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Post by badpuss2 on Jan 24, 2019 7:12:24 GMT
Dyson is transferring more of his business to Singapore to cut tax and because Singapore has just signed a trade agreement to sell into the EU. He was a major supporter of Brexit. Many people are now boycotting his products and buying products made in England. Henrys are made in Britain and they not break down as often as Dyson's which are over-engineered.
This Christmas we bought local instead of through the big multinationals. Buying local stimulates the local economy and creates jobs. We bought potted plants in pretty vases, chocolates, and ornaments made in the UK. I have found on-line shops selling organic cosmetics made in Britain.
I used to teach economics and we import far too many products for a healthy economy. Buying local will redress the balance a little.
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Post by jax2 on Jan 24, 2019 10:32:54 GMT
It's not always easy to buy local - at a Christmas fair we bought a Christmas pudding which was being sold by a 'local' company, it was only when we read the small print on the label as we went to cook it that it became apparent it was made in Australia ...... now you could argue that we were still supporting a local small business by purchasing it, but we felt a bit duped.
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Post by badpuss2 on Jan 24, 2019 11:50:55 GMT
Hi Jax, that happened to me. I spend a lot of time looking at labels now. I don't buy local if the product is inferior or outrageously expensive. I think some companies are exploiting the 'Buy British' label at the moment because of Brexit.
the environmental argument is relevant here. Think of the air miles used to get a pudding from Aus. I try to buy food from WI markets as their motto is 'five miles not five air-miles'
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Post by Lancashire Lass on Jan 24, 2019 14:17:27 GMT
Must say the I felt very disappointed hearing about Dyson. I’ve been a Dyson fan for as long as I can remember but it has made me think that the next time we need to replace, I will consider other brands.
I was in Chester yesterday. It is such a beautiful city but my goodness how it has changed! Empty shops and all the high end shops have closed. In M&S, another shopper commented on how quiet it was. Our local M&S is one that will be closing. Use it or lose it they say.
I bought a milk pan from a very old business in my local town because I always try to support them. It was reduced from £40 to £32. When I got home I googled to see if that was a good deal. I could have bought from Amazon for £22. I can understand why people will buy off the internet but the end result will be dead, deserted town centres.
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Post by trisha on Jan 24, 2019 14:48:00 GMT
We really try and buy local, but it's getting so difficult. Independent shops, we have three furniture shops selling lovely furniture. Only one sells 'Made and produced in the UK'. We no longer have anywhere to buy mens clothing, unless you are happy with seconds. We have a multifuel stove, a suite and carpets all made in UK. Yes they cost more. I only buy fruit and vegetables that is from in the UK. We eat very little meat, but when we do it's from a local butcher. It's not difficult to make Christmas puddings, they just need to steam for a long time when cooking. www.bbc.com/food/recipes/traditional_christmas_38771There are loads of recipes on line Trisha |
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Post by jax2 on Jan 24, 2019 15:44:30 GMT
Only 2 of the Christmas Dinner guests actually like Christmas Pudding (my MIL makes them every year and offers us one, but most of it gets wasted), so it was a nod to tradition to buy one (as we'd not invited her this year!). I have to say it was an exceptionally nice one, but it's a blooming long way to come from Australia.
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Post by 6herry on Jan 25, 2019 9:12:24 GMT
Our little town shopping is doing really well. Only the large shops are empty. I put it down to the multitude of free parking we have. I have never gone into town and not find a space to park - free.
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Post by badpuss2 on Jan 27, 2019 8:05:27 GMT
I hardly ever went into the village over the last few years in the car but now the council charge after the first half hour there is always a space. We can park now for the full hour for 30p which I think is ok but many people rush to get back to their cars to avoid paying anything. The shops suffered more before the charge was imposed as workers used to park near the shops there all day and block most of the spaces.
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Post by badpuss2 on Jan 28, 2019 7:15:57 GMT
Saw an interesting part of one of the food programmes. A presenter said relying on reducing air miles could be incorrect. Tomatoes grown in a hot country and brought over by air could be more environmentally friendly than those grown in hothouses in England which use large amounts of electricity or gas to grow them at the right temperature.
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Post by 6herry on Jan 28, 2019 9:08:06 GMT
Saw an interesting part of one of the food programmes. A presenter said relying on reducing air miles could be incorrect. Tomatoes grown in a hot country and brought over by air could be more environmentally friendly than those grown in hothouses in England which use large amounts of electricity or gas to grow them at the right temperature. Seriously? As a teenager I had a summer job in a market garden growing tomatoes. That was in scotland, and there was no added heat at all. |
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Post by badpuss2 on Jan 28, 2019 13:06:25 GMT
Yes, i would be interested to hear Friend's of The Earth's opinions on this. I wonder if they use heat to develop them quickly for the market or a higher price. I think he said more fertilisers were needed in cold countries which were expensive. Glass houses are expensive to construct.
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Post by moi on Jan 28, 2019 18:06:36 GMT
Good idea to buy local and products made in your own country to keep the local economy strong. The natural enemies of this seems to be price & selection .What to do ?
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Post by 6herry on Jan 28, 2019 23:20:00 GMT
Good idea to buy local and products made in your own country to keep the local economy strong. The natural enemies of this seems to be price & selection .What to do ? Do you see many british good where you are, moi? |
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Post by moi on Jan 29, 2019 17:33:32 GMT
I have spotted some cars...….. Range Rover, Jaguar , Mini's and there is an upscale men's store that sells Barbour coats .Will ask the UK diplomats who come into the hotel for lunch the next time I see them .
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Post by linda on Jan 30, 2019 11:43:21 GMT
We buy local as much as possible otherwise local businesses are going to go down the pan, some already are too !
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