The root has been used for many purposes; as a thirst quencher (very useful for armies on the march), to heal wounds and skin diseases, to cure loss of hair and ulcers, as an aphrodisiac and almost always to ease sore throats and coughs (when prepared in a liquid form).

Here at Mr Simms in Horsham we have over 40 types of liquorice to choose from from the more traditional Pontefract cakes & Liquorice wheels to salt / double salted / triple salted liquorice, We have honey liquorice, so why not come and see us and find the one that you like.

Why not let us know on our facebook page – Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe Horsham or onTwitter @mrsimmshorsham.

We are only half way through so have fun and hopefully will see you sometime over the week

Did you know that we have 152 varieties of Pic & Mix – wow that’s even more than Woolies used to have! At 99p per 100g’s its a real bargain and you should be able to find your favourite in there somewhere!

We also have 365 jars of sweets – one for each day of the year and again the prices start at just 99p per 100g’s

Come on in and find all your old favorites. If you can’t see them just ask and we can see if we can get them in for you

Valentines is over for another year, I hope all your loved ones loved their presents from Mr Simms?

Spring is now in the air come and have a look at our Retro window it looks great.

Next big event is Mother’s Day, you had better start think what you are going to get.

Have a great day

Do you know the origins of Valentines Day? Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly shortened to Valentine’s Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions.  The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius 1 in 500 AD. It was deleted from the Roman calendar of saints in 1969 byPope Paul VI, but its religious observance is still permitted. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards.

Remeber if you do not see anything you like you can always get a hamper made up and you can choose what goes in it, or you can ask us to make one up if that is easier for you.

 All of us here at Mr Simms Horsham would like to wish you a very Happy, Healthy and prosperous New Year. We would like to thank you very much for your custom and support in this our first year and look forward to serving you all in 2011.

Exclusive to us, the fantastic ‘Tin of Sin!’ Whether you buy it empty and fill it with your choice, or buy one already filled, it’s the new sensation. They make fabulous gifts and would be perfect for the office or school. Pop all of those sinful sweets into your own Tin of Sin. Nigella has nothing on us….