Post by: smurfboy on May 03, 2006, 03:31:49 pm
Little stick-like choc bars with strawberry yoghurt flavoured filling (they had other flavours, but these were the ones I tried.) Dairyfine is a rip-off Cadbury brand sold in Aldi, but the choc is actually quite nice for cheap stuff. 7.5/10.
Post by: oldspice on May 03, 2006, 09:43:28 pm
Post by: smurfboy on May 03, 2006, 10:13:43 pm
Post by: on May 03, 2006, 10:53:12 pm
Little stick-like choc bars with strawberry yoghurt flavoured filling (they had other flavours, but these were the ones I tried.) Dairyfine is a rip-off Cadbury brand sold in Aldi, but the choc is actually quite nice for cheap stuff. 7.5/10.
Get in there!
Post by: smurfboy on May 04, 2006, 12:30:53 pm
Post by: chocolate chick on May 04, 2006, 12:33:08 pm
Post by: smurfboy on May 04, 2006, 12:44:39 pm
Post by: chocolate chick on May 04, 2006, 03:21:06 pm
In my local shopping centre a large shop has recently become avaliable. Me and mum were getting excited saying it could be a big Next, Ravel, H&M or even a Matalan. But no, its none of those. Its going to be an Aldi
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on May 04, 2006, 04:02:36 pm
In my local shopping centre a large shop has recently become avaliable. Me and mum were getting excited saying it could be a big Next, Ravel, H&M or even a Matalan. But no, its none of those. Its going to be an Aldi
Our vacant shop became a TJ Hughes. Nothing chocolatey in there 
Post by: smurfboy on May 04, 2006, 08:05:08 pm
In my local shopping centre a large shop has recently become avaliable. Me and mum were getting excited saying it could be a big Next, Ravel, H&M or even a Matalan. But no, its none of those. Its going to be an Aldi
But CC Aldi is hilarious! It's great fun to try and guess what the fake brands are supposed to be. As mentioned Dairyfine is fake Dairy Milk, and I spotted some very realistic looking fake Jaffa Cakes and Twixes. I also bought a bottle of Austins (fake Pimms).
Post by: kevvosa on May 04, 2006, 08:40:30 pm
They have their version of M&Ms called Pods, their version of Bounty is called Romeo, their version of Mars is called Titan
Post by: on May 04, 2006, 08:53:15 pm
Aldi chilled cabinet produce is of a very high standard, so my alter ego informs me.
So is Lidl's. Anyone who thinks they sell cheap rubbish is misinformed or prejudiced.
It may be cheap but the quality is there.
Lidl remove some products up to 4 weeks before the end of their minimum durability, ie. Best before date!
See if Asda, tesco or Morrisons do that!
Post by: oldspice on May 04, 2006, 09:03:47 pm
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Post by: oldspice on May 04, 2006, 09:27:02 pm
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Post by: goldencup on May 04, 2006, 10:52:04 pm
Quote from: chocolate chick
In my local shopping centre a large shop has recently become avaliable. Me and mum were getting excited saying it could be a big Next, Ravel, H&M or even a Matalan. But no, its none of those. Its going to be an AldiOur vacant shop became a TJ Hughes. Nothing chocolatey in there
Au contraire! Our TJ's sells quite a lot of choc
Post by: smurfboy on May 05, 2006, 02:17:12 am
Aldi chilled cabinet produce is of a very high standard, so my alter ego informs me.
So is Lidl's. Anyone who thinks they sell cheap rubbish is misinformed or prejudiced.
Some Lidl stuff is really good. I got some fresh filled pasta from Aldi's chiller cabinet so I'll be able to let you know if BK's alter ego is correct.
Post by: chocolate chick on May 05, 2006, 09:49:07 am
Quote from: chocolate chick
In my local shopping centre a large shop has recently become avaliable. Me and mum were getting excited saying it could be a big Next, Ravel, H&M or even a Matalan. But no, its none of those. Its going to be an AldiBut CC Aldi is hilarious! It's great fun to try and guess what the fake brands are supposed to be. As mentioned Dairyfine is fake Dairy Milk, and I spotted some very realistic looking fake Jaffa Cakes and Twixes. I also bought a bottle of Austins (fake Pimms).
I will go in there when it opens then. Post by: Cherry_Ripe on May 05, 2006, 04:57:47 pm
Quote from: Cherry_RipeOur vacant shop became a TJ Hughes. Nothing chocolatey in there
Au contraire! Our TJ's sells quite a lot of choc
Ours just had Haribo sweets. But it only just opened, maybe the chocolate will be stocked soon.
Post by: kevvosa on May 06, 2006, 07:49:15 pm
Post by: loulou on May 06, 2006, 10:09:39 pm
Post by: oldspice on May 07, 2006, 04:36:06 pm
Post by: smurfboy on May 07, 2006, 05:20:35 pm
A bit like a cross between Wilkinson and TK Maxx but not as good.
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Post by: smurfboy on May 07, 2006, 06:54:20 pm
Post by: loulou on May 07, 2006, 07:04:01 pm
Post by: kevvosa on May 07, 2006, 07:06:29 pm
kevvosa do you live in Newcastle?
Not at the moment but I will be moving there soon.
Post by: loulou on May 07, 2006, 07:07:05 pm
Post by: on May 07, 2006, 07:31:32 pm
Really? In which case why does the name exist over here?
Well.......you know what mums are like............
I see their website makes no mention of an Irish origin however.
http://www.tjhughes.co.uk//mall/infopageviewer.cfm/TJHughes/ AboutUs
"
With Headquarters in Liverpool, TJHughes first started trading in 1912. The company floated on the Stock Exchange in l992, and was acquired by JJB Sports in April 2002. PPM Capital (Formally PPM Venture) and Bank of Scotland backed a management buy out in November 2003. Robin Dickie took the helm as Chief Executive in September 2004. Robin Dickie is ex Barclays (Managing Director), and WHSmith. He has restructured the senior management team bringing in new Directors. Cath Norgate, Trading Director (ex Woolworths and the Burton Group), Fergus Patterson, Stores Director (ex Barclays, WHSmith and the Burton Group), Muriel Stirling, Marketing Director (WHSmith, IMP, Whitbread and Gillette), Clare Quinn, HR Director (ex Royal Doulton and Matalan). They join with Richard Foggin, Property Director and Chris McKeown Logistics Director to make up the new Management Executive. Paul Gilbert has recently taken up the position of Financial Director. Paul was most recently at NCP, Gus, Littlewoods and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Arthur Andersens..
Today, TJ Hughes trades from 1.3 million square feet of retail space with 44 department stores nationwide. The stores are located across the UK from Eastbourne in the South to Dundee in the North."
Post by: kevvosa on May 08, 2006, 07:09:18 pm
for work?
No, to be closer to family.
Post by: oldspice on May 08, 2006, 07:25:19 pm
Post by: loulou on May 08, 2006, 07:48:34 pm
Post by: kevvosa on May 08, 2006, 08:25:12 pm
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on May 09, 2006, 09:12:14 am
Post by: chocolate chick on May 09, 2006, 11:34:53 am
Post by: goldencup on May 09, 2006, 01:38:11 pm
Our TJ Hughes moved in where Littlewoods was before it closed down. The clothes TJ Hughes sells look like the left over Littlewoods stock!
I've had some excellent stuff from TJ's. You do have to sift through a lot of dross to find it though.