Blighty's News

COMING EVENTS!!

2013-05-15T19:58:00.000-04:00

The Beatles are coming! (tribute band of course...) Yes, they're back and they're playing at Hogeys (Alder Rec Centre) Friday May 17th. Tickets are available for sale here at the shop for $10 each. Show starting at 8:00p.m.

The Blues & Jazz Festival is also coming up soon. We have sponsored them again this year, they put on such a fantastic weekend, we hope you all go and enjoy! May 30th - June 2nd.

For all the Football Fans

2013-05-15T19:49:00.000-04:00

We have some new items in store for you!! Come check them out...... we have another shipment coming in a few weeks time as well. We have sets of shots glasses, Mini bar sets and Pint glasses.

Yeung's Chinese Curry Mix

2013-05-15T15:35:00.002-04:00

Yeung's Concentrated Chinese Curry Mix is the best seller among all the Yeung's sauces available to the UK according to Yeung's.

For a great Chinese Curry, all you need is this packet and some cubed cooked chicken, chopped onion and garden peas. Serve with some rice or some home made chips and there you have it, a really nice Chinese curry!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

2013-05-08T20:08:00.000-04:00

A special day is coming up to remember Mum. Our Mum's are always working so hard, they've always been there when we need them, always caring, loving, worrying and thinking of everyone else before themselves. It's a day for her to relax and do what she wants to do, a day that they should feel appreciated. We have some great little things for you to pick up for your Mum, whether it be her favourite chocolate bar, bags of crisps, a necklace, earrings or even just a card. We've got something that she will enjoy. Pop in and see us!

We'd like to wish our Mum and all Mum's out there and wonderful Mother's Day!!

Thanks Mum for everything you do!
XO

GARNERS PICKLED ONIONS

2013-05-08T19:55:00.001-04:00

One thing that we're really enjoying are the stories that our customers tell us of certain items they love to come in and buy every week that has some sort of memory attached to them.

These pickled onions take me back to my Grandad's pickled onion that he used to make when I was a kid in Bishop's Stortford. We used to go visit my Nan and Grandad and the first place I'd go is into their cupboard looking for this massive jar of homemade pickled onions that I loved so much. These have that same flavour! They're definitely worth a try.

Auntys Steamed Puddings

2013-05-08T19:46:00.000-04:00

We introduced these into the shop about 3 weeks ago and have been doing very well. In fact, some customers say they prefer these over the Heinz Puddings because they're more suitable for a single serving size and so convenient to be able to just microwave them for a quick and easy solution for a yummy dessert! The flavours available are:

Gingery Syrup
Spotted Dick
Sticky Toffee
Strawberry
Golden Syrup

TOTALLY BRITISH MAGAZINE....

2013-04-24T19:32:00.000-04:00

The Totally British Magazine's May Edition has just arrived at Blighty's as well. $4.99 plus tax and it's a great read.

MOTHER'S DAY IS COMING.......

2013-04-24T19:26:00.000-04:00

And, we've just stocked our celtic jewellry cabinet with some lovely earrings, bracelets, necklaces and sets which will make the perfect gift for Mother's day!

CRISPS ARE FINALLY HERE!!

2013-04-24T19:15:00.001-04:00

Yes, thought that should be the first thing we tell you.

Bakery Day!!

2013-04-16T21:31:00.000-04:00

Don't forget we have fresh baked goods arriving weekly!! Everything from Meat Pies, Pork Pies, Sausage Rolls, Eccles Cakes, Bread, Empire Biscuits, Cream Cakes, Cherry Bakewells, Squares, Tarts & more!! They'll be in and ready for you by Friday but by Monday morning, they'll be gone so don't wait!!

We always have Meat Pies, Pork Pies, Sausage Rolls etc...in the freezer but if you want them fresh come in Friday, Saturday and Sunday's! See you soon!

Lots Happening at Blightys These days!!

2013-04-16T21:21:00.000-04:00

If you've been in to see us lately, you've probably noticed that we do have quite a few new products in store....changing things up a little bit, adding extensions of lines we were already carrying and adding some brand new flavours to the mix at the same time.

We've also been doing some spring cleaning and rearranging of things to freshen the look and feel of the shop up and there's more to come, along with a lot more new products that have been ordered to introduce to the shop. We're also going to be doing some work on the website, giving it a face lift so to speak and adding more products on there that we carry in the shop but aren't yet on the site for those of you who live too far away to come in and like to shop on-line.

That's all we're going to say about it for now otherwise it won't be a surprise!!

Sampling New Things!

2013-04-16T21:02:00.000-04:00

Sometimes it's nice to be able to sample new foods before you buy them to make sure that they're something that you're going to enjoy. This last week or so we've been sampling the Rochester Beverages in the shop and they've gone over really well as well as the Marmite Rice Cakes.

This week we'll be sampling the New Heinz Five Beanz so bring in your curious taste buds all you beanz lovers and see what you think!

