SHOPPERS in Southampton were treated to a seasonal mini winter wonderland yesterday.

Staff at Lush hired a machine which spilled snow on to the street outside the Bargate-based soap shop.

The team were on hand with free soap, music and even the odd alcoholic tipple for ultra-stressed shoppers.

DJ Nitrus, who plays venues like Lizard Lounge and the Orange Rooms, was spinning chilled drum and bass tunes to funk up the merriment.

"It's been really great," said trainee manager Jessica Noble, "We've been brightening up the day for shoppers in Southampton.

"Being given chocolate, drinks and free soap makes Christmas shopping easier."