Gloucester’s Friendship Cafe to Close Amid Rising Costs and Funding Shortfall Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester cafe community funding closure charity costs support chequersbridge friendshipcafe A beloved community hub in Gloucester is set to close its coffee shop in the coming weeks, leaving many locals saddened. The Friendship Cafe, located at Chequers Bridge Community Centre on Painswick Road, announced its … Read More
Gloucester’s Friendship Cafe to Close Amid Rising Costs and Funding Challenges Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester cafe community closure funding costs charity chequersbridge friendship councillor The Friendship Cafe, a cherished community spot at Chequers Bridge Community Centre in Gloucester, has announced it will be closing its coffee shop in the coming weeks. The closure comes as a result of escalating operational … Read More