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Sophie Brownson

The northern delicacy being turned into a pie as Dicksons celebrates 70th anniversary

A South Shields family business is celebrating its 70th anniversary by cooking up a special pie inspired by a northern delicacy.

Dicksons, the chain famed for its saveloy dips, is celebrating its milestone birthday on June 18. Founded in 1953 by Michael Irwin and his wife Helen Dickson, the firm now has more than 30 stores across Tyne and Wear.

Today is led by the couple's son Michael Dickson who wanted to add a touch of flavour to the anniversary celebrations by creating a limited-edition pie.

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Now customers can get their hands on ham and pease pudding pies that pay homage to the condiment which is said to have links with the North East since the 14th century. Weighing 400g, the pies are said to be ideal for sharing and cost £3.50.

Elena Dickson, who is granddaughter of the founders, said: “Pease pudding is such an iconic dish which has been enjoyed by the people of the North East for hundreds of years. With this being such a special year for us we knew we wanted to launch a new product that would also tie in with our past.

“We felt a pie, containing pease pudding and chunks of ham, would be a twist on the already classic combination, and be perfect to mark our 70th birthday.”

Production trials on the short-crust pie were carried out earlier this year at a selection of the company’s 30 stores across Tyne and Wear. The new celebratory flavour was also turned into a puff pastry slice.

Elena said: “Some lucky customers have already tried and tasted our anniversary pie and, with the feedback we received, we knew we were onto a winner. It’s not every day you get to celebrate 70 years in business with such a tasty treat.”

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