Straw for Bears

BBC online reports that

Hopes of reviving an ancient ritual are in danger of being dashed - by a shortage of straw.
Villagers in North Muskham, Nottinghamshire, want to construct a 6ft-high straw bear costume for the revival of the rite.
The "bear" is paraded through the streets in chains before the straw is burnt following a day of celebrations.

After the Mugabe incident, I suggest this solution!