DECEMBER is here and once again the Daily Echo is helping our readers win everything they need for a fantastic Christmas.

Throughout December we will be giving away festive treats as the big celebration draws nearer.

First up is undoubtedly the most important meal of the year - often the one time when families across Hampshire take the time to sit down together to enjoy Christmas dinner.

Thanks to our annual Win Christmas competition the centre-piece of your December dinner table could be extra special this year.

Renowned Southampton butcher Uptons of Bassett will kick off our competition by giving away a 12lb turkey, 1lb of award winning chipolatas, 1lb of home smoked streaky bacon, and one large home-made championship-standard pork pie.

Owner and award-winning butcher Simon Broadribb said: “The prize on offer is the classic traditionally reared free range New Forest bronze turkey from local farmer Paul Tanner.

"It’s very special because it’s three times the age of a normal turkey.

"It's dry plucked and hand finished which adds a unique texture and distinctive flavour."

Uptons, in Winchester Road Southampton, is also holding a tasting evening on Thursday, December 3 from 6-8pm where customers can sample all the turkey, gammon and beef that they have on offer.

n More information and how to order your Christmas turkey is available at uptonsbutchers.co.uk or by ringing 023 8039 3959.

How to enter:

For your chance to win simply answer the question below, then enter by one of the following ways:

Q: On which Southampton road will you find Uptons of Bassett?

By phone:

0901 151 0244

Calls cost 51p from a BT landline, calls from mobiles and other networks may cost more.

By text:

Text the keyword UPTONS followed by a space, then your answer, name, postcode and first line of your home address and send to 80360.

Text messages cost 50p plus your mobile operator’s standard text charge.

By post: Send answers on a postcard together with your name, address, daytime telephone number and email address to: Win Christmas Uptons Competition, Southern Daily Echo, PO Box 543, Southampton, SO16 9ZQ.

Entries must be received by midnight Sunday, December 6. Postal entries strictly limited to one per household.

Normal Echo rules apply, for a complete set of rules visit dailyecho.co.uk and click on “Promotions & Competitions”. Telephone/text lines provided by Newsquest Media Group.

In tomorrow’s Southern Daily Echo: Win your Christmas tree plus decorations with National Garden vouchers.