Pupils at Daven. Welcome bear can be located outside of the Daven Primary School

Visyon Bear (No.23)

This is Visyon bear, sponsored by Dawn Gibbins, a patron of Visyon. This bear will be housed at the Congleton Paddling Pool in Park Street. Congleton Paddling Pool is open seven days a week, 10am – 6pm from May 28th – 1st week in September.

Traeh – the bear with the big heart (No.22)

Traeh, sponsored by DRD Trading and Triad painted by Rebecca Wilson Sitting by Soapy Joes opposite some of her friends at the Mountbatten Way Crossroads

Teddy-Bear (No.65)

Meet Teddy Bear, who can be found at Mossley CE Primary School, Boundary Lane

Savannah Bear (No.56)

Savannah has been designed and painted by the pupils of Havannah Primary School and is located in Havannah School, Malhamdale Road, Buglawton

Rucking Grizzly (No.30)

This is Rucking Grizzly – owned by Congleton Rugby Club and Back Office Supplies. He is marking the entrance to the Mountbatten Way as you come into Town from the Buxton/Biddulph roads. (some wanted a Scrummy bear..but that was too girlie!)

Alpha Bear (No.39)

This is Alpha Bear – 1st for Road Safety. He owned by Cheshire Fire Brigade, and was painted by pupils at Congleton High School. He sits patiently outside Congleton Fire Station at the top of Clayton By-pass encouraging everyone to drive safely!

Respect Bear (No.53)

This is Respect-a-Bear. He has been designed by the pupils at Congleton High School and sits proudly in the school grounds but is clearly visible from the Sandbach Road near the junction with Box Road.

RaTaBam Bear (No.54)

Meet RaTaBam Bear, sponsored by Lakin Transport and painted by Rob Stevenson and Tracey Lakin Sitting next to the Welcome to Congleton sign on Holmes Chapel Road (A54)

Rainbow Bear (No.55)

This is rainbow bear – painted and designed by the children from Blackfirs Primary School. Rainbow bear is a surprise addition to the Congleton Vets at West Heath Shopping Centre – not sure what all the cats and dogs are making of the latest animal!! He sits in the large front window.

Pulsington Bear (No.29)

Is this the fittest bear of them all? You’ll find Pulsington working out in the area infront of Pulse Fitness Gym on Bromley Road!

Our Town Bear (No.12)

This is Our Town Bear, Sponsored by Congleton Partnership painted by Deb & Katie Pugh Situated by Congleton Bus Station and Capitol Walk for everyone to see

Mercian Bear (No.7)

Mercian Bear is sponsored by the Mercian Regiment and painted by Sue Holmes. Mercian can be found keeping guard in the Town Hall

Magnus (No.36)

Meet Magnus Bear, sponsored by Magnus and painted by Allie Pottinger Magnus can be seen sitting outside of the main entrance to the Riverside offices.

Mayor Bear (No.6)

This is the Mayor Bear, sponsored by Congleton Town Council and painted by Sue Holmes Mayor Bear sits proudly in the Town Hall entrance, High Street

Louis Tattooie (No.17)

Louis Tattooie, sponsored by Bubblegum Ink and painted by staff from the shop Sitting outside Bubblegum Ink, Louis isn’t a night bear and goes to bed when the store shuts.

Johnson Bear (No.43)

This is Johnson Bear, sponsored by Johnson Tiles and cleverly covered in little pieces of Tile. He sits proudly at the top of Rood Hill – where decades ago the Congleton Lighthouse could be found!

Justice Bear (No.5)

Meet Justice Bear, sponsored byFiona Bruce MP and painted by Petra Lee Justice sits elegantly in the window of Tax Assist in the High Street very close the Town Hall

Jiggy Bear (No.9)

Meet Jiggy, sponsored by Jigsaw RTM Ltd and painted by Sue Holmes Jiggy is housed in the Congleton museum in Market Square (behind the Town Hall) – but don’t worry – if you want to view him you can just pop in free of charge!

Inspirational Bear (No.25)

This is Inspirational Bear, sponsored by Andrea Hall and painted by Andrea Hall Inspirational Bear can be found at the Pavilion in Congleton Pa

Henry Ford (No.33)

Here’s Henry Ford Bear – painted by Rebecca Wilson and found at various locations around the Burns Garage Site on Canal Street.

Hands of Hope Bear (No.48)

This is Hands of Hope Bear, created by children at Scholar Green Primary School with the help of Petra Lea. Hands of Hope takes pride of place near the entrance to Scholar Green Primary School.

Hair Bear Black (No.32)

Meet Hair Bear, painted by pupils at Black Firs Primary School He can be found at Blackfirs School

Eaton Banksey Bear (No.62)

This is Eaton Banksy Bear, which can be found in the reception at Eaton Bank School. Unfortunately ‘Banksy’ can only be seen when the school is open. It has been painted and designed by pupils at Eaton Bank High School.

Fleur Bear (No.4)

Meet Fleur Bear, sponsored by Smallwood C E Primary School (CeCP) and painted by Jemima Axson Fleur can be found in the community gardens.

Doodle Bear (No.38)

Meet Doodle Bear, Sponsored by Peter Jones, made by Marlfields Primary School Sitting up in Illuccini’s Capitol Walk he would love for you to doodle on him!

