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We all feel lonely sometimes
We all feel lonely sometimes and we can often find it difficult to talk about. 13th-17th June is Loneliness Awareness Week and at Sarah’s...
Sarah Smy
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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Are you vegan or vegetarian? Come and try our delicious new range of veggie treats!
Halloumi, roast veg, falafel… try one of Sarah’s Coffee Shop’s delicious vegetarian sandwiches or salads and see that you don’t have to...
Sarah Smy
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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It’s ‘Stop Food Waste Day’!
April 27 is Stop Food Waste Day, a world-wide call to action to save food from the bin! To mark this day, here’s some tips and tricks for...
Sarah Smy
Apr 27, 20222 min read
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The ultimate guide to coffee
At Sarah’s Coffee Shop, we love coffee (obviously!) and we have a wide range of coffees on our menu to choose from. But do you know what...
Sarah Smy
Mar 24, 20222 min read
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It's 'International Women's Day'!
This International Women’s Day I’m celebrating my achievements with Sarah’s Coffee Shop. International Women's Day is celebrated across...
Sarah Smy
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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Brew Monday: the power of a cuppa and a chat
As an independent business engaged with the local community, we know how beneficial a brew and a chat can be. So this Brew Monday, at...
Sarah Smy
Jan 17, 20222 min read
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The benefits of supporting small businesses
As a small business ourselves, at Sarah’s Coffee Shop, we like to encourage consumers to shop local and support other small businesses...
Sarah Smy
Dec 10, 20212 min read
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It’s 'Self Care Week'
It’s Self Care Week - the UK-wide annual awareness week that focuses on helping people to look after their own health. At Sarah’s Coffee...
Sarah Smy
Nov 15, 20212 min read
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Sarah’s Coffee Shop turns one!
Sarah’s Coffee Shop made its first appearance at Severalls Business Park in Colchester back in September 2020. One year on and we are...
Sarah Smy
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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We’re expanding!
I am so excited to announce that we are expanding Sarah’s Coffee Shop to Capel St Mary, my hometown! Since I opened Sarah’s Coffee Shop...
Sarah Smy
Sep 7, 20212 min read
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Meet our new Barista: Alice
Offices are reopening and Sarah’s Coffee Shop has never been busier! I’m therefore thrilled to announce that I have hired another pair of...
Sarah Smy
Jul 23, 20212 min read
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It’s ‘World Refill Day’!
It’s World Refill Day today – where people are encouraged to ditch throwaway cups and bring in their own reusable cups to fill up with...
Sarah Smy
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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It’s ‘Local Business Week’
Local businesses are the backbone of the UK economy. This week is ‘Local Business Week’; a chance to celebrate local businesses and...
Sarah Smy
May 10, 20212 min read
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It’s ‘National Tea Day’
Tea is the nation’s most loved beverage, so it is only fitting that each year on April 21, Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday, we also...
Sarah Smy
Apr 21, 20212 min read
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Six months in business and almost 8,000 coffees later!
It has been six months since I opened Sarah’s Coffee Shop and it has been terrific! In that time, a whopping 6,515 customers have walked...
Sarah Smy
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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It’s ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day’
Playing our part in spreading kindness It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day - where we are all encouraged to spread kindness - and after the...
Sarah Smy
Feb 17, 20212 min read
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Have you downloaded our loyalty app?
I am so excited to be able to offer my customers a loyalty scheme! As a new business, starting off in turbulent times, it is lovely to...
Sarah Smy
Jan 14, 20212 min read
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I support local suppliers. Here’s why.
At Sarah’s Coffee Shop, supporting local suppliers is at the heart of my business. As a new business starting off in unprecedented times,...
Sarah Smy
Dec 16, 20203 min read
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Two months in business... 2,422 visitors later
Wow – what a great two months it has been at Sarah’s Coffee Shop! In just two months, an overwhelming 2,422 visitors have walked through...
Sarah Smy
Nov 16, 20202 min read
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Colchester MP visits his 'new local' coffee shop
The town’s MP Will Quince popped in for a cup of coffee this month – describing the shop on social media as his ‘new local’. It was...
Sarah Smy
Oct 19, 20202 min read
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