In Praise of Fray Bentos

[Accy cyclist]

Holland's Pies ?

I didn't think the Netherlands had a secret service

Also a song about them.



I worked at Holland's Pies for a few months through an agency,about 17 years ago. I actually worked in the part where the pies were baked. One day i dropped a whole tray of the mad hot feckers as i pulled them out the oven. "Can i have one,seeing as they're now contaminated",i asked. "Can you feck as like,just blow any dust off and put them back on the tray. No one will notice",said the supervisor.

 

[Accy cyclist]

[QUOTE 5282549, member: 259"]Aren't they based in Accrington, Accy? I remember my big brother installing some machinery there and being none too complimentary about them.[/QUOTE]
Baxenden. Which is part of the borough of Hyndburn/Accrington. They have a bit of a poor reputation now,as they were swallowed up by one of those food giant multinationals a few years ago. The last time i had one of their spud pies it was ok,but a bit too salty for me and they seem to be adding a bit of sugar in them now. What problem did your brother encounter Mort?

 

[Accy cyclist]

[QUOTE 5282568, member: 259"]Idiotic managers I think.[/QUOTE]
Yeah,there's a bloke i know who was a 'line manager',or something like that. Anyway,he wore a white coat and trilby,so he must've been important.
He left the place years ago and hasn't found another job since. Maybe they're unemployable after they've worked at Holland's.

 

[Threevok]

I tried some of their beef and Guinness ones, after seeing them on an advertising billboard at a Rugby League match.

I must say they didn't disappoint. They tasted exactly like an advertising billboard at a Rugby League match.

 

[classic33]

http://www.dennisofbexley.com/products/homemade-pies-ready-meals/

 

[Dirk]

http://www.dennisofbexley.com/products/homemade-pies-ready-meals/

Do they come in a tin?

 

[classic33]

Do they come in a tin?

What size tin for a kangaroo pie though.

Edited to add
Steak and Kidney, half price in Tescos!!

 

[classic33]

https://www.swnsdigital.com/2015/12/fray-bentos-launch-new-pie-after-hilarious-wedding-song/
Fray Bentos sent the newly-weds a special edition pie featuring a photo from the wedding along with a personalised message which read, "Rebecca, please let Chris buy Fray Bentos pies'.

The one-off special followed a shipment of twelve pies issued as a 'security ration' to be used if Rebecca was unwilling to change her mind after the wedding.

 

[Dirk]

The cat has been removed,you'll all be pleased to know.

Did the collection van have an FB logo on its side?

 

[classic33]

Did the collection van have an FB logo on its side?

Hollands?

 

[raleighnut]

Hollands?

If it was down our way 'Pukka' would be prime suspects.

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

Sorry for the thread hijack, but can anyone help me with a crossword clue? Today's Times jumbo, 18 down.

'City in Uruguay formerly known for meat processing (4,6)'

I've got blank r blank y blank blank n blank o blank so far. Is there a Grey London in Uruguay?

 

[Dirk]

Sorry for the thread hijack, but can anyone help me with a crossword clue? Today's Times jumbo, 18 down.

'City in Uruguay formerly known for meat processing (4,6)'

I've got blank r blank y blank blank n blank o blank so far. Is there a Grey London in Uruguay?

There's a Troy Canyon in Nevada, but that's a bit far away.

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

There's a Troy Canyon in Nevada, but that's a bit far away.

Close enough for me! I'll make it fit...

 

[Accy cyclist]

Just read this on the BBC Football page regarding the world cup match between Uruguay and Russia

1. 77 mins
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   Uruguay 2-0 Russia
   
   Arsenal target Lucas Torreira is holding his leg for Uruguay.
   
   He's from the town of Fray Bentos...
   
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