Marks and Spencer Soups!!

2013-04-16T20:51:00.001-04:00

Nothing like a nice hot bowl of soup on a cool spring day!! Marks and Spencer soups are in. We have Carrot & Coriander, Country Vegetable and Tomato & Basil. We have other varieties of Heinz and Baxter soups in stock as well.

Thinking About Doing Some Baking?

2013-04-16T20:44:00.000-04:00

We have McDougall's Plain Flour in stock!! Pop in and pick some up and make a batch of your favourite pastry/cake!!

2013-04-09T19:42:00.001-04:00

NEW TO BLIGHTYS - HEINZ SNAP POT BEANS Convenient, perfect size for beans on toast. Throw it in your lunch bag to take to work and microwave them, no muss no fuss! In store now!!

2013-04-09T19:39:00.002-04:00

NEWS ON THE CRISPS Well the crisps are going to be a few days late. Since Easter they've run into some bad weather, therefore it has slowed the journey down and we won't be seeing them until next week. In saying that, I'm not sure if you've heard but Walkers has decided to change their recipe of the Smokey Bacon and Roast Chicken to making them with "Real" meat. It's great that they're wanting to improve the taste and use more natural flavours opposed to the simulated flavours however, it has caused a bit of a problem now to bring them into the country so, we will not be getting those 2 flavours on this next shipment until Walkers provides the CFIA with the percentage of meat that they use in the new recipe to meet the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's requirements. We will keep you informed as we are. In the meantime, we have ordered a shipment of Tayto Crisps (Irish crisps) and so we will be getting Smokey Bacon and Roast Chicken Tayto's sometime mid-May. They are a good crisp, the potato is sliced a little thinner than Walkers but still a good tasting crisp.

2013-04-09T19:34:00.002-04:00

BAKED GOODS ARRIVING THURSDAY!! We have fresh Meat Pies, Bread, Eccles Cakes, Sausage Rolls, Pork Pies, Apple Turnovers, Fern Tarts just to name a few so pop in while they're fresh and before they're all sold!!

Easter Extras!!!

2013-04-02T23:07:00.000-04:00

We have some Easter Leftovers for sale so please come in and have a look at our specials. We have Thornton's, Quality Street and Galaxy Indulgence left at great prices!

Rochester Beverages - NEW TO BLIGHTY'S!!

2013-04-02T22:59:00.000-04:00

Rochester Beverages are a Non-Alcoholic refreshing drink for winter or summer. There's 3 types that Blighty's currently has in stock, the Organic Root Ginger that can be served chilled or hot. The Organic Mulled Berry and the Bloody Mary Mix. We will be sampling the Organic Root Ginger on the weekend if you'd like to pop in and give it a try!!

ROCHESTER ROOT GINGER is the Holy Grail of Ginger drinks. Serve chilled straight from the fridge to refresh and revive. This potent and invigorating drink packs a real kick, so all of you Gingerholics out there – Your Prayers are well and truly answered ! When the Sun shines serve chilled, when the cold winds blow, serve piping hot as a Tea or a Toddy.

MULLED BERRY PUNCH is made from organic Elderberry, Nutmeg, Clove and Orange. Serve it hot by the glass either by pan or microwave. If you wish to add a tot of your favourite tipple to it then that's ok. Either a teaspoon of Brandy or Dark Rum will do!!

Exciting Times at Blighty's!!

2013-04-02T22:35:00.000-04:00

Well, I'm sure you all read the news last week, so we'd just like to say Hello! Blightys has been a part of our family since the day they opened as I'm sure it has been for a lot of you as well. Sometimes there's nothing more comforting then being taken back to our memories of where we came from although we live in this great country of Canada.

John became a good friend of the family and so we all agreed that it would be an exciting opportunity to continue the business that John created with some new ideas along the way. We've worked for John for about 4 years part time. Myself only at Christmas time and times when John needed extra help when he had the Elora store but, Pat has worked there consistently over the last 4 years and you'll be seeing a lot more of her!!

We welcome your suggestions for any new products you might like to see in the store. We all have ideas of what we'd like to see and how we'd like to change a few things but we'd love to hear from you also.

We are all very excited about our new endeavor and we're looking forward to meeting you all soon!

We'd like to wish John and his family all the best! I think we speak for everyone when we say thank you for bringing us a bit of "Home" and we feel proud to have the opportunity to carry it on. Cheers!!

Important Announcement re Blighty's Tuck Store

2013-03-28T00:01:00.000-04:00

A Personal Message from Blighty's founder, John Corby

It was eight years ago when I conceived the idea of opening a British store in the Town of Orangeville. It was a bold idea and worked out surprisingly well. I purchased a small commercial condominium unit at the end of a ginnel behind Broadway and, after a couple of months of frantic preparation, we opened the doors to a waiting crowd at 10:00am on the 4th July 2005. We have always appreciated the worldwide celebration of the event that takes place every year.

