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Find all your favourite British Groceries, Goodies & Gifts at our fun, fully air conditioned British Outpost in Grapevine Texas! We also carry South African and Australian items. We're conveniently located in between Dallas and Fort Worth, near DFW International Airport - pop in and see us!

Mark Your Calendars!
Carol Cleveland is Coming to Town!

This year's Monty Python Madness Charity Event to benefit GRACE Grapevine will take place from Thursday September 30th-Sunday October 3rd*, and we have some fabulous events planned for everyone!

CAROL CLEVELAND, the original "Girl Python" is our special celebrity guest flying in from London! She will be appearing at the historic Palace Theatre Arts Center in Grapevine for one night only on Sunday October 3rd, at 7.30pm.

Join us for an Evening with Carol Cleveland!

You can buy tickets now, so click here for Event information and to purchase tickets online.

Tickets are $25 ($15 for seniors & students) and we expect a sellout, so reserve yours today!

It's Almost Tea Time!

Are you a tea lover? Would you like to meet fellow enthusiasts and learn a little more about Britain's Number One Beverage? Then come to our TEA-TALK at Grapevine Library (1201 Municipal Way), at 7 PM Thursday August 26th. Also visit the Emporium on Saturday August 28th when we'll be sampling tea in-store and giving away complimentary boxes of AHMAD TEA from 10am (while stocks last!)

Emma Bridgewater Designs:Fly the Flag!

Since her beginnings 25 years ago, Emma Bridgewater has turned into one of England's most highly regarded pottery and graphic designers. From her pottery at Stoke-on-Trent she blends traditional techniques with a personalized modern vision to create contemporary designs that are spot on at capturing the UK spirit!

Now in stock, Emma Bridgewater's affordable Union Jack pattern, including picnic and tote bags, teapots, and cheerful shatter-resistant plates.

New Items In the Shop:

• For all you chocaholics, Large-size Galaxy chocolate bars, Cadbury Star Bars, Dream Bars, Cadbury Biscuit Bars
• Better Than Bouillon - in Beef, Ham, Chicken & Vegetable varieties, this is some of the best tasting stock we've found!
• Curry Powder
• Mr Kipling Cakes

News From Hollywood....

The documentary Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyers Cut) has been nominated for an Emmy! We wish Bill Jones (son of Terry Jones) and Ben Timlett of Bill and Ben Productions all the very best. Look for us in the credits! (and on the DVD extras -- Ed.) We recently hand a chance to interview Bill Jones, and you can read it here.

Find all your Favourite Nostalgic Sweets
from your Childhood

This month, we've been invaded by the return of Flying Saucers! These sherbet-filled fruity discs are a favourite with all ages - and what we used to spend all our pocket money on!

Our Cold Drinks Selections include:

South African Sodas, including Cream Sodas, Stoney Ginger Beer...And we have Robinsons Apple & Blackcurrant Cordial, Vimto, Ribena, Lemon Barley, Orange Barley, Lucozade...Come and re-discover TIZER - the appe-tizer!

Ask A Brit!

Q. Whatever happened to Robertson's Jam?

A. Due to a recent company buy-out, Robertson's Jam Is now Hartleys' Jam. Robertson's Golden Shred and Silver Shred have been retained, but all the wonderful flavours, from Blackcurrant to Strawberry, now carry the Hartley's Best label. 'See you at teatime'! And speaking of...

Just arrived - a new shipment of TWININGS TEA, and it's a very comprehensive range including some rather fruity iced tea blends! As one of our customers put it, "you have the nicest display of tea I've seen around town". Thanks, Bill, and keep putting the kettle on!

Finally, Check out our China: Teapots R Us! We have a wealth of infusers, teabag rests, squeezers, proper shaped teaspoons and strainers, collectible Sadler teapots - something for all lovers of tea!

For Fans of Celtic Thunder...

Tune into KERA Channel 13 on Sunday evening, August 8th - Sheela Kadam will be in the studio live with members of the popular male singing group known as "Celtic Thunder" for a night of incredible music-making.

Finally, a special thank you to the Jensen Family for the lovely flowers to mark the anniversary of the birthday of Princess Diana - we appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Keep Calm and Carry On!

Love from your Britpals,
Sheela Kadam & Alexandra Evans

THE BRITISH EMPORIUM
Established 1992
Recommended By D Magazine
Best British Store, Dallas Observer
Highly Commended, The Daily Telegraph
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