80s – Page 9 – retrohen

Kia-Ora: I’ll gladly be your dog

Posted on 25/01/202021/01/2021

DURING the yester-years, Tree Top orange squash and the original, syrupy Ribena were common finds in the household fridge. With help of a fun, catchy, orangey television advert, Kia-Ora also found a space in the fridge. The orange drink was too orangey for all the other animals, but it was good enough for his dog. […]

Cadbury’s Flake: not so elegant

Posted on 18/01/202019/09/2022

Coronation Street: the battle of the ladies

Posted on 11/01/202016/01/2021

Road safety: essential updates to reduce harm

Posted on 04/01/202003/03/2024

Holiday brochures and a fitness plan for the new year

Posted on 27/12/201923/12/2022

The Yellow Pages: the frustrating search for the book, Fly Fishing

Posted on 22/12/201904/06/2020

THE YELLOW PAGES WAS ONCE the first stop for finding a plumber. We’d flick through the pages to find an insurance broker. J.R. Hartley managed to find a copy of his book, Fly Fishing, by flicking through the Yellow Pages. The chunky yellow book was packed with loads of contacts providing services. Back in the […]