By Louise Smith

Last week I had the pleasure of sitting with some fellow Bolnorians with the warm sunshine kissing my face, sharing a lovely hot cup of tea and a chat whilst listening to the birds sing, and the gentle wind in the surrounding woods looking out onto the beautiful Downs. What a treat. The café is in its infancy, and we’re hoping that you will join us in helping to make it a really cooperative space that reflects the heart of this fine community.

A few quick-fire round answers about our new café; Why? – The Woodside, our community building for building our community, has a lovely balcony that has, to date, not been used. Bolnore has really been missing not having a café. The Balcony café is the perfect solution.
What? – Tea, coffee, homemade cake (there was a gorgeous ginger cake there this week, thank you Muriel). Just throw some cash in the donations tin. There’s also Wi-Fi, so you’re welcome to come and do a bit of work too in our pretty spot.
Where? – Upstairs (there is a lift so prams and wheelchairs have easy access) on the balcony of The Woodside, on the Tim Farmer Recreation ground in the middle of Bolnore village.
When? – Currently open on days beginning with T, I call them tea days - Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am until 12pm.
Who? – This is a volunteer run café, so if you have some free time please do come and lend a hand. We run out of the small kitchen so there are limited facilities available but we are working on providing fancier coffees as the café grows.
How? – We are hoping to make the balcony a really beautiful place. I’m dreaming of pretty plants and bunting. Any further suggestions are always welcome. We look forward to welcoming and seeing you there soon.