Whatever their age, chances are the majority of your club members own a teddy bear. And you probably still have one yourself! But do the children know the origin of their furry friends?
Just 100 years ago teddies were new to the market, and their popularity was spreading in the UK. Although there is some debate about who first made a soft toy bear, the origin of the name 'teddy bear' is generally attributed to the American President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt.
The President went on a bear hunt in 1902. It was three days before guides eventually came across a bear for him to shoot. When the crucial moment came Roosevelt felt sorry for the animal and refused to aim his gun.
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