Daffy Bear

Meet Daffy, Bear of Hope, sponsored by Dawn Gibbins MBE in memory of her father, the great British inventor Peter Gibbins. Daffy was painted by local artist Allie Pottinger. Daffy is in a private garden that has special resonance for Dawn, but don’t worry, Daffy will be making guest appearances at various events

Cheshire Bear (No.60)

Marton Primary School – Cheshire Bear Cheshire Bear is covered in Cheshire cheese, The Cheshire cat, Capesthorne Hall, Black & white-Marton church, Jodrell Bank, dairy cows and a red tractor. The children have had great fun painting him, all of our 209 children had a bit to do! Can’t wait to see them all together, it will be really colourful. We are hoping to have our own little launch at school too and get people to sample Cheshire Cheese, some kids have only ever tasted rubber cheddar or cheese spread! We’ll have readings from Alice in Wonderland, and people from Jodrell bank and maybe Lady BD from Capesthorne Hall to officially ‘name’ our bear.

Teach a Bear (No.46)

Meet Teach a Bear by Astbury St Mary’s C E Primary School – which sits calmly at the entrance to Glebe Farm welcoming visitors and keeping an eye on the pupils in the playground at break and lunch times.

Bovis Bear

Welcome to Bovis, our latest addition to the bear pack. Bovis os owned by Bovis Homes and you can meet him on display at Specsavers in the High Street. Bovis was painted by Sue Holmes of Jigsaw

Bubble Bear (No.58)

This is the gorgeous Bubble Bear. He was initially on the Buxton Road near Coley Mill, but after his friend up the road Bosley was stolen, the teachers and pupils at Havannah school, who designed the bear, decided he should be brought into the town.. Bubbles is currently in Capitol Walk where he has been much admired and photographed.

Bosselina (No.40)

After Bossley Bear was stolen and not returned a replacement bear was made for the Bossley School Meet Boslina, sponsored by Bosley Primary School and painted by Sue Holmes She can be seen on the Clayton Bypass.

Bob the Bear (No.41)

Meet Bob. Bob has been sponsored by Prism, a computer company in Congleton. Bob sits proudly at the Roundabout opposite the Shell garage on Clayton By-pass

Bosley Bear

This is the beautiful Bosley Bear which sat proudly at the crossroads at Bosley and was designed and painted by the children at Bosley Primary School. We are very, very sad that someone decided to take this bear away – goodness knows why – they are worth nothing, but bring joy to thousands. We hope that during half-term who ever decided to take him will see sense and bring the bear back to where he belongs.

Bluebell Bear (No.16)

Bluebell is sponsored by Bluebell BMW garage and painted in their workshop Bluebell can be found sitting comfortably in the flower planters (with the other flowers) in the pedestrian area.

Biggsy Bear (No.19)

Meet Biggsy Bear, sponsored by Whittaker and Biggs estate agent in Congleton. Pinted by Ellie and Francesca Garnsey He can be found on the corner of Market Street and Mountbatten Way

Bernard Bear (No.42)

Meet Bernard Bear, sponsored by Jantex and painted by artist Jackie Clarke Bernard sits proudly up high on the garden infront of Jantex on Rood Hill

Berni’D’Wood (No.27)

Berni can be seen on the roof of his sponsors, Cheshire Design Centre, in Hatter Street – just across the car park from Beau Bear at Berisfords. Amongst many products Wood Burners are a top seller for Cheshire Design Centre – hence the name Berni D’Wood!

Bejewelled Bear (No.47)

Bejewelled bear sits outside of Pecks Restaurant on the A34 Newcastle Road. Bejewelled spends his time in the restaurant at night and when the restaurant is closed so to admire this sparkly bear you’ll need to visit during opening hours

Bear Truth (No.14)

This is Bear Truth, and has been sponsored by the Churches together group. Bear Truth takes pride of place outside the Royal Bank of Scotland where the town’s Christmas Tree can be found during December

Bear NeceSESities of life (No.31)

Meet Bear NeceSESities of life, sponsored by SES Engineering and painted by SES employees. Bear NeceSESities of life can be seen along Mountbatten way.

Bear Mania Bear

BearMania has been sponsored by Dawn Gibbins, painted by Andrea Hall and is the Ambassador bear for the project This bear will be out and about all around Cheshire promoting BearMania. When he is in Congleton you’ll often see him resting in the Town Hall Studios, next to the Town Hall entertaining people waiting for their photos to be taken.

Bearglar (No.64)

Meet Bearglar, who can be found at Mossley CE Primary School, Boundary Lane

Bear in the air – Sandy (No.45)

This is Sandy Bear, who watches over activities at the beautiful Astbury Mere Country Park, just off the Newcastle Road in Congleton. He has been sponsored by Nortek and painted by Rob Minshull. Astbury Mere was a former sand quarry – hence the name Sandy. The Country Park is run by the Astbury Mere Trust

Bear Force (No.18)

Meet Bear Force, Sponsored by Pallet Force and painted by the Pallet Force staff Bear Force can be found by Aldi on Mountbatten Way.

Astro Bear (No.3)

Meet Astro Bear, sponsored by Daven Primary School and painted by Daven Primary School Sitting with some of his friends in The Congleton Community Gardens, Lawton Street

Baloo Bear (No.44)

This is Baloo, sponsored by Jewsons and painted by their own staff. He can be seen guarding Jewsons on Newcastle Road

Annie Bear (No.11)

Meet Annie, sponsored by SIEMENS and painted by Micc Burgess Annie lives in Congleton Library and can be seen during their opening hours.