CHILDREN in Royal Wootton Bassett are being challenged to find the 12 Bears of Christmas in the town this month.

The bears have been hidden in shop windows around the town centre and youngsters are being urged to find them for a competition organised by Royal Wootton Bassett Business Association, with gift vouchers to be won and exchanged in local shops.

The competition kicks off on the town’s Christmas Lights and Shopping Evening tonight, and will run until December 29.

Entrants need to find 12 Bassett Bears hiding in shop windows, each one showing a different Christmas item.

Winners will be those naming the greatest number of businesses with hidden bears, along with the festive items.