- Gladys -

She was born a long time ago in the Midlands in England. Wife of Josh and mother to Ted and grandmother to the eight young bears. She helps out at fetes etc in the village hall, washes many socks for The Bears and enjoys baking cakes. She supports Josh in his ministry at the Church

and is a tremendous support to the rest of the family. She sometimes cycles into the village to

buy treats for The Bears. Honey Sticks are the favourite.