The community cafés at Redhill Park and Boscombe Chine Gardens are set to reopen on Saturday, 27 May, under the management of The Parks Foundation charity. The charity already runs a successful community café at Winton Recreation Ground, known for its organic coffee & homemade cakes.
An official launch event will be held at the café on Wednesday, 31 May, with residents encouraged to stop by for complimentary tea and cake.
The community café at Redhill Park
Meanwhile, the café nestled in Boscombe Chine Gardens will open every day over the summer months, alongside mini golf on offer for all the family.
Cathi Farrer, chief executive officer at The Parks Foundation, said: “We can’t wait to expand our work in community parks by opening these cafés at Redhill Park and Boscombe Chine Gardens.
“These cafés will become a hub for the community, and we’d love to work with other local charities and community groups for them to host their activities in them. We’ve seen the difference opening the café has made at Winton Recreation Ground, where police callouts have reduced by 44% since the café opened in 2019.
“All our produce is locally sourced using local businesses such as Websters Butchers in Winton and Berry’s Cakes in Lymington, and is served alongside organic, sustainable coffee. All profits from the cafés will help to improve parks and open spaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, so people can enjoy a brew knowing they’ll be helping their local parks too.”
The new cafés will offer volunteering opportunities to the community, and the charity encourages anyone who would be interested to get in touch.
Full details of The Parks Foundation Cafes & Visitor Centres can be found at parksfoundation.org.uk/cafes
