- Lisa Grantham and her three children are now banned from shopping in their local store
- Five-year-old Dulcie's sweet was already paid yet Tesco security still threw family out
- Tesco said they will 'reconsider' but only if they are reassured it will not happen again
By Sara Malm
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Lisa Grantham and her family have all been banned from a Tesco Express in Coventry because one of the children was eating a 10p Maoam fruit bar
A family of four has been banned from a branch of Tesco because a five-year-old girl started eating a 10p sweet inside the store.
Distraught Lisa Grantham, 26, claimed she and her three children were kicked out of their local shop when her daughter Dulcie tucked in to a sweet that her mother had already paid for
The full-time mum said they were left in tears as a burly security guard banned the entire family from the Tesco Express.
Lisa said she was left feeling ‘embarrassed and humiliated’ after being ejected from the busy Coventry store in front of other shoppers.
She said she had grabbed the ‘Maoam’ chew bar from one of the bags she was still carrying from a previous Tesco shopping trip earlier in the day.
She gave the snack to Dulcie as an after-school treat which she ate while her mum paid for the second round of shopping.
It was then, Lisa claims, that the security guard approached them - and brusquely demanded they leave the store.
She said: 'I was chatting with the lady at the counter and we were laughing - there wasn’t a problem.
'The children were behaving themselves, then the security man came over.
'He said `the kids shouldn’t be eating in here’. I said that he knew I had bought that sweet earlier and he agreed.
'Then I said `Are you trying to say I didn’t buy them?’ 'He then shouted across the store: "That’s it, you’re barred - you and the kids!"'
Lisa and her children Dulcie, Sophie and Jason outside the store where they used to do their shopping, left, and Dulcie, right, holding the sweet wrapper that got them banned from it
'It came out of the blue and I felt so humiliated because the shop was busy. I was never made to feel so bad in my life.
'I’ve seen lots of children eating in there before. We’ve done nothing wrong.'
Lisa said that she and Dulcie and her other two children Sophie, eight, and Jason, three, left the store in tears.
Maoam Giant Stripes fruit bars
After composing herself she returned to speak to the store manager minutes later.
She added: 'I just couldn’t let him get away with talking to his customers like that. I think he was new and he just stood there and didn’t say anything when I told him.
The security guard backtracked and said he hadn’t barred us because of the sweet but because of the way the wrapper had been put in the pram - he just changed his story completely.
'I was absolutely gobsmacked. I’d never heard anything like it.
I just said you’ve just lost one of your most loyal customers and went without looking back.'
Lisa is in the process of lodging a formal complaint with Tesco and is demanding an apology.
Tesco admits banning the family but say it was because the security guard believed the chew bar had not been paid for.
A Tesco spokesman said: 'We understand that it can be difficult to keep an eye on small children while shopping but staff in the store have spoken to the customer before about incidents like this.
'We would of course be happy to reconsider the ban if we are given a reassurance that it won't happen again.'
The Tesco Express branch in Coventry, West Midland which has banned Ms Grantham and her children
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
A-level student predicted to achieve top grades is escorted from college by police after 'refusing to stop REVISING' - Daily Mail
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Barred: Jamie Gagliardi claims he had 'nowhere else to revise' and did not have a computer at home
An A-level student who was 'obsessed with revising' had to be escorted from school by police after ignoring a classroom ban.
Jamie Gagliardi, 18, had been told to stay home from Ifield Community College in Crawley, West Sussex, for one day after interrupting the headteacher during a meeting on Wednesday.
But he went to the college - whose students notched up a 100 per cent A-level pass rate last year - the following morning, claiming he had 'nowhere else to revise' for his psychology A-level on Monday and he did not have a computer at home.
He was asked to leave but began 'causing a nuisance and a disturbance'.
At 8.45am college officials decided that the only option was to call in the police after the teen refused to leave the premises.
The pupil, who is also taking A-level law, English and history, was escorted from the college and his mother was called to pick him up.
Police confirmed that the teenager would not be charged with any offence.
Speaking this week, Jamie said he was given a one-day ban from the college last Wednesday for interrupting the headteacher during a meeting, meaning he was not allowed in the school the following day.
He said: 'I have been punished for wanting to do well.
'I am a hard-working and dedicated student and this could have such an impact on my future.
'The college has overreacted in what is probably the most important week of my school life.
Ban: Staff at Ifield Community College (pictured) called police after Jamie Gagliardi refused to leave the premises
'I have told teachers many times that I do not have a computer at home so would not be able to work at home.'
Bosses at the 1,090-pupil college - rated good by Ofsted in February this year - said the teen is ‘obsessed’ with after-school tuition and the police were called because he was ‘causing a nuisance’ by refusing to leave the premises.
Marilyn Evans, the school’s director of administration, said Jamie was a 'very bright boy', but added: 'He became vociferous and irritated that he couldn't have after-school revision.
'The teacher has already given up her time to give extra revision in half term and during the school day, when she was meant to have free time.
'On Thursday, he was causing a nuisance and a disturbance on the premises.
'He is obsessed with doing after-school revision.'
She added: 'He probably feels that without those extra sessions he won't get the grade he wants, but he will. He is a top student.'
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police confirmed today that officers were called at 8.45am on June 14 to remove a 'disruptive' pupil who was refusing to leave the premises.
