Members of the Craft group with their crafts at the George Manning Home for the Elderly in Spreydon. Pictured are, from left, Mrs D. Newton, Mrs D. Greig, Mrs A. Bullen and Mrs V. Piper.
Kim, 6, and Lawrence Taogaga, 8, at the Teddy Bears' Picnic
Samuel Hart with three individuals in teddy bear costumes.
Earthquake damage at the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.
Roger Browning and Kaye Duggan in bear costumes help Melanie McKennel across Oxford Terrace.
Motorcyclists Mary Jones and Malcolm Graham at Riccarton Mall for the Christmas toy run.
Sam Chapman, Sarah Chapman, Kerri Lee, and Emma Chapman at the teddy bears' picnic, North Hagley Park.
A child, Owen Crump, getting a hug and a toy Santa Bear from Farmers Department Store during a visit by Santa Bear to the children's ward at Christchurch Hospital.
E.G. McKenzie, I. Cooke and G.E. Mason with soft toys at the Country Women's Institute spring show, Yaldhurst Hall.
Members of the Kaiapoi Rangers with a toy Alf raising money for Telethon.
Participants at Telethon applaud as a new target is reached. Seated at the front are Rodney Bryant, Alan Dale, Tracey Dale, and Vicki Buck.
Dorothy Froom enjoys a cup of soup after being part of a scooter convoy for Telethon.
Vanessa, 7, who will launch the 1981 Telethon.
Norman Bowler accepts a donation from John Beattie and Hugo McNeill at Telethon.
[Frames 27 to 29] Baby Jason Donnelly. [Frame 30] The dangerous soft toy dog and the nose which became detached and choked the baby.
A child, Stuart Branch, getting a hug and a toy Aviator Bear from Farmers Department Store during a visit by Aviator Bear to the children's ward at Christchurch Hospital.
Mrs Eftihia Kerdemelidis with some of the many soft toys she has made using scraps and wasted material over the years. Usually she gives them away but this year she is helping to raise funds for the...
Two unidentified children hugging giant teddy bear Mr Crunchy.
Crowd of spectators attending the Starlets’ Christmas party at the Repertory Theatre.
Views of the Starlets Christmas party at the Repertory Theatre. [Frame 25] Unidentified child and Father Christmas. [Frame 26] Two unidentified children hugging Mr Crunchy, the giant teddy bear.
[Frame 1] Ann Tilling with Mr Crunchy, the giant teddy bear. [Frames 2 and 3] Children gathered around Father Christmas.
Views of the Starlets Christmas party at the Repertory Theatre. [Frames 22 and 23] A crowd of children and Father Christmas standing outside the Repertory Theatre waving goodbye. [Frame 24] Ann...