Wandle the Womble returns after 18 years
The past and present Wimbledon football mascots, Wandle and Haydon, have appeared together for the first time, at Merton Heritage Discovery Day.
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Wombling merry Christmas presents
Give your loved ones the gift of wombling, or get some ideas for your own Wombles wishlist – books, CDs, toys and more.
Wombles book appears on the Antiques Roadshow
The original 1968 Wombles book was featured on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, thanks to Elisabeth Beresford’s daughter Kate Robertson.
Mike Batt sketches Wombles for charity
Mike Batt was inundated with requests after offering some original sketches of the Wombles to raise money for good causes.
Costume drama: Mike Batt criticises ‘unlicensed’ Womble suit
The Wombles made headlines after Mike Batt complained on Twitter about unofficial costumes being used at Wimbledon BookFest.
Womble toy catches fire in Harrogate
An Orinoco Womble toy was involved in a small house fire in Harrogate, reported by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
New Wombles toys planned for late 2015
Vivid Toy Group will be producing a range of Wombles toys based on the new CGI TV series and film later this year.
Lee Mack confesses to Womble assault
Comedian Lee Mack has admitted ‘assaulting’ a Womble as a teenager – though he was secretly devastated.
Wombles theme park announced in April Fools joke
Wimbledon Guardian exclusively revealed ‘shock plans’ to build Wombledonia on the site of Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium…
Wombles exhibition opens on Alderney
The Wombles exhibition was launched on 30 June 2012 with a ‘grand opening’ event – featuring a choir, a children’s dance troupe, a street procession, Great Uncle Bulgaria, and Elisabeth Beresford’s daughter Kate. Read about the exhibition, see the photos and watch the video.