Ladies group recall 'sweet memories'
Chase Terrace Ladies Group met to hear a talk called 'Sweet Memories' by Kath Reynolds. First the ladies looked at some knitted Easter items such as chickens and hedgehogs containing Easter confectionary which was being sold in aid of the Air Ambulance.
Members were advised of an event on 17 May at 6pm. Tickets would cost £10 each to hear the Good Company Singing Group.
The afternoon followed with a nostalgic look at the sweets we all remember. During wartime a sweet treat had been a spoon of cocoa and a spoon of sugar!
We were reminded of the 10 penny mix which was very popular in the 60s and 70s. Also, black jacks and fruit salad which cost 1 penny for four. Spangles, which have now disappeared were one of the first packaged sweets. Fruit gums were first made in 1893, and fruit gums were popular.
In the 1890s chewing gum was introduced with women as the target audience.
Cadbury’s first started by making drinking chocolate in the 1820s. There style has been consistent over the years with the very recognisable packaging.
Kath reminded us of the many adverts used including “A finger of fudge is just enough to give your kids a treat” and "All because the lady loves Milk Tray."
The first Creme Eggs were introduced in the 1960s. The first Cadbury’s Easter egg were introduced in 1874. Kath also talked about the huge boxes of chocolates which had pictures of what came to be called “chocolate box cottages.” The ladies also enjoyed of sample of Walkers Toffee.
It was a really enjoyable afternoon of reminiscing about the sweets we used to enjoy.
