Get Served by Mitchells Dairy this Wimbledon

Fans flocked to SW19 yesterday for the first day of Wimbledon, but at Mitchells Dairy, we're more excited by a fortnight of strawberries and cream than serves and challenges!

So, if you aren't lucky enough to have centre court tickets, or aren't willing to queue for hours for ground passes, you haven't missed the chance to watch Wimbledon in style.

You can cheer on Andy Murray from the comfort of your own home, with some tasty treats that will make you feel like you're supporting him from the stands!

We have locally grown strawberries and raspberries from Barra Berries, which will of course be absolutely perfect served with Mitchells cream or ice cream.

Once you have devoured those, you can then move on to some Berry Scrumptious Strawberry and Cream chocolate, washed down with Cairn O’Mohr Sparkling Scottish Strawberry wine.

For those of you too busy watching the action to cook, we can even help you stack up on some scrumptious, but simple meals for dinnertime.

There is plenty to choose from the Mitchells deli counter, including cooked hams, cheese, homemade quiche and pate, as well as a whole host of crisps, snacks, wines and beers from our Grocery Shop. 

So, if you're looking for some delicious Wimbledon-inspired treats this summer, make sure you're served by Mitchells!

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Why We're Supporting The RNLI

Following on from our latest blog post about our #foodiefundraiser in aid of RNLI, we thought we would take the time to tell you a little bit more about why exactly we decided to organise this particular event in aid of the RNLI - an independent charity, funded by voluntary donations.

The Inverurie RNLI fundraising branch is one of the smaller in Scotland, but, for its size, is very successful. In the last five years, it has raised over £40,000 to support the lifeboat search and rescue service. Though this seems like a lot of money, it is a very small contribution to the cost of the service.

Keeping a modern fleet of lifeboats ever-ready to go to the rescue from 236 stations is an expensive business. Add to that crew training, running a lifeguard service on more than 180 popular beaches and campaigning for water safety, and the pounds start to add up.

It costs around £385,000 a day to run the RNLI, all of which is generously donated by the public. This might sound like a lot, but we think the 22 people rescued a day (on average) are absolutely worth it.

The RNLI volunteer crew are the backbone of the lifeboat service, physically saving lives at sea. There are more than 4,600 volunteer lifeboat crew members at stations around the UK, and another 3,000 volunteer shore crew members who support them. They are available 24/7, whatever the weather, to rescue those who need help.

Aberdeenshire has very strong connections to the sea through the local fishing industry, North Sea oil industry and the fantastic beaches we have on our doorstep.  It is very reassuring for everyone who goes to the sea, coast and inland water for work or leisure that the RNLI is close at hand with their volunteer crews to deal with any eventuality.

So, it’s easy to see why we believe this is a worthy and worthwhile cause for Mitchells Dairy, and the people of Inverurie, to support. You can’t put a price on the service the RNLI provides on a daily basis, but we feel we can try and repay some of that worth with our #foodiefundraiser.

If you want to come and support our local RNLI service, while having fun and learning a little about food and wine, then come along on Thursday 9 May between 7pm and 9pm.

Tickets for the fundraiser (in return for a suggested donation to the RNLI of just £10 per person) are available from the checkout in our shop, by phoning on 01467 621389 or emailing Judy at judy@mitchells-scotland.com.

For more information on the RNLI, why not visit their website - they have a great section on it called “Shorething” with games, activities and information for ages 7-14 years.

To keep up-to-date with what’s going on at Mitchells Dairy or the #foodiefundraiser, you can do so via our website, or through Facebook and Twitter.

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Join The Mitchells' Herd

If you are a regular at Mitchells Dairy, you will know that we have a fantastic team to be proud of - and this month, we are looking to add a couple of friendly faces to our ever-growing herd!

We are looking for a Delicatessen Counter Assistant to work at our counter which offers cheeses and cooked meats, as well as an After-School Assistant to come in and work with our friendly team in Inverurie.

So, if you are a friendly, sociable person with great customer service, these part-time positions could be a great opportunity for you to earn some extra pocket money.

And don't worry - no previous experience is required, as training will be provided!

Delicatessen Counter Assistant

Vacancy Details

• This is a part time position of around 10 hours per week, however the opportunity to pick up more hours may arise in the future. 
• Duties will involve serving customers on the deli counter, managing stock and cleaning of equipment. 
• Please note - hours are by negotiation depending on the successful candidate's availability. 
• No previous experience is required as training will be given although food handling experience would be an advantage.

After-School Assistant

Vacancy Details

• Someone aged 16 or over to work 7 hours per week after school.
• The hours would be from 4pm-5.30pm on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday and from 3pm-5.30pm on a Wednesday.
• Duties will include servicing customers, operating the till and general shop duties. 
• We will provide you with full training in these duties - so no previous experience is required.

If you have a friendly manner, a tidy appearance and the ability to provide good customer service, these positions might just be perfect for you!

You can apply by collecting an application form from our shop, calling us on 01467 621 389 or dropping us an email at info@mitchells-scotland.com.

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Fishin' You a Merry Christmas

Fancy something other than roast turkey this Christmas?

If so, you might like to indulge in some fresh fish from Downies of Whitehills for your Christmas feast!

Downies Fish counter, in-store at the Mitchells Grocery, offers a delicious range of freshly-caught, quality Scottish fish, hot and cold smoked fish, as well as Downies award winning Cullen Skink Soup and Fish Pies.

The members of Downies staff within Mitchells are more than happy to arrange for orders to be taken for any unusual requests, as they pride themselves on being able to source a variety of seafood given plenty of notice.

But as you can see from the picture on your right, you will need to get your hands on an order form before the 22nd Dec.

That's because Downies' fishing boats will not be heading out to sea and the counter will be closed from the 22nd December until the 8th January.

So what are you waiting for? Why not make the most of these great offers and bring something new to the Christmas dinner table this year?

You never know - Downies’ fish could have you converted for life!

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