A TRADITIONAL sweet shop in the heart of Coleford is celebrating a milestone after completing its first year in business.

Forest Sweets and Treats, based on St John’s Street, has marked its one-year anniversary by thanking customers near and far for their support.

In a message posted online, the team said: “We are celebrating our 1st year at Forest Sweets and Treats and would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you that have visited us week in, week out – those who are still discovering us, the people that travel miles to visit us.”

Since opening, the shop has welcomed customers from as far away as Tasmania and Canada, while also receiving strong backing from local residents and neighbouring businesses.