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Hi Dave , you are correct the name My Celler wasnsells out doors, but it was also a home delivery service. Cheers . Mike

Hi,Ansell's Brewery also had a home deliver service that was called My Cellar. There was a depot on Lichfield Road Aston, near to the Railway Station. Does any one remember them ? Mike

Does 1001 count, this was a shampoo. Mike

When my nephew was about 6 years old , his mon and dad took him on holiday to devon, in the hotel there was some identical twins and james inquired " why have those boys got the same head on " a great line i think. Mike

Hi Folks , A little more info on your petrol price's, just to you to let you know that in just two weeks fuel duty is going up again. It's hardly been mentioned in the mainstream press, this will add around 2p per.Litre to you costs,sorry for the bad news, get your bus passes out quick those...

Jimmy Dugdale also ran the Boars Head in Perry Barr , by the park. Mike

This cake is yummy but it does not rise and is a much denser cake than a normal fruit cake, hope you enjoy it Mike Diabetic Fruit Cake 6 Tablespoons Skimmed Milk 1 1/4 lbs Mixed dried Fruit eg raisins sultanas etc (including dried apples,prunes,apricots,pears,dates or any favourites) 8oz...

Hi Denise, My wife has got one, I will post it on the forum for you as soon as she can sort it out for you. Will be in touch soon. Mike

Does any remember the saying if you saw an ambulance. Touch your collar Never swallow Till you see a dog. What was that all about I ask ?

HI Allen, I see Les Bruton from time to time round Aldridge shopping centre, he is doing fine now as he has not been to well over the last 12 month's or so. I will pass on your comment next time I meet up with him. Where from Kingstanding are you from ? I lived ther till we got married in 1966...

Hi , In the past when I have posted any comments on the forum ...... edit .....I had a spell checker but it has gone , can any one point me in the right direction ....edit .....as spelling was my worst subject at skool. Thanks Mike Edit. There is no spellcheck facility currently available on...

Hi Wendy, Not sure about that one , but I used to go to one in Perry Barr in the late 50s and early 60s . Called Enid Goodwins, used to be on Birchfield Road and then moved to Livington Road. Had some great fun there .Any one else been to that one ? Mike

I love a good hot and spicey curry, here in Aldridge we have a good choice to eat in or takeaway . Remember Vesta curries from the 60s Yuk. Mike

Hi , My weekly email from www.petrolprices.com.tells me the cheapest in my area is 87.9 . You are correct it has gone up again over the last week or so. Mike

Hi Judy, The iced buns cakes and all sweets were made by a irish lady ,I have forgotten her name but her best one's i liked was the creme caramal they was delicious mmmm I can taste them now . Mike

P.S. to my last post. My claim to fame while was ther. I cooked a breakfast for Harry James the jazz trumpeter who was appering in Brum

HI David , thanks for that, I see pattisons is there , that was my first job in the 50s after leaving school. I started ther as a trainee chef. Mike

A good spot John , I think you are correct they are the same pub Mike :)

Hi , Just confirming with John that the Manor is in Portland St and Wainright St off Lichfield Rd at Aston Cross. Had many a pint in there as it was opposite Ansell's Brewery , used to pop in after work for a quick one. Mike

Last Christmas my wife asked for something with diamonds in it so I bought her a pack of cards . Mike