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Posted on: March 09 2015

Easter is the time of year for chocolate, sweets and all things delicious! From Chocolate Eggs to Personalised sweets and Easter Jars, there is something for everyone to indulge in and enjoy.

Milk Chocolate Eggs are covered in brightly coloured foil and are simply irresistible. These egg-shaped treats would be perfect for an Easter egg hunt for the kids (and adults!) or simply as a treat for yourself this Easter. There are many beliefs about the origin of the chocolate Easter egg that we have today, however the first eggs given at Easter were bird’s eggs. These eggs were painted in bright colours to give them further meaning and were given as a gift. Chocolate eggs are guaranteed to...

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Posted on: March 04 2015

Whether it’s for a party, a gift or simply a treat for yourself, retro and traditional sweets are great for all occasions. If you buy sweets online it eliminates the hassle of high street shopping, it takes only a click of a button and will ensure all your sweet treats get to you in a flash!

If you are looking for a last minute gift, why not consider a Retro Tuckshop Box? The receiver will be spoilt for choice when this package arrived, filled with all of our favourite retro sweets. This bumper collection of sweets galore includes delights such as Chewits, Haribo and Candy Sticks, that sweet-toothed friends or colleagues at work are sure to love.

Are you unsure on what retro sweet to...

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Posted on: February 27 2015

Retro sweets are something that many people associate with their childhoods and often bring a sense of nostalgia and reminiscence. However, many people have rediscovered the wonder and joy of retro sweets and they are now as popular as ever.

There are always new more colourful, sourer or weirder sweets being invented, so how come classic retro sweets are always our favourite option? Retro sweets remind us of our childhoods - a time where we could be carefree and life was simple. Now whenever we eat retro sweets, we associate them with memories of these happy times we enjoyed as a child. Some of the most popular traditional retro sweets include Fizzy Fish - Brightly coloured, fish...

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Posted on: February 20 2015

Are you throwing a themed party? Whatever the theme, traditional sweets are a perfect way to make your party a good one and if you buy traditional sweets online it is quick and easy and less planning for you.

Party bags are a great way to impress your guests and let them take a piece of the party home with them. We offer a wide variety of themed party bags, from Retro Love themed to a Casino themed bag, there is something to sweeten every themed party. For example, our Scary Party Bag, filled with gruesome goodies such as Jelly Fangs and Dracula Teeth, would be perfect for a Halloween party. Or what about our Groovy Party Bag for a 60’s themed party? Packed full of brightly coloured...

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Posted on: February 18 2015

Everybody loves retro sweets - the tangy ones, the chocolatey ones or the chewy ones - there is something for everyone to enjoy. The wide variety of sweets makes them a perfect gift, whatever the occasion. When giving retro sweets as a gift, why not add an extra special touch? Personalised sweets create a unique and individual present that is sure to be memorable as well as delicious!

Personalised sweet jars are filled to the brim with popular traditional and retro sweets that will tickle your taste buds and are made to suit a range of different themes. For example, the Birthday Personalised Sweet Jar is packed with retro sweets including Drumsticks, Flumps, Fizzers and more that will...

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