Makers' Market Roadshow

There's going to be a craft fair in the cafe on Bank Holiday Monday - there'll be pottery wheels, jewellry making and all sorts of local makers displaying their wares. There will be tea and coffee available, but no food, I'm afraid. We'll be closed on the Tuesday after that, and open as usual again on Wednesday.

A small victory...

... but one that's made me very happy. If you've ever visited the cafe you will probably aware of the problem that we have with cars being parked outside on Cowbridge Road with For Sale signs in them, which stop customers and local residents from parking. After 4 (!) years of going on to various parts of Cardiff City Council, something positive has actually been done: click on the letter to make it bigger.

Lunchtime menu

Just changed the lunch menu, here's a copy of it (click on it to make it bigger). The steak baguette is a particular favourite, lovely with a bit of horseradish sauce.

Evening opening (and Saturdays!)

From the middle of September, we are going to start to open later into the evening - at first we will be serving hot food until 8pm on Thursday and Friday evenings, and from 12pm to 8pm on Saturdays (hopefully we will be able to open a bit later if we get planning permission). There's going to be a proper grown up evening menu - gourmet burgers, steaks, chips, big salads and some wonderful new desserts, with everything make from fresh ingredients as usual. There will also be some sharing platters and kids portions as well, which will make it a great venue for families looking to eat out. Menus and more details to follow shortly...

Other news: we are going to have a new chef starting any day now (he's just become a dad again so we're not rushing him!) called Adam; he's a great chef with lots of new ideas for the menu. In the meantime, try to enjoy the "summer" as best you can; if it's too wet for the beach or the park we would love to see you in the cafe.

Position now filled

Vacancy now filled, many thanks to all that applied.

Staff required

Rowell's leaving... and we're all going to miss him loads. This is going to leave a vacant post to fill in the cafes, so if you fancy applying, have a look at this advert...

Make A Difference!

Project Worker Catering, 39 Hours

£13,436 - £15,146

Innovate Trust supports people with learning disabilities to live valued lives within their communities.

We are looking for a person with cooking experience who can carry out all aspects of running a catering enterprise. You will also be required to assist people with learning disabilities to learn these skills. You will need enthusiasm and initiative to carry out this varied role.

A driving licence is desirable.

An Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure is required.

The closing date for this position is Monday 8^th June 2009.

For an application pack please e:mail

christine.cousins@innovate-trust.org.uk

Alternatively call Christine on (029) 2039 1951.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Rob Khoo on 07984421808 or rob@parkviewcafe.org.uk

Please note CVs are not accepted.

INNOVATE TRUST is committed to

becoming an equal opportunities employer

Dragon Coffee

Many thanks to Robin at Dragon Coffee for supplying us with some rather nice Vietnamese Trung Nguyen coffee beans. There's a website here if you would like to know some more about it.