One thousand mince pies are being given away across Witham to get residents in the festive mood.

The Tesco Mince Pie Van is touring the nation, handing out 15,000 packs of the retailer’s mince pies before December 14, helping people get into the festive spirit.

Bakers Grant Atwell and Abigail Latham will be delivering free Tesco Finest and Free From mince pies to houses in Witham.

Cards will be left for those who don’t answer their door to be redeemed in store.

If you don’t get a knock at the door, there is still the chance to get a pack of mince pies by taking a photo of the Tesco Mince Pie Van and tweeting it to @Tesco_EastAnglia using the hashtag #HappieChristmas to be in with a chance of winning some mince pies.

Local communications manager, Joe Chapman, said: “We’re really excited about the Mince Pie Run.

“It’s definitely a good way to get people in the festive mood.

“We’ll be gently knocking on people’s doors in Witham handing out free packs of Tesco Mince Pies and saying hello.

“But, if we don’t see you, make sure you see us: tweet a picture of our van, and then there’ll be a pack of mince pies winging their way to you faster than Father Christmas’ very own reindeer-drawn sleigh.”