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WIN 1KG OF SWEETS

We have teamed up with Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe to give you the chance to win 1kg of sweets!

Mr Simms is located in Poplar Arcade, Touchwood and is a nostalgic, independently owned, franchise dedicated to retro and modern sweets, chocolate and American candy.

Back in 2004, frustrated by the growing standardisation of the British High Street, the rise of bland chain stores and predictable products, they saw an opportunity for a truly distinctive, evocative and enchanting retail experience.

Inspired by the ideas of re-imagining traditional values of service, quality, and care for their communities, of showcasing a mind-blowing range of products and of bringing joy to the lives of sweet lovers of all ages, the first Mr Simms store was born. Fast forward 15 years, and Mr Simms now has over 75

How to enter –

To enter this competition, all you need to do is visit www.solihullbid.co.uk/ insolihull and fill in the competition entry form answering the following question – What is Mr Simms’ best selling sweet?

A) Pear Drops B) Pineapple Rock C) BonBons

7 Poplar Arcade, Touchwood, Solihull, B91 3GH

www.instagram.com/mrsimmssolihull/ www.facebook.com/MrSimmsOlde FashionedSweetShopSolihull/

Comptition rules Competition opens 24th July 2020 and closes on 24th August 2020. One person will win a 1kg bag of sweets. Only one entry will count per person. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash value. You must answer the question correctly to win. The competition can be found at www.solihullbid.co.uk/insolihull. The winner will be contacted by 27th August 2020. stores in the UK alone and has started to expand internationally.

They have a mind-blowing collection of traditional and contemporary sweets including all your favourites from Pineapple Rock, Cherry Lips, Pear Drops and Cough Sweets to their Specialist Liquorice, Sugar Free Sweets and Shocking Mega Sours!

They are renowned for a fantastic selection of Pick’n’Mix and also stock their own exclusive Mr Simms Handmade Chocolate Collection, a range of unusual chocolate bars that offer something a little bit different to the usual High Street offerings. They make great gifts for that person who has everything - you can guarantee they’ve never had a chocolate tickle before!

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Coronavirus - 5 Steps to smooth the Return to Work

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