Sandy Bear has sat watching over the Mere since Bearmania in 2011,  He was feeling a little tired, so we decided he deserved a holiday.  He has gone away for  a short break, where he will have a few days rest and will be treated to a well earned repaint to be restored to his former self.

Did you know on his back there is a scene from the old sand quarry with a one from the present day on his front?