Guides paraded through the streets of London with small bears attached to their scarves in a cheeky tribute to new Lord Mayor, Michael Bear.

Twenty members from the county of greater London west joined the Lord Mayor's Parade on November 13.

The girls wore specially designed blue fleeces as well as the tiny carnivores on their starry scarves.

Christine Wicks, girlguiding county commissioner for greater London west, said: “This year we are shadowing, but next year it's our turn to design the float so we were getting tips and we've also helped in small ways with the organisation this year which will make next year slightly easier.

“The girls who walked had a great time, enjoyed waving to the crowds and being part of this marvellous event.”

The guides were part of the three mile parade to make inauguration of the new Lord Mayor, which was followed by fireworks.