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  1. Memory bears and animals are made from a loved one’s clothing or fabric and each bear will hold cherished memories forever.  Some businesses also offer weighted bears, or alternatives which can include cushions and blankets.

    To see which businesses are based in Dorset, please see below.

    Wear to Bears Keepsakes Dorset Blog 

    WEARS TO BEARS – MEMORY KEEPSAKES

    Location: West Moors
    Facebook: Wears to Bears

     

    FLUFF & STUFF KEEPSAKES

    Location: Weymouth
    Website: Fluff & Stuff Keepsakes

     

    THE SEWING ROOM

    Location: Weymouth
    Facebook: The Sewing Room

     

    STITCHWORK MEMORIES

    Location: Ringwood
    Website: Stitchwork Memories

     

    THE STITCH WITCH

    Location: Blandford Forum
    Facebook: The Stitch Witch

     

    KEEPSAKES BY DANI

    Location: Bournemouth
    Facebook: Keepsakes by Dani

     

    TRACIE BEARS

    Location: Bournemouth
    Facebook: Tracie Bears UK

     

    FREDDY’S FRIENDS

    Location: Poole
    Website: Freddy’s Friends

     

    CRAFTY COO HANDMADE

    Location: Bournemouth
    Facebook: Crafty Coo Handmade

     

    All memory bear and keepsake makers mentioned have been recommended by local parents however if you know of any more related businesses in Dorset then please do Contact Us.

    Image credit: Wears to Bears - Memory Keepsakes

    Wear to Bears Keepsakes Dorset Blog

    Dorsetmums does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned on this website.

  2. Watch out Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch families, mermaid tails are coming your way this spring!

    The Great Tail Trail is an exciting community art adventure in aid of Julia’s House children’s hospice and delivered in partnership with Wild in Art.  There will be over 40 giant mermaid tail sculptures making a splash in the BCP area.  You’ll find mermaid tail sculptures along the coast and in the towns and parks, shining a light on the landmarks and culture that are at the heart of our beautiful area.

    Mermaid tails have been specially chosen as the sculpture for the trail as they represent the Mermaid Suite at the Julia’s House Hospice in Corfe Mullen, where families can spend time when their child is at the end of their life.  And once the trail is finished, the sculptures will be auctioned to raise vital funds to support the life changing care provided by Julia’s House across Dorset.

    Find all the mermaid tail sculptures in this FREE family trail from Saturday 5th April to Sunday 1st June 2025.

    For more information, please visit Julia’s House.

    Apr to June Great Tail Trail Dorset BCP 2025