Endangered species

Is this the last of its kind?

In April the makers of Sherbet Fountains announced a re-brand. Out with paper wrapping and in with a plastic re-sealable tube. Apparently it will keep the Sherbet much fresher.

I'm a bit puzzled by the information that the new Sherbet Fountains will also be Halal. I deduce that this means each Sherbet Fountain will receive an Islamic blessing. Or that the liquorice will now be slaughtered in a bloodless manner ...

I'm halfway through this one, which we bought in an old-fashioned sweet shop in Marlborough -- called 'The Old Sweet Shop'. Worth a visit -- I also bought some hand-made sherbet lemons -- my favourite sweet.

Are you a dipper or a sucker?