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Thursday, 24 July 2025

Little Troopers: All together Build-A-Bear workshops on 13th August 2025


All Together this Summer!

Little Troopers has once again partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop to bring a very special experience to military children across the UK this summer!
  • Is your little trooper missing a deployed parent?
If your child has a parent currently deployed, you can apply to attend one of our exclusive group workshops happening nationwide. Each child will have the magical opportunity to create their very own ‘Little Troopers’ bear at Build-A-Bear — a treasured keepsake to hold close while their parent is away.
  • A Nationwide Shared Moment

On the same day and at the same time, children in multiple Build-A-Bear locations will come together for this special summer event — a moment of connection and comfort for our military families.
  • Event Details:
Date: 13th August 2025
Time: Approximately 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Age Group: Military children aged 4–10 years, each accompanied by one adult
Locations: Windsor, Exeter, Edinburgh, Bournemouth, Basingstoke, Southampton, Maidstone, and Newcastle Build-A-Bear Workshops