For your chance of taking him home, be sure to buy raffle tickets at Saturday's St. Peter's Christmas Party at Merchants' Tavern.

Bear Pete is just one of the raffle prizes donated by people living and working in St. Peter's. Prizes include a high-quality hamper, champagne, wine and spirits, and of course Bear Pete himself. Tickets cost £5 a strip of five tickets.

If you would like to donate a prize, there's still time - simply contact secretary@stpetersnewcastle.co.uk.