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Post by dxterrier on May 26, 2022 20:33:49 GMT 1
For those watching at home, I have an offer for you NOTE TO ADMIN: Sorry if not allowed As some may know I am part of a butchers shop in scholes, Cleck, and to be honest the cost of living isn't doing us any favours, which is the main reason I won't be at the game. The supermarkets flooding cheap foreign(substandard) meat on the market is killing small independants like us. So for all those not going on sunday how's about having a bbq?? I will offer free delivery on any of our bbq hampers to anyone in the kirklees, calderdale or bradford, even leeds areas see them here or DM me for a list Once again sorry if I have broken any rules |
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Post by Chips Longhorn on May 26, 2022 20:36:44 GMT 1
Risk it for a brisket town fans
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Post by runner76 on May 26, 2022 20:45:14 GMT 1
Hope Town bring the bacon home
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Post by Galpharmer on May 26, 2022 20:50:39 GMT 1
Patrick Berger.
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Post by cyberman on May 26, 2022 20:50:47 GMT 1
That looks reet tasty - now if 1 in 100 DATM posters paid a visit and bought one or two items from this shop it would help keep yhem afloat. Working in Bradford - come down the M606 - Might have to pop to Sholes and partake of these meaty pleasures.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2022 21:00:01 GMT 1
It's a big game - there's a lot at steak.
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Post by dxterrier on May 26, 2022 21:03:14 GMT 1
That looks reet tasty - now if 1 in 100 DATM posters paid a visit and bought one or two items from this shop it would help keep yhem afloat. Working in Bradford - come down the M606 - Might have to pop to Sholes and partake of these meaty pleasures. Thats the spirit and yes the margins are pretty much that fine, if you do decide to come please send me a DM as will need to get it ready as we do bbq packs to order so they are fresh and freezable when you pick up |
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Post by est1908 on May 26, 2022 21:07:54 GMT 1
Patrick Berger. Paulo Wanchope. Andy Cole.....  |
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Post by Chips Longhorn on May 26, 2022 21:08:08 GMT 1
It's a big game - there's a lot at steak. Hogg will be the winner |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2022 21:09:07 GMT 1
The supermarkets flooding cheap foreign(substandard) meat on the market is killing small independants like us. Question for you - and this is reason to support establishments such as yourselves (lovely gesture, by the way - I don't live in the area, but I wish you luck). Chicken breasts that seem to almost tear apart really easily - is that because the birds have been injected with so much growth hormones, that their muscles don't develop properly? Noticing it more and more recently, and not just with the bottom-of-the-range stuff. |
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Post by dxterrier on May 26, 2022 21:11:21 GMT 1
The supermarkets flooding cheap foreign(substandard) meat on the market is killing small independants like us. Question for you - and this is reason to support establishments such as yourselves (lovely gesture, by the way - I don't live in the area, but I wish you luck). Chicken breasts that seem to almost tear apart really easily - is that because the birds have been injected with so much growth hormones, that their muscles don't develop properly? Noticing it more and more recently, and not just with the bottom-of-the-range stuff. In some cases yes, can also be when water is added prior to packaging(mostly the cheaper stuff) |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2022 21:20:35 GMT 1
Question for you - and this is reason to support establishments such as yourselves (lovely gesture, by the way - I don't live in the area, but I wish you luck). Chicken breasts that seem to almost tear apart really easily - is that because the birds have been injected with so much growth hormones, that their muscles don't develop properly? Noticing it more and more recently, and not just with the bottom-of-the-range stuff. In some cases yes, can also be when water is added prior to packaging(mostly the cheaper stuff) Makes sense, thanks. One of my two local butchers didn't survive the pandemic, the other has gone even more upmarket than it already was - as in, mid/high end restaurant-grade meat, but at retail prices. I don't envy either business. Always good to support your local butchers/fishmongers/veg markets. |
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Post by dxterrier on May 26, 2022 21:28:34 GMT 1
In some cases yes, can also be when water is added prior to packaging(mostly the cheaper stuff) Makes sense, thanks. One of my two local butchers didn't survive the pandemic, the other has gone even more upmarket than it already was - as in, mid/high end restaurant-grade meat, but at retail prices. I don't envy either business. Always good to support your local butchers/fishmongers/veg markets. As a small business we appreciate every bit of support, we got through the pandemic, but this is something else entirely, I have been stopped from paid advertising and sales posts on facebook as PETA are shareholders and facebook thinks meat is offensive, so I just can't reach the wider audience like I could |
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Post by Clark W Griswald (CAS) on May 26, 2022 21:34:54 GMT 1
I'll be at the game but will certainly call in the next time I have a BBQ. Good luck UTT
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Post by dxterrier on May 26, 2022 21:40:49 GMT 1
I'll be at the game but will certainly call in the next time I have a BBQ. Good luck UTT Thankyou, would definitely be worth making a note of our page from the OP and pre ordering as we are only carryinging the bare minimum of stock as too much was getting wasted |
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Post by shedds on May 26, 2022 21:41:01 GMT 1
will definately call in and have a look sometime when im over at gf in bradford as she only bout 10 min drive away
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2022 22:20:00 GMT 1
Great idea. I can’t take advantage as I live too far away but i May get some ribs for Sunday and cook them on the smoker.
