A young cat is making a name for himself in Swindon after appearing unannounced in random places across the town.

Bear is a one-year-old British Shorthair who has spent the last year walking into gardens and falling into ponds.

He even interrupted a church sermon that was being livestreamed to Facebook as he climbed onto the pews.

The cat’s owners are based in Rodbourne but wished to remain anonymous when they spoke with the Adver.

“He makes us laugh so much as his personality is so funny,” they said.

“It’s every few days we get a screenshot of someone posting photos of him saying he’s sneaking into their homes, or he’s fell into a pond or he’s at Sunday service at church."

His starring role in the churhc service took place last year on July 24, as Bear walked in on the service which was also being broadcast live on social media.

Swindon Advertiser: Bear making a new friend.Bear making a new friend. (Image: Carrie Woollatt)

He can be seen walking across the pews before Reverend Liz Griffiths notices the adventurous cat and makes a joke about his unplanned appearance.

“It is lovely to know that all creatures can worship in God’s house as we have now got a very friendly cat who is with us today,” she said.

“It is not just dog collars that are welcome in this church, it’s cat collars as well.”

Carrie Woollatt is an admin for the church and revealed that the sermon Bear interrupted was not the first time he has ventured inside.

Swindon Advertiser: Bear is becoming popular character in the area.Bear is becoming popular character in the area. (Image: Evie Woollatt)

“He pops into the church whenever he’s passing and the doors are open which is around once a week maybe,” she said.

“Not always for a service, but if during a service it’s funny watching the Vicar trying to stay focused.

“What you can’t see on the live stream is when he clatters across the organ pedals and makes a racket or sits there washing his bits which sends everyone into giggles.”

Bear is now well-known around Swindon and has always been like this since a young age, according to his owners.

Swindon Advertiser: Bear wanders into other people's gardens as well as ponds and church services.Bear wanders into other people's gardens as well as ponds and church services. (Image: Carrie Woollatt)

“People love him so much around here and everyone knows of him,” they said.

“He has always been very outgoing ever since we got him at six months old and he has just loved going outside.

“He lives outdoors all summer long, we only see him so he can eat.”