In the event of an air-raid ...

take cover under the table with a bag of sweets.

To me, that sums up this wonderful Oakham shop, a cornucopia of nostalgia and sweet treats. I met Bronia, the owner, who told me all about the wonderful concoctions and pretty packages she makes for her customers. She has a website, www.toot-sweets.co.uk - well worth a look! As I have a sweet tooth, you can expect more toot-sweets in my journal