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Post by Tinpot on May 26, 2022 22:41:03 GMT 1
Makes sense, thanks. One of my two local butchers didn't survive the pandemic, the other has gone even more upmarket than it already was - as in, mid/high end restaurant-grade meat, but at retail prices. I don't envy either business. Always good to support your local butchers/fishmongers/veg markets. As a small business we appreciate every bit of support, we got through the pandemic, but this is something else entirely, I have been stopped from paid advertising and sales posts on facebook as PETA are shareholders and facebook thinks meat is offensive, so I just can't reach the wider audience like I could There are a number of companies selling meat that I've discovered via Facebook. Pipers, Wild & Game, Ethical Butcher, Farmison, Field and Flower amongst others. Not sure how they do it but it might be worth looking at what they do, because they are frequently on my feed. |
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Post by Chips Longhorn on May 26, 2022 22:42:32 GMT 1
As a small business we appreciate every bit of support, we got through the pandemic, but this is something else entirely, I have been stopped from paid advertising and sales posts on facebook as PETA are shareholders and facebook thinks meat is offensive, so I just can't reach the wider audience like I could There are a number of companies selling meat that I've discovered via Facebook. Pipers, Wild & Game, Ethical Butcher, Farmison, Field and Flower amongst others. Not sure how they do it but it might be worth looking at what they do, because they are frequently on my feed. So you've come on his thread and advertised his competition ! |
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Post by dxterrier on May 26, 2022 22:55:36 GMT 1
As a small business we appreciate every bit of support, we got through the pandemic, but this is something else entirely, I have been stopped from paid advertising and sales posts on facebook as PETA are shareholders and facebook thinks meat is offensive, so I just can't reach the wider audience like I could There are a number of companies selling meat that I've discovered via Facebook. Pipers, Wild & Game, Ethical Butcher, Farmison, Field and Flower amongst others. Not sure how they do it but it might be worth looking at what they do, because they are frequently on my feed. I would assume they are paying decent money, as a small shop we were more dependant on free advertising like buy/sell groupd and marketplace, with a small amount spent on post boosting. My ad account was disabled, facebook shop deleted and was banned for 30 days for violating their commerce policies and attempting to sell offensive items, I have asked for a reference number needed to appeal to the oversights board but they have refused to provide one. I know bigger companies with large budgets are still able to advertise, money talks |
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Post by Tinpot on May 26, 2022 23:22:55 GMT 1
There are a number of companies selling meat that I've discovered via Facebook. Pipers, Wild & Game, Ethical Butcher, Farmison, Field and Flower amongst others. Not sure how they do it but it might be worth looking at what they do, because they are frequently on my feed. So you've come on his thread and advertised his competition ! As strong as his competition may be, they're (probably) not Town fans.  I've never used this particular butcher (never lived anywhere near Scholes even when I still lived in W Yorks) but given the quality you can get from so many good small independents it seems bizarre to me that people still get so much of their meat from supermarkets. There are a few decent suppliers that send their products to the supermarket bit the majority of the "fayre" on sale depresses me. Independent food suppliers are hugely underappreciated in this country. |
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Post by Tinpot on May 26, 2022 23:32:36 GMT 1
There are a number of companies selling meat that I've discovered via Facebook. Pipers, Wild & Game, Ethical Butcher, Farmison, Field and Flower amongst others. Not sure how they do it but it might be worth looking at what they do, because they are frequently on my feed. I would assume they are paying decent money, as a small shop we were more dependant on free advertising like buy/sell groupd and marketplace, with a small amount spent on post boosting. My ad account was disabled, facebook shop deleted and was banned for 30 days for violating their commerce policies and attempting to sell offensive items, I have asked for a reference number needed to appeal to the oversights board but they have refused to provide one. I know bigger companies with large budgets are still able to advertise, money talks I sympathise. Having spent time in "Facebook Jail" for mentioning a certain type of meatballs popular in the West Midlands, then being told that actual death threats aren't against community guidelines I can accept the frustration that Facebook can give even to someone whose livelihood is unaffected. |
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Post by Tinpot on May 26, 2022 23:39:14 GMT 1
Patrick Berger. Paulo Wanchope. Andy Cole..... And his brother, Char. |
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Post by dxterrier on May 27, 2022 0:13:55 GMT 1
