Winter rest for the Buzz Café

Weekend walkers passing The Countryside Regeneration Trust’s Bere Marsh Farm will notice The Buzz Café is currently closed. For anyone who loves stopping for a hot refreshment or an energy-giving slice of cake, the good news is it’s only a temporary lull in operations.

After a break for reflection and maintenance, The Buzz Café will be back from early Spring providing you with a perfect pit stop on your journey through the beautiful Dorset countryside.

“Since starting the café we’ve loved getting to know everyone and hearing their stories and seeing a lot of full tables enjoying a lovely atmosphere,” said Sarah McCombe of Black Cat Catering.

“We have worked hard to develop a menu that includes as much local and homemade products as possible, so a huge thanks to our suppliers for their support. We’ve learnt a lot about what the community wants and needs from us as a venue and look forward to working alongside the CRT to deliver this after the break.”

If you’ve not already visited The Buzz Café, you’ll find it situated in the Bere Marsh Farm section of the North Dorset Trailway, inside the Bere Marsh Farm Barn. The reopening date and hours will be confirmed soon.

Published 9 January 2024

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