Within 18 months the premises I had bought proved too small and too secluded. We found a new location right in the heart of Orangeville's traditional main shopping district. Our neighbours are the big box stores like Staples, Leons, Canadian Tire and Future Shop.

After a couple of more years, with business running at a steady pace, Blighty's opened a second store in Elora. The end of the economic downturn was in sight and we hoped to parlay the success of our first store into a chain of stores around southern Ontario. Alas, it was not to be. The end of the economic downturn remains elusive and the Elora store closed 18 months later. Now we are looking into the future and making fresh plans for Blighty's Tuck Store that we hope will bring refreshing changes and a bright new outlook.

Blighty's Tuck Store will be closed on Good Friday. We will re-open for last minute Easter shoppers on Saturday 30th March. The store will then be closed on Sunday 31st March and Monday 1st April. Blighty's will re-open on Tuesday 2nd April under new ownership.

I have decided to move on to new challenges in life. I am going to take a break for a few weeks before deciding what to do next. My blogs will continue but with a new home and new names. If you are a Coronation Street fan you can continue to read what has become a very successful Corrie Fan newsletter at: www.roversreport.com.

If you share my enjoyment of poking innocent fun at politicians and other sinners back across the big wide wet patch called the Atlantic, please check out "The Fameless Scribe" at www.thefamelessscribe.com".

Here at Blighty's Tuck Store everything will continue as normal. You will recognize a familiar face behind the counter and I hope you will continue to support the store as you have in the past.

I have met a lot of very fine people during my eight years at Blighty's and I want to thank you for all the many happy memories. All my best wishes go to you and your families for a happy and prosperous future.

John.

Come Gather Round People Wherever You Roam ...

2013-03-20T15:53:00.000-04:00

It was eight years ago when I, John, conceived the idea of opening a British store in the Town of Orangeville. It was a bold idea and worked out surprisingly well. I purchased a small commercial condominium unit at the end of a ginnel behind Broadway and, after a couple of months of frantic preparation, we opened the doors to a waiting crowd at 10:00am on the 4th July 2005. We have always appreciated the worldwide celebration of the event that takes place every year.

Easter Eggs Are Running Out - So Should You

2013-03-20T15:23:00.000-04:00

Relax, Easter is still over a week away. Plenty of time to buy your Easter Eggs - NOT!!!

Sailing O'er the Briny
Ok, some folk still haven't read the friendly warnings. All our imported Great British Easter Eggs are shipped over by special order - once and once only.

We can't just pop down to the cash'n'carry to pick up some more when we run low. The cupboard is bare at the cash'n'carry; the ships have sailed back to old England and they aren't coming back until well after Easter is a sugary memory and we have all donned jogging shoes to shed a few choccy pounds.

Panic!!
Some choices are running out already and the last-minute panic shoppers are still at home watching telly. Oh boy, are they in for a rude awakening. Incredulous looks of amazement and bitter disappointment: "how come you have no Easter Eggs left; my kids are going to be so disappointed". We hear it every year. Don't be one of them; if you don't have your eggs yet it's not too late today - tomorrow may be a different story; next week? Fuhgeddaboutit.

Get the Lyons Share of the Jaffa Cakes

2013-03-20T15:08:00.000-04:00

Guilty as Charged
Soft but firm spongey base, a mouth-watering layer of intense orange jelly, topped with a velvety-smooth covering of rich, dark chocolate. I don't know about you but I can't eat Jaffa Cakes without feeling very guilty that I just haven't earned this much pleasure. But, hey, maybe you don't need to harbour the same guilty feelings - or maybe you really have earned this much reward.

Take Two and Call Me in the Morning
Take two Jaffa Cakes out of the pack and lock the remainder in a safe with a timelock. You will definitely want a second one after the first but any more than that will put your immortal soul in jeopardy.

Very, Very Expensive ... Or ...
Sounds like this much ecstasy should be very expensive doesn't it? Don't worry, you can take home a pack of a dozen of these devilish little temptations for just $2.99 (NB: price doubles at checkout if you mis-pronounce the name as "java" cakes).

Crazy Craving Cadbury Flake Special

2013-03-20T15:03:00.001-04:00

The Science is Settled
Everybody loves Cadbury flake bars. Luvverly flakey real Cadbury chocolate that kisses your taste buds in a way that other chocolate bars cannot.

No really, our science expert, John E. B. Goode, reports that the chocolatey ripples in a flake bar make contact with more taste sensors on your tongue than other types of chocolate, giving you a more intense flavour sensation.

Beat Brits Bumper Bag Bonanza
We received a shipment of special export flake bars from the UK this week. The special export flake bars are a little smaller than regular bars (only native Brits can handle the pleasure from a full-size bar, it seems). No problem, eat two of them! Find packs of four of these irresistible pleasure sticks in our "bumper bag" aisle along with lots of other sweet treats to drive you sugar crazy this Easter.