Shop Smart Shop Local

 Over the last few years we've tried to respond to the increasing desire of our customers to shop smart and not only save money but cut down on packaging and food waste. Our aim is always  to offer unrivalled quality and providence , but wherever possible to offer good value. 

 Here are some of the ways we do that.

 "Loose Commodities" We offer an ever expanding range of organic cereals,rices and dried fruits for sale over the counter. Instead of the plastic packaging you can buy such items as porridge oats over the counter. That means that on many organic products from raisins to red lentils we can offer you the cheapest price around without skipping on quality. Some customers even bring there own bags. If you have the container we will try to fill it. Spills thrills and refills is our buisness.

 "Wholesale Orders" - wherever theres a product you love or use a lot we are always happy to order that product in bulk for you. We offer 10% off all products bought in whole cases. Some products such as fruit and veg we can offer a lot more. Whether its a wheel of cheese for the family , whole bag of potatoes or a box of apples - please ask at the counter. 

 "Ecover Refills" - We offer refills for 5 ecover products: washing up liquid, multi surface cleaner, fabric conditioner, laundry liquid and toilet cleaner. Refills save 10% on our retail price and over a year they save on almost a shop full of containers. On the last count over 2/3rds of our sales of eco-cleaners were refills.

 "Milk,Bread and Eggs" For the casual shopper we offer all three for under £3. Free range eggs from sunny hill farm, handmade wholemeal bread from mistletoe bakery, and organic milk from the local dairy in darlington are all available for only 99p each.  

 "Loose Fruit and Veg" Supermarket organic food not only fails to deliver on taste - what else can you expect when farmers are producing the cheapest crops for the lowest prices only to be stored for months at an end ? Supermarket organic vegetables are always over packaged. That not only is a big waste on packaging, and a reason for the high prices, but it also means when you want 4 apples - you have to buy 6. Prepackaged food is one of the main reasons for food waste. With us you choose exactly what you want - and you dont even need to use our paper bags - grab a box and bring it back with you the next week if you like. 

 As the proverb says - you can shear a sheep, but you can only skin it once. We've always steered clear of selling overpriced and exotic produce. One reason our customers come back is that they realise their money is as valued to us as it is to them. We like to think we've built our own little food chain in which everyone is respected: the producer and retailer and you the customer.