Good Luck / Retirement Cards
This page lists the cards which we think work particularly well as Good Luck cards, and also a number which are perfect for wishing someone a Happy Retirement.
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Country Wedding
Could be used either for anniversaries or to congratulate the couple on the big day itself!
Music: Wedding March from Felix Mendelssohn's incidental music to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
This card has optional greetings: On This Special Day, Congratulations, Happy Anniversary, With Love, Good Luck, [No Caption] -
Wedding Day (photo card)
A stylish card for the big day (or anniversary)
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Chasing Gold
The classic chase in the centre of London ... who will bring home gold?
Music: Chopin - Etude Op.10 no.1 - with an unusual ending...!
This card has optional greetings: Congratulations!, You're a Winner!, Keep Chasing Your Dreams!, You're as Good as Gold!, Great Job!, Good Luck!, Enjoy the Celebration!, Have a Great Summer!, Have a Good Weekend!, Happy Birthday!, Thinking of You!, Just Saying Hi!, Thank You!, [No Caption] -
Song of Ireland
Every Irish day ends with a rainbow
Music: Londonderry Air, arranged and performed by James Lisney
This card has optional greetings: Happy St. Patrick's Day, Happy Spring, Thinking of You, Thank You, Get Well Soon, Happy Birthday, Just Saying Hi, Good Luck, Happy Retirement, You're Invited, With Sympathy, [No Caption] -
Festive Folk
A toe-tapping troupe of teddies!
Music: The Irish Washerwoman, arranged by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy St. Patrick's Day!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Hats Off to You!, Have a Nice Day!, Just Saying Hi!, Happy Spring!, Thinking of You!, Get Well Soon!, Good Luck!, Congratulations!, [No Caption] -
The Exam
In which our musical bear takes an exam!
Music: Gavotte, by F.J.Gossec
This card has optional greetings: Congratulations!, Good Luck! -
Tropical Escape
Slip off your wellies and enjoy the sand!
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Warm Birthday Wishes!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Thinking of You!, Happy Anniversary!, Congratulations!, Thank You!, Get Well Soon!, Have a Great Trip!, Happy Holidays!, Bon Voyage!, Happy Retirement!, Relax and Enjoy!, Have Fun!, Have a Nice Day!, Just Saying Hi! -
Special Delivery (Everyday Version)
Chudleigh's wish just for you
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Birthday, Thinking of you, Thank you, Congratulations!, Greetings!, Happy Anniversary!, Good Luck!, Happy Father's Day!, Have a Nice Day, Missing You, Get Well, Come to the Party, Happy Belated Birthday!, You're Invited! -
A Balloon Ride
Watch as our musical bear takes to the air
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Birthday, Good luck, Bon Voyage, Get Well Soon, Thank you, Greetings, Congratulations, Thinking of you, Happy Holidays, Happy Belated Birthday! -
Lily and Koi
An elegant design, perfect for koi pond fans
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Serenity
A seaside scene at eventide
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Thinking of You, It's Summertime!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Thank You!, Have a Nice Day!, Greetings!, Best Wishes!, Good Luck!, Enjoy Your Retirement, Get Well Soon!, Happy Father's Day!, Happy Memorial Day, Happy Labor Day!, Remembering You, Have a Great Summer!, Happy Labour Day! -
Congratulations!
Use for exams, driving test, anything that deserves a fanfare!
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain (mostly!)
This card has optional greetings: Congratulations!, Good Luck! -
Waltz of the Flowers
A floral arangement in more sense than one! Includes puzzle.
Music: Tchaikovsky - "Waltz of the Flowers" from the Nutcracker Suite
This card has optional greetings: Merry Christmas!, Christmas Blessings, Season's Greetings!, Happy Holidays!, Happy Christmas!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Anniversary!, Congratulations!, Thinking of You, Thank You!, Get Well Soon!, Good Luck!, You're Invited!, Have a Nice Day!, Just Saying Hi!, Happy New Year!, [No Caption] -
Floating By
Find a relaxing way to spend the day
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Father's Day!, Happy Birthday, Happy Retirement, Thank You, Greetings, Have a Nice Day, Bon Voyage, Good Luck, Keep Smiling, Congratulations, Thinking of You, Get Well Soon, Happy Belated Birthday!, It's Summertime!, Have a Great Summer! -
Shipshape
A little handiwork leads to smooth sailing
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Father's Day!, Wishing You Smooth Sailing!, Have a Great Summer!, It's Summertime!, Relax and Enjoy!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Thinking of You!, Just Saying Hi!, Have a Nice Day!, Congratulations!, Happy Retirement!, Bon Voyage!, Get Well Soon!, Thank You!, [No Caption] -
Carousel Chase
Chudleigh has a dizzying experience. Don't miss the puzzle at the end!
