14/08/2026
This is probably one of the hardest posts I’ll ever have to write. 💔
After a lot of thought, and with a very heavy heart, I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision that The Café in the Village will be closing permanently.
This is something I really, really didn’t want to have to do. Taking on the café has genuinely been one of the best things I’ve ever done. I’ve loved every minute of it, the people I’ve met, the friendships I’ve made, the conversations, the laughs, the little moments, and being part of our village community. ❤️
I don’t want to leave. I don’t want to close the doors. But sadly, the café simply isn’t bringing in enough income for me to be able to sustain myself. As much as I’ve tried to make it work, I have to be realistic and, as difficult as it is, I have to think about my own future, wellbeing and mental health too.
I know this will be disappointing news for a lot of people, and believe me, I’m just as disappointed. This isn’t something I’ve chosen because I wanted to walk away. If I could keep the café going and make it work, I absolutely would. ❤️
To every single person who has walked through those doors, bought a coffee, had lunch, brought the kids, brought the dogs, stopped for a chat, supported an event, shared a post or simply cheered me on, WOW, thank you. You have meant more to me than you will ever know. ❤️
The Café in the Village has been so much more than just a café to me. It has been a huge part of my life, and closing it feels like saying goodbye to something I never wanted to lose.
Our final trading day will be Thursday 27th August. So please, if you can, come and see us before then. I’d love nothing more than to spend our final days surrounded by the wonderful people who have made this journey so special. ❤️☕️
And just because the café is closing, it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the baking! 🧁❤️ If anyone would like any cakes, bakes or afternoon teas making after the café closes, please feel free to message me through my personal page. I’d absolutely love to keep doing something I enjoy and hopefully still be able to make a few treats for you all
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making this such a special chapter of my life. ❤️