MS Dilemma

OliveOyl_2

I have my organic box now that there are NO local greengrocers in town, and I have my nice milkman who has been doing it for nearly 70 years. :beer:

Not Just because it keeps me away from the shops, (which is vital) but because I would hate it if there were no milkmen any more because of Mr T.

I remember as a child that the local newspaper always seemed to have stories where milkmen (and coalmen!) had saved the day. Spotted that someone hadn't collected their pinta in, seen off some bad burglars or called the firebrigade having seen the beginnings of a fire before anyone was even awake. I think I'm just a romantic

Three_Dancing_Dragons

I wish I could get milk delivered simply from the glass bottle perspective, but I live in the middle of town in a tenement. All I can do to support local business is shop at the farmers market and make intelligent choices about packaging at the supermarket (I buy glass bottles of passata at Sainsburys rather than tetra packs at Tesco).

rosieben

I looked at the option of having a local milk delivery, but the cost (and the fact that it isnt 'local' milk) persuaded me to stick with the supermarket. I buy 2 x 2 litre bottles weekly and the date is well over a week. This costs me £2.00 (currently 30p discount for buying 2 at morrisons); I couldnt afford to pay 40 or 50p a pint. I'm lucky that I can shop just once a week so I dont get tempted with unplanned spending. I do use local butcher and greengrocer though.

lil_me

I've been considering stopping mine and here is why

We now have deliveries of 2 pint plastic bottles and it isn't daily. We get deliveries of Tuesday, Thursday (double day) and Saturday. I am paying 75p each 2 pint carton, I know this isn't a bad price delivered but it wasn't why I got milk delivered in the first place. The reasons used inc better for enviroment making less deliveries etc, but regularly the milk I get on Thursday has gone off by Monday. I was told they have done this so they can take on more rounds off other milk delivery companies without working longer.

Chipps

We pay the extra for doorstep delivery from our local co-op dairy, and apart form the convenience (which I don't pay extra for in many other situations, so feel one luxury is justified!) it means that the service is kept available for those who are unable to get out and about, and for whom the milkman is an important lifeline if there are any problems. The milkman delivers a lot of other products,too including gardening stuff; plants, compost etc. We don't want to buy those from him, but again they are things that lonely elderly folks don't have easy access to.
We do have local free range eggs delivered by the milkman too, and other local farm produce is also available, and I would have to do a lot of driving about to get that otherwise, if I wanted.
So that's why we have chosen a few extra pence for milk
If we don't have enough milk, I always keep a couple of boxes of skimmed UHT milk in the larder, so still don't need to make an unscheduled trip to the supermarket.

Viking_Karen

Debt_Free_Chick wrote: »

Because the sceptics amongst us (especially me) think this is just a marketing ploy as Tesco have cottoned on to a potential consumer backlash against big supermarkets. :rolleyes: It might well be "local" (what does that mean?) and if they are selling for cheaper than the local milkman/dairy, where are they making their money? Screwing the dairy farm down on price, perhaps? :rolleyes: :mad:

I appreciate I am in a fortunate position, but my milk is delivered by the local dairy - not just the local "milkman". Every penny I spend on milk and other dairy products goes directly to supporting my local farmer and those he employs.

I do have very strong views on this and not everyone will agree with them. I'm not trying to say that anyone is "wrong" to buy Tesco Local milk, but do the research and make sure what you're getting is what you think you are buying and not masked by the usual Tesco PR machine.

Bear in mind that the big supermarkets will spend millions to persuade you that they have a conscience - they don't. They just want your money and they don't give a toss for the local economy, especially local farming economies.

Anyone who has price as a priority over supporting local farmers/producers is completely entitled to that principle - this is a very personal decision, based on personal circumstances/priorities.

But for those who really, really want to support local food producers, buy direct whenever you can/whenever price allows. Don't buy the supermarket hype!

Hi,

Actually, for once, it is not hype! The milk is supplied by a company called Dairy Farmers of Britain who are a farmers Co-operative and owned by their farmers. The milk is sourced from farms who are definately in the regions/areas on the bottles and in this case, the farmers are actually earning more for this milk.

So yes, Tesco are getting a few "green credentials" for this campaign, but it is helping dairy farmers in your local area.

Penny-Pincher!!

OliveOyl wrote: »

I have my nice milkman who has been doing it for nearly 70 years.

How old is he for goodness sake:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :rotfl:

PP
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OliveOyl_2

oops typo.

He's in his seventies, and has been doing it since he left school at 14. (interviewed by the local freebie last year)
He's a sweetheart.

vixtress

Stompa wrote: »

43p seems very cheap, ours is 50p!

:eek: :eek: :eek: ours is 35p delivered!
i was thinking of cancelling (not because of the price, obviously) but reading this thread has made me decide to keep suporting the local chap so thanks
vix

pigpen

I get mine from a local shop.. or Sainsburys (also walking distance in 3 directions!!) or tesco express (also walking distance in 3 directions!!) All 3 do 2 for £2 and we go through 3-5 litres a DAY!! .. The milko actually comes down our street at about 11am... so pointless if you want it for breakfast.. but it's ok cos the local TE & S both open at 7am!! They charge 48p a pint here.

We have doorstep collection recycling of plastics, fabric, glass, metals and paper so the bottle thing isn't as issue

My mother used to have hers delivered until a new guy took over the round and he gave her the creeps so she fired him... lol