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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
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. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Manager Alex Bestwick. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Chef Martyn Hull. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Homeless hub changed my life when I was ill'
A man said his life changed when a homeless hub welcomed him when he reached crisis point. Michael Dunn, 41, was taken to the Safe Night Hub in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, while he waited for an assessment from a mental health crisis team and again when he was discharged from hospital. The hub provides food and support for rough sleepers every night and puts on transport to bring people in need from other parts of the county. Mr Dunn, who now volunteers at the Kingsway centre twice a week, said the team had been "brilliant" giving him support and practical help. "They've helped me find a house but the support didn't stop there," he said. "The aftercare has been brilliant and they regularly call me to see how I'm doing. "They have changed my life, and I don't know where I would be without them." The hub, run by homeless charity the Angel Trust, also helped Mr Dunn get a bike and a bus pass. Commissioned by Durham County Council, it was launched in December and runs from the Angel Trust's base which also has a food bank and community cafe. Visitors to the hub are offered a hot meal and the chance to wash their clothes and use computers and mobile phones. A team is on hand to offer advice on housing, mental health, drug and alcohol issues, as well as managing their finances. Visitors are also offered a flask of hot soup and hand-knitted gloves, hats and scarves. The charity also works with those in need to find long-term solutions to their problems. Councillor Alan Shield, who is responsible for equality and inclusion at the county council, said Mr Dunn's story showed why the service was vital. "It's helping people to access the support they need to make positive and lasting change, empowering them to face the future with confidence," he said. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Send your story ideas here. House will help homeless women 'heal' Overnight pods for city's homeless people approved Durham County Council Angel Trust
