Fair Weather Cafe
- seeking to socially distance to continue working or- self-isolating
- seeking to socially distance to continue working or- self-isolating
We received the great 'Thank You' card from Alex Whitfield, Chief Executive Officer of the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dear Richard
Thank You card received today from Charles M
Thank You for the 'Fair Weather Café' Much Appreciated - Charles M
-Covid19 patients;-vulnerable, less able or mature(!) individuals-or simply helping to keep the 'world turning'
- The café is currently closed but will re-open again if the need arises!
Charles (the wonderful baker) and his wife Sue donated some more terrific muffins (this time Strawberry, Raspberry and Blueberry) as well as some chocolate biscuits. Thank you so much. As always, any baked goods donated but not enjoyed by the end of servery are donated to the night shift at the hospital across the road - we want to make sure nothing goes to waste!
A wonderful donation of some marvellous Chocolate Brownies by Helen Arundell aka Cake Maker;
An anonymous donation of Tea and Coffee left on the front step - Thank You to our secret benefactor!
Another wonderful donation, this time Strawberry Coconut Muffins baked by Charles and delivered by Sue, volunteering once again after nasty twisted ankle...trooper!
Despite currently being on crutches Maureen Bloomfield (who often makes preserves and bakes for Romsey Country Market donated some very, very nice Scones and 'home made' Jam for the 'Fair Weather Cafe'. If anyone is interested in sampling any of Mo's wonderful wares you can find her on Facebook by searching 'Momo's Artisan Preserves' - Highly recommended!
We were very fortunate to have the opportunity to 'sample' some of the excellent products prepared by;
Hideout Coffee Co x River Coffee Collaboration
A Hampshire collaboration between two coffee companies with all proceeds being donated directly to our NHS, coming together to support our wonderful NHS and those putting themselves at risk on the front line. By donating hundreds of coffee bags to Winchester and Portsmouth Hospitals we’re also giving you a chance to be a part of the Hideout x River fundraise as 100% of profits will be donated to NHS charities.
Another very kind donation baked by Charles (delivered by Sue) this time Double Chocolate Chip Muffins and Mint Chocolate Club biscuits - Well Done again Charles!
Thank you Carol (Wade) for the donation of cleaning products etc. - Very much appreciated.
A beautiful Chocolate Sponge Cake with Buttercream Icing was donated by Sue and Terry Lohr (from West Hill) which was made by their daughter!
NHS Chocolate Cake - This beautiful cake was baked by Otilia Stephenson and delivered by her Mum Jacqui for all the NHS Workers at the Hospital (and Carers and all Front-line Staff) to thank them for all they do!
Thank you very much to Diane Wilson for her very generous donation of Coffee and Milk to the 'Fair Weather Café'...very much appreciated!
Terrific Donation of HiBi - Liquid Hand Rub by Bobbi Leder - Helping us protect our NHS and other essential workers whilst providing a FREE self-service Hot Drinks service!
If you would like to help in maintaining the Fair Weather Café for NHS and other Essential Workers during the current Covis-19 crisis please email me on oceanracer8@aol.com if you are able to cover any of the '?' on the rota above.