So you've come on his thread and advertised his competition ! As strong as his competition may be, they're (probably) not Town fans. I've never used this particular butcher (never lived anywhere near Scholes even when I still lived in W Yorks) but given the quality you can get from so many good small independents it seems bizarre to me that people still get so much of their meat from supermarkets. There are a few decent suppliers that send their products to the supermarket bit the majority of the "fayre" on sale depresses me. Independent food suppliers are hugely underappreciated in this country. Unfortunately the supermarkets have the power, mostly todays generation find shopping at 2 or 3 specialist shops too much effort, when its much easier just to fill a trolley full of cheap lower quality goods, a lot of people are also of the mindset that us smaller shops are ripping them off, yet first to moan when all of us smaller shops disappear, truth is unless we start to turn around quickly i doubt we will still be here in 6 months and 3 years of work and sacrifices will count for nothing. To be honest, as much as it breaks my heart, im exhausted with it all and a growing part of me is ready to chuck the towel in, I put in a 16 hour day most days, and last week I earned less than £100. This thing with facebook banning meat because of vegan shareholders has really got me down, plus i must get at least 5 messages or calls from vegans a week, with abuse, threats ect |
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Post by isleofmanterrier on May 27, 2022 0:48:44 GMT 1
As strong as his competition may be, they're (probably) not Town fans. I've never used this particular butcher (never lived anywhere near Scholes even when I still lived in W Yorks) but given the quality you can get from so many good small independents it seems bizarre to me that people still get so much of their meat from supermarkets. There are a few decent suppliers that send their products to the supermarket bit the majority of the "fayre" on sale depresses me. Independent food suppliers are hugely underappreciated in this country. Unfortunately the supermarkets have the power, mostly todays generation find shopping at 2 or 3 specialist shops too much effort, when its much easier just to fill a trolley full of cheap lower quality goods, a lot of people are also of the mindset that us smaller shops are ripping them off, yet first to moan when all of us smaller shops disappear, truth is unless we start to turn around quickly i doubt we will still be here in 6 months and 3 years of work and sacrifices will count for nothing. To be honest, as much as it breaks my heart, im exhausted with it all and a growing part of me is ready to chuck the towel in, I put in a 16 hour day most days, and last week I earned less than £100. This thing with facebook banning meat because of vegan shareholders has really got me down, plus i must get at least 5 messages or calls from vegans a week, with abuse, threats ect Hang in there mate. As a chef good quality meat is hard to come by. Have you tried going round local pubs/restaurants and seeing if you can become their meat supplier? Even if you only managed a couple of places it would give you a much larger turnover. |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on May 27, 2022 0:51:19 GMT 1
Wish you all the best DX. Hope you come through it.
I’m not on fb, but sounds like a typical corporate. They have all the mechanics in place to suppress and threaten the little guys, but probably allow some shocking content on their site that they’ll claim is hard to police.
What a shit sandwich life continues to be…
Good luck 🤞
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Post by dxterrier on May 27, 2022 1:04:13 GMT 1
Unfortunately the supermarkets have the power, mostly todays generation find shopping at 2 or 3 specialist shops too much effort, when its much easier just to fill a trolley full of cheap lower quality goods, a lot of people are also of the mindset that us smaller shops are ripping them off, yet first to moan when all of us smaller shops disappear, truth is unless we start to turn around quickly i doubt we will still be here in 6 months and 3 years of work and sacrifices will count for nothing. To be honest, as much as it breaks my heart, im exhausted with it all and a growing part of me is ready to chuck the towel in, I put in a 16 hour day most days, and last week I earned less than £100. This thing with facebook banning meat because of vegan shareholders has really got me down, plus i must get at least 5 messages or calls from vegans a week, with abuse, threats ect Hang in there mate. As a chef good quality meat is hard to come by. Have you tried going round local pubs/restaurants and seeing if you can become their meat supplier? Even if you only managed a couple of places it would give you a much larger turnover. Same problem really, the bigger boys give them 30 days credit, plus any we try won't pay even catering rates |
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Post by dxterrier on May 27, 2022 1:04:45 GMT 1
Wish you all the best DX. Hope you come through it. I’m not on fb, but sounds like a typical corporate. They have all the mechanics in place to suppress and threaten the little guys, but probably allow some shocking content on their site that they’ll claim is hard to police. What a shit sandwich life continues to be… Good luck 🤞 Thanks mate |
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Post by Tinpot on Aug 4, 2022 17:30:11 GMT 1
Hopefully business has picked up a bit for dxterrierJust a suggestion, but I was wondering if there was the appetite for a separate sub board for businesses owned by town fans to advertise. Each business has a separate thread to let people know (e.g.) their latest offers, or events etc. Also would work as a directory for people who need a plumber, an electrician, a butcher, a baker or a candlestick maker to go to support a fellow town fan's business. |
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Post by allan 1958 (OAF-WROY)(SSLFF) on Aug 4, 2022 18:08:24 GMT 1
Patrick Berger. Paulo Wanchope. Mo Salsa? Morgan Gibbs-White pudding |
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