Latest
news (7 th April 2008)
Rumours - Its worth
noting when I started work at Daily Bread 20 years ago rumours
went around that we closing down soon every year of my time
at Daily Bread.
20 years later we still here.
We are here again so to hopefully to put people minds at ease
we have prepared a statement.
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'After 28 years in the Old Laundry,
our lease comes to an end in December 2009. We are viewing
the end of the lease as an opportunity to look for new premises
that serve our customers better.
We would expect to achieve the following advantages: -
- an
ever-increasing product range and more storage space for these
products, (New premises will lead to better displays in our
new shop and better ‘buying power’ i.e. bulk purchases
to offer a better price & quality to you our customers)
- the
ability to offer a better working environment for our workers
and a better shopping experience for our customers
- the
ability to offer a better service to the Community of Northampton;
to continue to build on our social objectives of concern for
people, the environment and of course providing wholesome foods
for a healthier lifestyle
We have explored the possibility of renewing the lease, but
this option is not available; therefore we are intending to
secure new premises before December 2009. We are asking for
prayers and support in finding the best place for our future.
The Members
Daily Bread Co-operative Ltd
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In a nutshell (no pun intended) the present
buildings have become unsuitable even if we could stay, so we
want something better.
The new Till system (again) while the tills
work fine the 'back office' part of the software - well, we
are far from happy with its performance. Lets say if you wish
to purchase a epos system I would not really recommend a company
called Bleep Computing, it's problems have caused a big delay
in producing a printed product list and a overdue upgrade to
our web site in particular the online store. So we are sorry
to all our customers who want a product list etc, please be
patience.
Old news
We have
had a new Till and stock control system installed. Because
of (as is always the way with computers!) had a few 'tech'
issues to overcome and training of staff on the system. So
thank you for being patience with us while we settled the system
in.
This has meant a delay in
producing the new product list which will now be out early
in the new year.
Our product list for Northampton
can be download from here...
Please be aware that many
prices have changed and also many new products have been introduced
since it was published in the summer.
New Products
We have recently added to our wheat flour
range - Marriages Flours which include wholemeal strong flour.
Decaffeinated Instant Coffee in 500g Catering
Tubs from Cafe Direct. and Cafedirect drinking chocolate.
We can also provide catering sizes of other Fairtrade tea
and coffee from Cafedirect, these are not listed in the product
list, please contact John Clarke for more details.
We have introduce an 'own branded' range
of cooking sauces such as - Cajun, Kadhi, Makhani, Samui,
Shantou and Tomca Sauces.
Equal Exchange now supply a range of Fairtrade
products including Orange Blossom Honey, Ulmo Blossom Honey
and Fairtrade Brazil Nuts and Brazil nut oil
Fairtrade and Organic Herbs from Steenbergs
- Peppercorns, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, vanilla sugar cloves
and others
Fair Trade
Northampton is now a Fair Trade Town.
We have a new online shop
for Daily Bread Northampton at www.ecofair.co.uk
We can deliver, post or
you can collect your order from our shop.
Daily Bread Northampton
now offers a local delivery service in the Northampton area
(up to 5 mile radius from Northampton town center).
We will collate your order and deliver to your door for a
charge of £5.00. We can also send goods to other areas
in the UK. Please visit the online shop www.ecofair.co.uk
for details.
Orders need to be with us
by 10.00am Thursday morning for delivery Friday.
To order or find out more
about this service please contact Stan Church or Helen Charles
on (01604) 621531 |