Music: Rossini's William Tell overture, adapted by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Thinking of You!, See You Around!, Get Well Soon!, Thank You!, Congratulations!, Good Luck!, Join in the Fun!, You're Invited!, Just Saying Hi!, Have a Nice Day!, Have a Great Summer!, [No Caption] -
It's Your Day
A ragtime romp for the men in your life! Includes print option.
Music: "Father's Day Rag" by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Father's Day!, Relax and Enjoy!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Congratulations!, Happy Anniversary!, Good Luck!, Happy Retirement!, Thinking of You!, Bon Voyage!, Have Fun!, [No Caption] -
Lotus Garden
An atmospheric card suitable for many occasions, including Chinese New Year
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Birthday, Happy Belated Birthday, Happy New Year, Thank You, Thinking of You, Get Well Soon, With Sympathy, You're Invited, Happy Anniversary, Congratulations, Good Luck, Happy Spring, Have a Great Summer, Have a Nice Day, Just Saying Hi, Peace, [No Caption] -
The Gardeners
Ted needs a little help in the garden
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Have a Nice Day!, Good Luck!, Thank You!, Thinking of You!, Get Well Soon!, Congratulations!, You're Invited!, Greetings!, Best Wishes!, Happy Spring!, Happy Gardening!, Happy Mother's Day!, Happy Father's Day!, It's Summertime!, Happy Earth Day!, Have a Great Summer! -
Hole in One!
A card for the golfer in your family
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
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The Blue Danube (Everyday Version)
In which Ted goes to a concert
Music: The Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss II
This card has optional greetings: Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Thinking of You!, Thank You!, Congratulations!, Happy Anniversary!, Get Well Soon!, Have a Nice Day!, Greetings!, Good Luck!, Best Wishes!, Just a Note! -
The Lily Pond
A painting on a fan comes to life
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Thinking of You!, Get Well Soon!, Greetings!, Thank You!, Best Wishes!, Happy Anniversary!, Congratulations!, Good Luck!, Happy New Year! -
A Tropical Treat
See what special message washes ashore
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Greetings, Happy Birthday, Bon Voyage, Thank You, Thinking of You, Missing You, Happy Anniversary, Good Luck, Congratulations, Happy Mother's Day, Happy Holidays!, Merry Christmas!, Season's Greetings!, Happy New Year!, Happy Belated Birthday!, [No Caption] -
Dream On, Dad!
If only gardening were always this easy
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Dream On Dad!, Happy Father's Day!, Sweet Dreams!, Happy Birthday!, Thank You!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Happy Gardening!, Happy Spring!, It's Summertime!, Thinking of You!, Enjoy Your Retirement! -
Lakeside Reflection
A peaceful day's fishing and picnicking by the lakeside
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Thinking of You, Happy Memorial Day, Relax and Enjoy, Get Well Soon, Peace Be with You, Missing You, Wish You Were Here, With Sympathy, Remembering You, It's Summertime!, Happy Retirement!, Thank You!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, You're Invited!, Happy Labor Day!, Have a Great Summer!, Happy Labour Day! -
Game, Set and Match
Chudleigh goes to Wimbledon.
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
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The Great Outdoors
A variation on "Lakeside Reflection", suitable for numerous occasions but especially for Father's Day
Music: Beethoven, Symphony no. 6 in F ("Pastoral"), 1st movement
This card has optional greetings: Happy Father's Day!, Thinking of You!, It's Summertime!, Relax and Enjoy!, Get Well Soon!, Good Luck!, Happy Retirement!, Thank You!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Gone Fishin', Have a Great Summer! -
Dragon Tail
Canine cooperation at the New Year parade
Music: 'Cai Shen Dao' arranged by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy New Year!, Kung Hei Fat Choi!, Wishing You Happiness and Prosperity!, Happy Spring!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Enjoy the Party!, Thank You!, Thinking of You!, Get Well Soon!, Good Luck!, Congratulations!, You're Invited!, Just Saying Hi!, [No Caption] -
The Rocking Horse
Help the Teddy Bear mend the dusty old Rocking Horse
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Birthday!, Thinking of You, Thank You, Greetings, Congratulations!, Have a Nice Day, Missing You, Good Luck!, Get Well, Come to the Party, You're Invited!, Happy Belated Birthday! -
Circus Parade
The Circus comes to town!
