… and we were impressed to meet these sweaty Betties (and Berts) on the café terrace during the heatwave. “We started exercising at 8am!” declared the runners from Stratford upon Avon Athletics Club when they stopped for refreshments. At this point it was 10am and already something like 27 degrees Centigrade. If you are looking […]

We are encouraging our café volunteers to bring a friend to work to make each shift a little easier and a lot more fun. Our three amigos in the picture are (l-r) Jane Lloyd, Joan Redhead and Gill Peasant. Gill had been considering volunteering for a while, and knowing that Joan would be there to […]

…says Donna Macrae, the lady on the left with the empty cake box. She’s showing round her long-time friend Jenny Macfie. Donna points out shelves laden with unexpected goodies. “It’s the best grocery store. You can find everything you need!” Donna lives in Ilmington and is one of our valued volunteer cake bakers. “I make […]

… and we love to have your feedback so we know whether to order again! This season’s introductions include Dubai chocolate: expensive stuff but apparently the “best chocolate in the world” if you believe TicToc. Never say we miss a trend We are also adding meringue nests to go with the season’s amazing strawberries, Broderick’s […]

… and we are delighted to welcome the team to our Community Café every month for Coffee & Connect. Taking over from the lovely Linda (right) is new outreach volunteer Angela Chick. Angela has lots of experience that will make her a great asset when folk come in for a chat. “I was a volunteer […]