Author: Catherine

A group of people stand around a young woman in an apron holding a certificate. Everyone is smiling at the camera and wearing The Usual Place blacks and aprons

Emma completes her training

03/11/2025
Congratulations to Emma, who completed her training with us last week. Emma has been on the Young People’s Training Programme since the end of May, and, after trying out both Front of House and Kitchen, Emma chose to do her...
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Three people dressed i nbright yellow and blue clothing stand together smiling at the camera, in front of them is part of a tombola stall with lots of ticketed gifts.

Marie Curie Coffee Morning at The Usual Place

25/10/2025
*****Saturday 25th October 2025 10am-12pm at The Usual Place*** Almost set up and ready to open the doors for this morning’s @Marie Curie coffee morning with some fabulous stalls! Come along for coffee and a plate of homemade mini cakes...
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Dan completes his training

17/10/2025
It’s always a bittersweet moment when we have to say goodbye when a young person has completed their training and is ready to move on – we are going to miss Dan! He’s been a great part of our team,...
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Lady holds flowers and a balloon. She is surrounded by lots of smiling people who are all dressed in The Usual Place Blacks. They are standing to the side of the cake counter with a number of sweet treats displayed

Libby Retires from Our Kitchen

17/10/2025
Our Mentors are such incredible people, they not only work as a team to ensure the cafe runs smoothly and safely for our customers, but their primary focus is on each individual young person they work with – passing on...
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