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Debbie

Debbie Report 30 Mar 2004 22:09

Fish 'n' Chips - little 8p bag of "fish" and "chip" shaped snacks. Bag had faux newsprint on the front. Came in Salt 'n' Vinegar or - yes! - "Mashed potato flavour". Thats what I just found on Google and it was on a site about memories of different sweets and snacks.

T J

T J Report 30 Mar 2004 22:04

Sam (hope you don't mind being called that) Up to a couple of years ago they were - I'll have a look next time I'm at cash & carry. Also the chicken ones eh! I also remember Nestles (then Rowntree Mackintoshes) doing a dark chocolate Toffee crisp for export only but the female members of my family used to work there and we were brought home Throw-outs. Also Cabana Bars - coconut and cherry and what about those coffee matchmakers oooooooohhhhh delicious (Another withdrawn product).

Debbie

Debbie Report 30 Mar 2004 22:04

Oh Samantha I remember Twinkle. And the crisps I think they used to be salt and vinegar flavour and they were really salty. I'm sure I have seen them somewhere. I will keep my eye out. Debbie

Sam

Sam Report 30 Mar 2004 22:01

Tracy Blackburn - Thanks for your reply. When I was little my mum used to buy me "Twinkle" comics. I also remember eating crisps that were shaped like fish and chips. I wonder if these are still around

Wee Scottish Lass

Wee Scottish Lass Report 30 Mar 2004 21:51

Yes Maggie you can get tatties! Try Safeway, they had them in there big bags at the sweetie section. They don't have toys in them though and don't quite taste as good as I remember when I was young!

Debbie

Debbie Report 30 Mar 2004 21:31

Lemonade Dippers, Oh I dream about them most days, every shop I go in I look for them,but sadly I have been looking for ages. Last time I saw them was when I was pregnant I ate loads and Loads. that was 8 years ago I last saw them about 3 years ago. I am not pregnant but I have a real craving for them now. If anybody knows where I can get them please let me know. Debbie

Jan

Jan Report 30 Mar 2004 21:22

Yay space dust I used to feed that my dog! I know I know I was only 10 at the time! anything made by swizzles :) metal mickeys atomic thunderbusters! The first monster munch crisps, proper chipsticks , buying 2oz or a quarter of sweets,choc lick (complete swiz im sure it was just the chocolate grating off the floor!) dibdabs, proper sized wham bars, liquorice selections , pacers, banjos , the list is endless mmmmmmmm Jan x

Sue

Sue Report 30 Mar 2004 20:30

Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate - the biggest bar I can find! Fruit Salad chews Pineapple chunks Sweet tobacco (anyone remember that?) Jelly Tots Orange Smarties (only the orange ones though!) Just off to raid my Grandchildren's sweet box now - LOL Sue

T J

T J Report 30 Mar 2004 20:14

Hi Samantha Yes I remember Spangles and unfortunately they don't seem to be still available - but Fizz bombs and Black Jacks are - I also remember a chocolate bar call Mousse (It was the same as a milky way) - I also remember the magazines Jackie which was 9p then 10p and My Guy - Now i'm showing my age what else do you remember - do you remember Tudor Crisps doing Roast Lamb and Mint Sauce.. I better give up whilst I'm ahead. Bye for now Tracy

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 30 Mar 2004 19:11

Does anyone from Scotland remember Tatties, and do they still make them? Actually they probably don't they were a health hazard! Somes ort of Brown goo covered in I think it was cinnamon flavoured powder, with a tiny toy inside - just right for choking on!

Michelle

Michelle Report 30 Mar 2004 16:12

I love all of the above, except liquorice. One sweet I love but can't find anymore is Butterscotch Gums. I have just bought a box of 18 Cadburys Cream Eggs, anyone what one? M.

Hayley

Hayley Report 30 Mar 2004 13:31

no i havent tried those but they sound great, i'll look out for them now

Rebecca

Rebecca Report 30 Mar 2004 13:07

Oooohh Yum!! I think I`ve put on weight just reading this thread!! :-) I love galaxy chocolate, revels, dime bars and yes those little milk bottles (have you tried the strawberry milkshake ones?) I used to like pacer mints, remember those?

Hayley

Hayley Report 30 Mar 2004 12:12

i love the little milk bottles that you get, but i've yet to find anyone else who does - hope they dont stop making them!

Tallulah

Tallulah Report 30 Mar 2004 11:58

I love Galaxy chocolate pink and white nougat bar bassets liquorice all sorts Tricia

Crista

Crista Report 30 Mar 2004 10:42

We're obviously not eating enough. Just read this story that Nestlé's having to cut jobs. http://news.bbc(.)co.uk/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/3581253.stm Crista

Natalie

Natalie Report 30 Mar 2004 09:19

My Fav's are Flora Gums The old fashiooned cherry lips Sports Mixture Midget Gems Most chocolate Winter mixture Pear Drops Army & Navy Liquorice sticks (the Harder the better) There is loads Nat

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 30 Mar 2004 00:21

Deborah Just looked at the site and it's great.

Deborah

Deborah Report 30 Mar 2004 00:02

Hi all you sweetie lovers, Try this: www.aquarterof(.)com leave out brackets Happy memories!! You canbuy them all on-line!! Acid Drops Anglo Bubbly Black Jacks Floral Gums Flying Saucers Liquorice Pipes Rhubarb & Custard Sherbet Fountains Space Dust Sweet Tobacco Wham Bars And hundreds more! Debbie

Melba64

Melba64 Report 29 Mar 2004 22:39

Anything with chocolate on except nuts. Pomfret cakes. I also like Pringles if we have decided they count. Mel