‘Above and Beyond’ for Open Day at new Meir Cafe
RESIDENTS, local businesses and charities are being invited to experience the inside of a brand new eatery during a special open day.
“Above the Tunnel Cafe” will soon be serving up delicious home-cooked breakfasts, including those with an American-style theme, along with tasty lunches from it’s Uttoxeter Road base, in Meir.
But, before doors fully open to the public, business owners Berni Buxton and Andrew Sargent are welcoming visitors into the cafe for a special ‘taster’ session – which will take place from around 10am-1pm, on Friday 18 October.
“We would like to welcome local residents as well as other local businesses to come in and say hello before we fully open,” says Berni.
“We have a juicy menu ready which includes various homemade treats, but we would like others to come and sample some of those which we will be serving, when we open fully on 22 October.
“On Friday 18 October at our open day some samples will be available free of charge to visitors and it would be great to hear their feedback – who knows someone’s own idea for a special food dish could appear on the menu soon.”
Berni and Andrew are also keen to support local charitable organisations and collections for the Dougie Mac – who have a charity shop next door – will be taking place during the open day on Friday 18 October.
Donna Adams, Head of Community Fundraising at Dougie Mac, said: “Andrew decided to fundraise for Dougie Mac after popping in to our Meir charity shop, which is next door to the café, to buy a few items.
“It’s great that local businesses are supporting each other and building on the fantastic community spirit in the area.
“Dougie Mac relies hugely on the support of the local community to generate the money we need to continue our specialist care and support services for children, young adults and adults facing a life-limiting condition. As our new neighbour, we’re delighted to welcome Andrew to the area and we’re looking forward to supporting him with his fundraising.”
Andrew said: “It has been great to get to know some of the other businesses nearby as well as charities like the Dougie Mac, and we will be hosting a collection for the charity.
“As we move forward with the cafe, we want to build upon the relationships with our neighbour businesses and charities and support each other as much as we can.”
Above the Tunnel cafe, is located off the A50 near to the Meir Tunnel, at 751 Uttoxeter Road and will be open to the public six days a week – Tuesday to Sunday – from 22 October.
Berni and Andrew are also the owners of ADS Truck Parking, which is based in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. That business was also recently highly commended in the Staffordshire University Business Awards 2024, in the High Street Impact category.
