ALCESTER Scouts, Cubs and Beavers are launching their first class Christmas card delivery service in the town.

The youngster will hand out thousands of cards and festive cheer over the festive period.

The service which has run for 15 years, allows Alcester residents to have their post delivered for less than half the cost of a second class stamp.

There are special green post boxes in Waitrose, Simply Fresh, Tesco and Ross's Garage and post, together with 20p per item, can be left there until Tuesday, December 20.

Group Scout leader Richard Clark said: "Our young members look forward every year to assisting their leaders and parents in providing this service to Alcester whilst at the same time raising funds to support their training and development within the Scouting organisation."

For more information visit scouts.org.uk/get-involved/groups/1st-alcester-scout-group.