Christmassy stuff

First of all, merry Christmas to all our staff, trainees, volunteers, customers and friends - it's been a good year for us here at Parkview, thanks very much to everyone for all your support. Secondly, we will be closed from Christmas day through to Tuesday the 4th of January, reopening as normal on Wednesday the 5th of January. We hope everyone has a nice break, and we will see you all next year.

Innovate Trust Christmas Fair

Innovate Trust's Christmas Fair is on Saturday in the Wesley's Church Hall (just down the road from Parkview): details on the poster below.

Menu revisions

Made a few revisions to the menu...

Curry Night

Another curry night coming up, Thursday 2nd December at 6pm.

Updates...

Sorry, been a bit lax with the updates on here recently (if you want more little snippety bits of info have a look on Facebook for Parkview), so here's a few photos of what we've been up to.

Jon and Rebecca



Curry Night









Healthy Eating Workshop



Ategi volunteers



Random stuff...

Child Neurology Fund Gala Evening

Details on the poster... we will be doing the food, and one of our trainees, Joe, is helping to organise it with his sister Rachel. Only £8 and all money goes towards a telemetry room at the Heath Hospital to help kids with epilepsy.

Barbeque

We had a barbeque for the trainees on Tuesday night - it was a rainy evening though so we ended up indoors. It was a great evening - pictures below.

Videos, ice cream, new people...

We're now recording the skills that the trainees have learned using videos as well - you can see them on the training blog, or on our Vimeo page.
We're selling ice creams and lollies in the cafe now as well, all sorts of different types like Cornettos, Fabs, Twisters... and we've had some new people start as well - Hi to Lydia and Rhys, who are both helping us in the cafe.

Bank Holiday

We will be closed for the late May Bank Holiday on Monday and Tuesday next week, reopening as usual on the Wednesday.

Training blog

Our training blog is now online... we will be using this blog to show the skills that our trainees have learned, and for people to have a chance to see what the trainees get up to in work behind the scenes. There should be some videos coming soon as well...

3to3 website

We have just been listed on the 3to3 website, which is an excellent directory of the goods and services that third sector businesses can offer, and free for any charities to use.

New staff and Bank Holidays

Firstly, hello to Lawrence and Kimberly who have just started working in Parkview; their help and hard work is greatly appreciated!
Secondly, we will be shut on May Day (May 3rd) and also for the late May Bank Holiday on the Monday and Tuesday (May 31st and June 1st). Otherwise business as usual; don't forget that we're serving until 7pm ish on Thursday and Friday, and open for lunch and evening meals on Saturdays as well.

Open evening

We're going to be holding an informal open evening this Friday (9th April) in the cafe, to let people know a bit more about the work that Innovate Trust carries out, and to give people a chance to meet the staff and trainees. It starts around 6pm (but feel free to turn up earlier if you want), and there will be some free drinks and nibbles. If you would like to know more give the cafe a ring on 02920 231966.

Easter holidays and lottery open evening

Firstly, we're going to be closed for the Easter weekend from Good Friday through to the Tuesday after that, re-opening as normal on the Wednesday. We hope you all have a lovely Easter, and that the Easter bunny brings you lots of lovely chocolate.

Secondly, we will be holding an open evening in the cafe on Friday 9th April to celebrate the lauch of our new funding stream from the Big Lottery Fund. We will be starting at around 6pm, and there will be lots of chances to find out more about the work that we carry out in the cafe, as well as the rest of Innovate Trust, who own and operate Parkview. Free bubbly and canapes as well...

Cardiff Lions

Massive thanks to Ivor and the Cardiff Lions who have donated us a big pile of kitchen equipment. The Lions do a huge amount of good work all over the world, click on the link to find out more about what they do.

La Cartes listing

We are now listed on the La Cartes website - feel free to have a look and leave us a glowing review!

Parkview on twitter

Now twittering...

Parkview on twitter

South Wales Echo article

A lovely article about the cafe in the South Wales Echo today; link to an online copy (without the pictures) here.

Customer survey

Firstly, a massive thanks to Chris who has been with us for the last two weeks on work experience - he's been a huge help, cheers Chris!
Secondly, we're doing a bit of market research, so if you fancy filling in an online survey for us there's a link at the bottom. If you fancy adding your name to our mailing list that would be great as well.

Click here to take survey

Digital Switchover Helpscheme- Community Programme

Do you know someone through your work, family or in the community who is elderly, disabled or socially isolated and who may not know about the forthcoming digital switchover? If so then please let them know about the Digital Switchover Help Scheme available. This is either free or subsidised depending on individual circumstance. The number for the help scheme is 0800 40 85 903 or visit the website helpscheme.co.uk

Happy New Year

Happy New Year one and all. We had a bit of a funny start to the year what with all the snow and ice; we managed to open every day though, even though it was pretty quiet around here. Hope you all coped with the extreme weather and managed to stay warm; Adam has been cooking up some lovely wintery food like beef stew and lasagne al forno which really hits the spot when it's chilly outside. Don't forget about our other online stuff as well - we are now both on Facebook and Flickr.