CHILDREN took their teddies shopping as part of an event to raise awareness about endangered animals.

In celebration of the World Society for the Protection of Animals' 'Bear Necessity Month' The Mall in Walthamstow invited children to bring their favourite soft toy to a Teddy Rally.

Prizes were given to the cuddliest, most loved and most unusual soft toy during the Funday Sunday event at the shopping centre in Selbourne Walk.

Children made Panda Faces and were given information about endangered bears from around the world.