One hundred teddy bears will be looking for a home for Christmas, as a real life bear hunt comes to town this week.

The teddies will be put in different spots across Ramsgate tomorrow, each with an 'adopt me' tag.

A spokesman said: "If you live in the Ramsgate area be on the look out teddy bears placed in various spots.

"There will be 100 bears looking for a new home - please adopt these bears, give them a hug and place to feel loved.

"We are all children at heart, so no matter what age you are, adopt a bear this Christmas.

"Give your bear a name and warm home.

"The bears will be placed in various places around town and will arrive on November 1, so keep your eyes open.

"Each teddy will have an adopt me sign displayed, please only take one each, my goal is to put a smile on 100 teddy faces.

"Please share your find by posting a picture and the location teddy was found.

"Keep your eyes open and you may be adopting a teddy bear this year.

"It costs very little to help put a smile on 100 Teddy bears' faces."