Opening of new cafe, Sal's by the Lake, a success
Hundreds turned out for the grand opening of a new Salvation Army cafe, Sal’s by the Lake, at Speers Point in Lake Macquarie last weekend.
Special guests there on the day included the Lake Macquarie Mayor, Councillor Greg Piper, and Newcastle and Central NSW Divisional Commander Gavin Watts.
Sal’s by the Lake manager Richard Stark says the cafe will have a family focus, which was shown on the day with balloons, face painting, and activities for the whole family.
“The cafe will be a family focused facility with the aim of giving friendly service at an affordable price. Most importantly, all profits made through the cafe will go towards helping fund local Salvation Army services in the community,” says Mr Stark.
Divisional Secretary Major Warren Parkinson says the cafe presents an opportunity to connect with the community in a new way.
“It also allows us to raise money for local community programs, as well as provide employment opportunities,” says Major Parkinson.
The cafe has hired two young people who received training through Nourish Cafe, part of the OASIS Hunter Youth Support Network. The network provides training in a variety of fields such as retail and hospitality to help people get back into the work force.money for local community programs, as well as provide employment opportunities,” says Major Parkinson.
The cafe is located in the Lake Macquarie Variety Playground, the largest playground in Australia. It will be open 7 days a week, from 8.30am-4pm Monday to Friday, and 8am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.
Report by Nathalia Rickwood
Photo: Divisional Commander Major Gavin Watts, cafe manager Richard Stark, Lake Macquarie Mayor, Cr Greg Piper and his wife Lyn untie the ceremonial ribbon (photo by Alice Fean).
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