03/10/2022
It is absolutely heart breaking to let you all know that we had no choice but to close the doors of Lighthaus permanently.
This decision did not come with ease and I looked into every option to avoid it.
I don’t think anyone reading this needs reminding of the state of the economy, the serious increase in rent, electricity, produce, staffing and vat bills is just something I can no longer fight.
Opening on an industrial estate almost 6 years ago was a risk which turned a lifelong dream of a cafe into a beautiful mad journey.
The community which grew around me has been overwhelming.
We slowly grew into our wee haven, when we were hit by a pandemic.
This wonderful found community of support and love really helped to get us out the other side and we fought harder than ever. We delivered veg, made cakes, sold pies, bought and drank a lot of beautiful wines….and came out on top.
We pushed Lighthaus to new levels with incredibly talented chefs and staff.
I am beyond Thankful to each and every one of the kind, hardworking humans that have helped on this journey. I have met some truly magnificent people.
To my fiancé Alex, who without, none of this would have been possible. His creative craft work, the constant support through all the good and difficult times. He stood by me.
To my parents, who I only ever wanted to make proud.
And to all of you guys reading this. The customers, the ones who became dear friends and part of our industrial estate family.
Although I have often had a lot of support and love throughout, there was only ever me left trying to keep this ship heading toward the light and the time has come for me to stop……for now.
I am sincerely sorry to the ones who I have caused any upset to. This is not how I wanted to go out.
Thank you all for all the support and all the love.