Splash: How the Crawley News reported on Jamie Gagliardi's removal from the school by police
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Aldi remakes Prince William's favourite £135 cocktail at fraction of the price - and sends it to Palace for his 30th birthday - Daily Mail
- Aldi created the 'Aldiki' for a mere 3.23 per person
- Cocktail is budget version of Treasure Chest from Royals' favourite bar Mahiki
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Prince William’s favourite cocktail has been recreated at a fraction of the usual 135 cost - by budget supermarket Aldi.
The store is sending a selection of ingredients to Kensington Palace which will enable William to serve the ‘Aldiki’ for a mere 3.23 per person.
It is a version of the famous Mahiki Treasure Chest which is enjoyed by royals, actors and musicians alike at trendy London bar, Mahiki.
Raising the bar: Mahiki in Mayfair, a favourite of Prince William, makes the 135 Treasure Chest cocktail that inspired Aldi's gift
Costing just 25.80 for eight people, the Aldiki is an exotic mix of rum, brandy, peach schnapps and fruit juice from the supermarket’s drinks range. It is topped off with a celebratory bottle of sparkling wine.
Expert mixologist and cocktail guru Michael Stringer, who created the Aldiki for Aldi, has created a video demonstrating how to create the drink at home, just in time for the Prince’s 30th tomorrow.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the 10th annual ARK Gala Dinner at Kensington Palace
Michael said: 'Mahiki’s Treasure Chest is deservedly a world-famous drink, but for anyone on a tighter budget, the Aldiki is a great alternative'.
'The Aldiki is a refreshing and theatrical cocktail perfect for a right royal celebration - and it proves you don’t need a regal budget to party like a prince.'
The supermarket will send the Aldiki ingredients to Kensington Palace tomorrow, to congratulate the Prince on reaching his milestone.
An Aldi spokesperson added: 'We wanted to help our customers celebrate this special date in a fun but affordable way. What could be more fitting than raising a glass to the Prince in the style that he enjoys most - but at just a fraction of the price.'
'We’re hoping the Aldiki might even receive the royal seal of approval from Kensington Palace.'
THE ALDIKI
(Serves 8)
- Pour several handfuls of ice cubes into your treasure chest or punch bowl
- Add 800ml apple juice, 800ml pineapple juice, 250ml orange juice, and stir
- Squeeze in the juice of 4 fresh limes
- Make up your sugar syrup by dissolving 6 tablespoons of caster sugar in 200ml boiling water. Leave to cool before adding to the cocktail mix
- Add the following award-winning Aldi spirits to the blend:
- 400ml Old Hopking White Rum
- 600ml Old Hopking Dark Rum
- 200ml Cocobay White Rum & Coconut
- 200ml Oscar’s Peach Schnapps
- 250ml Napoleon Brandy
- Top with a bottle of chilled Veuve Olivier Sparkling Brut sparkling wine
- Stir to blend and add more ice cubes if desired
- Finally, add a selection of chopped fresh fruit (eg. pineapple, lemon, orange and passion fruit) to garnish
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
ALDI IS TOP OF SHOPS - Daily Star
Tony Baines from Aldi Stores UK
BUDGET store Aldi has been named Supermarket of the Year by shoppers watchdog Which?
The discounter beat off Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Lidl to scoop the award for customer satisfaction, value for money, reliability and quality.
Tony Baines, Managing Director of Buying, Aldi Stores UK, said: Being awarded Supermarket of the Year is a real reflection of Aldis success in 2012.
Sales are going from strength to strength, and were welcoming new shoppers every day.
We believe this is down to our commitment to always deliver high quality products at low prices.
Source: www.dailystar.co.uk
Aldi set to sell cheap alcohol - Hornsby Advocate
THE Aldi supermarket at Mt Kuring-gai is set to begin selling alcoholic beverages after a liquor licence application was approved for the site.
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A spokeswoman for the company said the sale of liquor at the store was likely to begin next month.
"The liquor offer will be available at the Aldi Mt Kuring-gai store by mid-July," she said.
The budget supermarket chain has submitted liquor licence applications for all of its 102 stores in NSW.
However, the inexpensive pricing of the beverages has drawn controversy.
One full-strength can of beer may cost as little as $1, with light beer reportedly even cheaper at 80c.
A 750mL bottle of white wine costs as little as $2.49 at outlets in Victoria and the ACT, where liquor has been sold for a number of years.
The beverages will be sold in a partitioned, non-refrigerated area located in the main body of the Mt Kuring-gai store.
"The Aldi concept is very small compared with traditional bottle shops and is insignificant in comparison with the large format stores," the spokeswoman said. Concerns in other parts of the state about underage drinking and alcohol-related violence have seen many of the Aldi applications rejected.
A youth worker at Katoomba, where Aldi's application was turned down, raised concerns about young people buying the alcoholic drinks.
NSW Health told The Sunday Telegraph that Aldi's sale of cheap alcohol could contribute to further alcohol-related harm and negative health outcomes for communities.
Aldi says it consulted with stakeholders in the Mt Ku-ring-gai area and received no complaints.
"Aldi is an experienced and responsible retailer of packaged liquor," she said.
The application was approved in October last year.
Source: hornsby-advocate.whereilive.com.au
Obviously, I do not know the truth of THIS situation, and make no accusations. HOWEVER, I do have some sympathy for Tesco's security staff. Nearly every week whilst shopping in my local supermarket I see parents (nearly always mothers) take a pack of sandwiches, or a drink, and give them to their child or children. The items get consumed, then the empty pack gets "placed" on a shelf, amongst other items. So lovely to have to move a messy empty pack, or half drunk tin of pop, to get at a pack of fresh chicken. No pack; no bar code; no scan; no pay!
- Nigel, London, 21/6/2012 00:50
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