A cafe in Norwich is wowing regulars thanks to a new look, with the space transformed by a dedicated team of volunteers.
NR2 Community Skills Share is a charity and it opened Bread & Roses Community Cafe in Suffolk Square along Vauxhall Street last June.
It was able to take on the site, which is opposite Jenny Lind Park, thanks to a generous grant from Norwich Consolidated Charities.
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It closed for a revamp at the start of March and it has now reopened with changes including yellow walls, donated kitchen equipment and a new layout with more accessibility.
Emma Corlett, chair of trustees for NR2 Community Skills Share, said: "It has been possible thanks to our amazing builder Jim with a team of volunteers.
"Our name comes from an old song that says 'give us bread, but give us roses', which to us means it is not just about feeding people but also creating opportunities."
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Customers can enjoy affordable home-cooked food including fry-ups, a daily special such as cottage pie or lasagne, paninis, soup, scones and cakes, with tea, coffee and hot chocolate for just £1.
There are pay-it-forward meals available, made possible through the charitable grant and public donations, and it is a real living wage employer.
When the cafe is closed it runs various community activities, ranging from board games to crafts, in partnership with local organisations.
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After the Easter holidays, homework clubs will start and they will include a home-cooked meal.
Ms Corlett added: "The cafe is a real focal meeting point for people that live in the area and we have had great support from the community."
The Bread & Roses Community Cafe opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 1.30pm and Saturday from 9am to 3pm.
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