COMPETITION: Win Uncle’s Joe’s festive treats

But three wigantoday and Wigan Post readers could win a free pack of each – and three other flavours – by entering our competition.

The sweets, which can otherwise only now be found on Home Bargains shelves – Mulled Wine, Christmas Pudding and Mince Pie – were created following an online poll of Uncle Joe’s fans, who were asked to suggest new varieties.

Wm Santus and Co in Dorning Street also produced test batches of two further Yuletide-themed treats – Cranberry and Clementine and Rudolph Noses – and these too will be added to the competition prize along with a more familiar pack of traditional Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls.

John Winnard MBE and Ant Winnard, joint MDs of the factory in Dorning Street, said the festive sweets were available in stores from this week.

John Winnard said: “We wanted to do something a little bit special this Christmas to help put a smile on people’s faces and our appeal for flavour ideas had an amazing

response.

“We put the five most popular suggestions to the vote and counted up everyone’s comments, likes and emails to discover the winners and are delighted that Home Bargains have agreed to sell the top

three.

“They are a little bit of fun but also taste great and make a perfect stocking-filler for both children and adults.”

So to win all five festive packs plus a Mint Balls bonus, simply answer the following question and send the answers by email to [email protected] or by postcard to Uncle Joe’s competition, Wigan Post and wigantoday, Wigan Investment Centre, Waterside Drive, Wigan WN3 5BA by Friday, December 18.

Remember to include a name, address and daytime telephone number.

Question: On which street in Wigan can you find the Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls factory?

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