Seen in CamdenNewJournal, The Independant London Newspaper, 25.03.2020
“Sweet Idea” to lift spirits.
RESIDENTS in West Hampstead are lifting sprits by putting teddy bears in their window for children to spot during their times of permitted exercise during the coronavirus lockdown.
The soft toys can be seen in windows in Gondar Gardens, Agamemnon Road and other nearby streets to create a neighbourhood ‘bear hunt’ during precious outside moments.
“This is something uplifting during this crisis,” said Fortune Green councillor Lorna Russell. “Lots of lovely residents have put teddy bears in their windows to create a bear hunt for children that walk by. What a sweet idea for children…
Miki de Goodaboom:
It reminds me of that beautiful vintage Winnie The Pooh that I saw in a window in Fowey, Cornwall, while I was on a painting trip through Devon & Cornwall, in May 2018. I wonder if he is still sitting there, i so much hope he does!
Please let me know if you spotted him!
Or is you spotted Teddy Bears in a window!
(Prints of all sorts are available. Click on the painting to go to Miki de Goodaboom’s shop online)
Go Teddy! 