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The Alpine Soft Drinks man used to come round in a sort of converted milk float every week (Wednesday or Thursday), and sell these street by street back in the mid seventies. Alpine Soft Drinks were closer to Corona than Cresta, but they came in the most vivid colours and left you hyper all evening. Alpine Soft Drinks came in the usual flavours - Orangeade, Limeade, Lemonade, Cola, Cherryade and of course Dandelion and Burdock. As someone who worked for them for a short time I can remember one of the top sellers was American Cream Soda. 

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  • Anonymous user
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    I recall a brown fizzy drink possibly apple ,thought it was the Corona brand as in a big glass bottle with screw cap .Colour of today's apple tango .Can anyone remember the name of it?
    • Anonymous user
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      Yes it was in brew
  • Anonymous user
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    My grandad and his brother owned Alpine pop.... Pineapple crush was the best thing to be produced
    • Anonymous user
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      I remember my sister up in Scotland getting pineapple Cush from the Alpine man who also lived in Elderslie.
    • Anonymous user
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      Yes I Agree, I loved Alpines pineapple crush! Also the dandelion & Burdock, Appleade & limeade was Very Good! Must of liked the strawberryade too! Wish Alpine were still going! Aw! Good 70's childhood memories of the Alpine truck deliveries! Sadly some takeovers aren't successful or they loose the products or change them & they are not the same or as good! Alpine pop was my favourite in the 70's! That and Top Deck of course!
  • Anonymous user
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    I worked at the Luton depot in cosgrove way in 1981 as a van lad my first job and I loved it
  • Anonymous user
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    Good morning, i am looking for David Birt he was saleman/ driver many years ago, he lived in co Durham not sure what depo he worked at, any info would be appreciated , thanks .
  • Anonymous user
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    Hi i use to work at the chelmesley wood birmingham depot driving one of the bedford lorries doing the home deliveries the old girl fully loaded did 40m.p.h. and 42 on the return my runs were brum to coventry and/or rugby did the job for 3 months from april to july 79 regards steve
  • Anonymous user
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    We have been going through some of my Dad's stuff (Alun Jenkins) who worked at Hall Green, Polesworth, Cannock, and Cardiff. We have some old annual reports and accounts if any-one is interested?
    • Anonymous user
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      hi Clare, think he was in Cardiff when I was there in the 70s, wouldnt mind seeing what you got, regards Gaz
      • Anonymous user
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        Hi Gaz, Dad was in Cardiff from 1975 to about 1979, I can post what I've got to you if you are interested, regards Clare
        • Anonymous user
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          hi Clare I was there then, it was Alun that gave me the job also they offered me his job after he went, plz post what you got thanks
          • Anonymous user
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            if you can let me have your address I can send to you Clare
            • Anonymous user
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              message me alpinepopmanatgmail.com
    • Blucas7
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      Hi Claire, my name is Brian Lucas, I worked with your dad Alum in Cardiff , we often met at your house with my family, Susan, Amanda and Martin, we also spent time on the beach at sandersfoot in the hot summer of 76, hope all is well with you.
    • Blucas7
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      Hi Again Claire, I made a couple of mistakes, Alun not Alum, Saundersfoot not sanddersfoot, sorry about that, we also used to go to Ogmore By Sea.
      • Anonymous user
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        Hi Brian, its good to hear from you, and I hope you and the family are well, I remember the days out and visiting you at your shop!?! when Martin had a cb radio?? or maybe it's my memory playing tricks on me. Hope you have a good Christmas and Mum sends her love
    • Anonymous user
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      Hi Clare, I remember you and your sister, when we were about 6-8 years old, your dad and mine (Les Burton) must have spent lots of time working together. We spent time with Brian Lucas and his family too. I will let my dad know about this forum he will be chuffed to read all of the comments. Regards, Adrian Burton.
  • Anonymous user
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    Just remembered the alpine jacket you got with the stripe around the arm and the big leather money bag Ah the memories priceless
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    Hi I am searching for somebody who worked in the Birtley Area but served from Sunderland depot. He was from Sunderland. He went by the name of Rob or Bob occasionally Robert. He could be in his early 50s now. He worked in the late 90s I'm not sure if it was earlier then that. He could be my dad and I am on a mission to find him. If you know anything please get in contact with me.
  • Anonymous user
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    I worked at alpine Bradford in the 80s from 14 years old loved it hard graft the chinking of the bottles was a sound everybody new was a van lad and a driver ,double up at Xmas was a killer but I'd do it all again made many great mates Andy shields
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    My 1st job after leaving school was at the Cardiff depot in 82. Many fond memories of the days and friends at the time. Passed my test through the job as 10 lessons and 1 test was paid for. The depot building has just been recently demolished. Would be great if anyone from that time era commented.

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