Bookings for all events at Bear Essentials
Tel: 00353 499523461,
Mob: 00353 877610537,
Email: info@bearessentials.ie
Autumn 2009
Polar Bear Day
Entertaining & exciting workshop for all ages.
Saturday 24th of October from 2pm – 5pm
At the Silver Bear Centre
Why do polar bears matter to us?
We watch (film), we discover and we craft our own polar bear.
Afternoon tea provided.
Irreplaceable and very personal Christmas Gift
A glass replica of your child’s foot 
On Saturday afternoon the 7th of November you have the exclusive opportunity to book a sitting with local artist Sharon Dollar in the Silver Bear Centre.
Sharon will cast a relief of your child’s foot in glass to be presented in a wooden box frame, engraved with name and date, just in time for Christmas.
Bookings at Bear Essentials or contact Sharon directly on +353 71 96 44319
Come and relax with free tea/coffee & cake, look around the Teddy Bear gift shop or use the play ground facilities.
Like to nibble on your own creation over Christmas. 
Or create a Gingerbread House as a gift for someone special.
This workshop is for adults and children.
Date: Saturday 12th of December from 2pm-5pm
To enrol and to find out what to bring visit www.bearessentials.ie
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Summer 2009
Teddy Bear Barbecue
On Saturday 20th of June at 3pm the longest day of the year and a day before Fathersday – bring the dad’s they like a good BBQ.
This is a family event, but children can come on there own as well. No need to bring a bear because we are going to make one. And we bring them all to a barbecue. €12 BBQ only & €20 incl. bear making. Book essential.
Wildlife Track Discovery Day
On Saturday 4th of July from 2pm – 5pm
This is a family event, but children can come on there own as well. A day with Heather Bothwell from Blue Damsel Discovery & Anke Morgenroth
Explore with us the amazing true life drama of life in the undergrowth. We will be outside and inside.The day is about the interdependence of plants and animals. As a special feature we will handcraft our own wildlife animal.
Click here to book now.
Summer School in Crafts & Cookery -
6thJuly – 9thJuly from 10am – 1pm
Just for children to view details click here.
Mohair Teddy Bear Summer School
17thAugust – 20thAugust from 10am – 1pm
Just for children to view details click here.
One Day Mohair Teddy Bear Making
21st of August from 2pm – 6pm
This is a course for adults or older children
A nice course for mum and daughter/son (€150 for both).
Reduced price of €79 all materials and afternoon tea included.
Overnight stay possible and you are able to attend our free of charge Heritage Day the next day on Saturday.
Heritage Week 2009 Opening Event
On Saturtday 22nd of August at 2pm
Nature Detectives: Learning about nature the fun way!
Join us for a special event at Bear Essentials, Silver Bear Centre Bawnboy , Co Cavan
Discover bugs, bees, birds & butterflies & the beauty of our natural heritage.
Engage in nature crafts and enjoy some refreshments.
Come in suitable clothes and bring your wellies for fun outside.
This event is supported by the Heritage Council of Cavan County Council and is free of charge.
I loved the Polar Bear day . It was really fun. I made two polar bears and decorated them.We learnt a lot about polar bears. Thankyou Anke. From Frances aged 9