First look inside the affordable café and pantry opening today in Bishop Auckland
A new affordable café and deli pantry that gives its profits to charity will open in County Durham today.
The Beehive coffee shop and pantry, supported by the Angel Trust, opens its doors in Bishop Auckland this morning (May 30).
The shop, on Kingsway, is set to offer 'luxury' goods but at more accessible prices, with any profits going to the Angel Trust.
Beehive, Coffeeshop & Takeaway and Pantry opens tomorrow in Bishop Auckland supporting The Angel Trust (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Founder and CEO Clair McGregor said: "We are just so excited to bring the Beehive to Bishop Auckland.
"It's an area that needs affordable options and we hope to help as many people as possible with our community pantry.
"We just want to do some good."
A preview opening night was held on Wednesday (May 28). (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Plans for the cafe began to form when the property next door to the Angel Trust's Kingsway pantry side became available.
They took over the property to expand and Clair decided to open the café to bring more people into the pantry.
The food bank and community pantry is currently in need of donations like canned goods, pasta, rice or fresh produce and will also be stocked with items made in house.
(Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) The chef at Beehive will make chutney, pickles, and fresh bakes while an own-named coffee will also be on sale.
The cafe will also offer takeaway services, daily specials and a range of drinks and snacks.
The Angel Trust charity aims to help communities across County Durham.
(Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) The shop and pantry will be open from 9am til 3pm daily and a takeaway hatch will be open from 8am.
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Manager Alex Bestwick. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)
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Chef Martyn Hull. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)
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