Music: Adapted from "Circus March" by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Birthday!, Congratulations!, Thank You!, Thinking of You!, Get Well Soon!, Happy Anniversary!, You're Invited!, Good Luck!, Have a Great Summer!, Have a Nice Day!, Just Saying Hi!, Enjoy the Circus!, [No Caption] -
Train Tricks
Fun and games at an English country station
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Father's Day!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Thinking of You!, Thank You!, Have a Nice Day!, Greetings!, Best Wishes!, Good Luck!, Get Well Soon!, Let's Catch Up Soon! -
Tuba Trouble
The brass band hit a little musical problem! Puzzle included!
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy St. Patrick's Day!, Happy Spring!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Thank You!, Thinking of You!, Get Well Soon!, Good Luck!, Congratulations!, Have a Nice Day!, Just Saying Hi!, [No Caption] -
A Walk in the Park
Chudleigh and Bertie meet some new friends
Music: Rondo "Alla Turca" from Piano Sonata K.331 by W.A. Mozart, arranged by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Thinking of You!, Have a Nice Day!, Just Saying Hi!, Happy Father's Day!, Let's Get Together!, Let's Celebrate!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Congratulations!, Good Luck!, Thank You!, Get Well Soon!, I'm Glad We're Friends!, Nice Meeting You!, It's Summertime!, [No Caption] -
Teddy and the Seagulls
In which Teddy goes on a boat trip
Music: Composed/arranged by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain, with apologies to Felix Mendelssohn
This card has optional greetings: Thinking of You!, Have a Nice Day!, Greetings!, Bon Voyage!, Thank You!, Missing You!, Good Luck!, Congratulations!, Get Well Soon!, Happy Birthday! -
Tee Time
Golfers will get a kick out of this one!
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
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Silver Lining
A view from above the clouds
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The Fly
Watch Chudleigh's antics!
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
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Pub Lunch
An Irish pub scene, and someone's playing tricks...
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy St. Patrick's Day!, Good Luck!, Best Wishes!, Greetings!, You're Invited!, Let's Do Lunch!, Get Well Soon!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Father's Day!, Happy Belated Birthday! -
Hidden Treasure
Visit our underwater fantasy land!
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Imagine!, Have Fun!, It's Summertime!, Have a Nice Day!, You're Invited!, Just Saying Hi!, Thinking of You!, Thank You!, Get Well Soon!, Congratulations!, Good Luck!, Make a Splash!, Have a Great Summer! -
A Balanced Diet
Chudleigh shows off a few tricks!
Music: original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
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Flanagan's Flock
A peaceful pastoral scene, and mischief is afoot...
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Happy St. Patrick's Day!, Happy Spring!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Good Luck!, Have a Nice Day!, Just Saying Hi!, A Wee Hello!, Thinking of Ewe!, Get Well Soon! -
Gone Fishin'
In which Chudleigh goes fishing. Perfect for Father's Day and other occasions.
Music: A jazzed-up arrangement of Schubert's song Die Forelle (The Trout)
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Autumn Treasures
A flock of blackbirds, swirling leaves, and a bountiful Autumn harvest
Music: Original by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Thinking of You!, Happy Thanksgiving!, Happy Birthday!, Happy Belated Birthday!, Get Well Soon!, Best Wishes!, Greetings!, Thank You!, Congratulations!, Good Luck!, You're Invited!, Happy Autumn! -
Handbell Practice
The bears prepare to ring in the holidays
Music: "The Holly and the Ivy" arranged for bells by Mike Hughes-Chamberlain
This card has optional greetings: Merry Christmas!, Christmas Blessings, Season's Greetings!, Happy Holidays!, Happy Christmas!, Thinking of You, Thank You!, Get Well Soon!, You're Invited!, Happy Birthday!, Congratulations!, Good Luck!, [No Caption]