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Much-loved Humbl Coffee is set to open a permanent home in Meanwood

"Our dream is to bring Meanwood a speciality coffee shop with a focus on sustainability, arts and community spirit."

Sophie Smith Sophie Smith - 5th April 2022

A lockdown success story is finding a home in Meanwood.

From an up-cycled horse trailer to a coffee shop, Humbl is the UK’s first battery powered mobile coffee shop with a lockdown success story that started off, and continues to be, an entirely self-funded small business.

Located in the heart of Meanwood, a leafy suburb less than three miles from Leeds city centre, the little coffee shop now has big plans to take over one of Meanwood's shops to open a permanent home.

 Ever-humble, the independent coffee stop is owned by locals Matt and Georgia (and their dog Lou) and after growing their business presence at a host of pop-up events around Leeds over the past year and securing a local spot near Meanwood Park and Seagulls Reuse, the owners are now hoping to give the suburb that has taken in Humbl for the past twelve months, a permanent home in the form of a coffee shop.

From horse box to coffee shop. / Image: Humbl

The couple shared their vision on Crowdfunder at the weekend and are hoping to raise £6000 for coffee-making equipment. With the help of the local community, the aim is to raise enough to purchase a two group coffee machine, so that Humbl can cope with the bigger demand of a coffee shop.

The owners said: "We are excited to announce that we have just got the keys to this amazing local treasure and while we're well on our way to making our dream a reality we need your help to get us over the finish line!"

Humbl started as a converted horse trailer. / Image: Humbl

The owners shared a message on local community pages earlier this week, offering exciting merchandise, vouchers, invites to their opening and even a black card as part of their fundraising efforts:

"Humbl beginnings! We’re opening a coffee shop in Meanwood! Some very exciting and scary times ahead. We could not have come this far without your amazing support. Our aim is to give Meanwood a speciality coffee shop with a focus on sustainability, arts and community.

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The location of the new Humbl coffee shop. / Image: Humbl

"A space where we can support local artists, projects and fellow small businesses! While we're well on our way to making our dream a reality we need your help to raise funds to get our small business off to a flying start.

"In return we are offering some fantastic rewards, including limited edition merch, VIP launch party invites and free coffee on us for a whole year. Your contribution, no matter how great or small, would mean the world. We can’t wait to welcome you all! Your Humbl humans, Matt, Georgia and Lou."

Some of the crowdfunders will receive tote bags as thanks. / Image: Humbl

Every £20 donation will give the donor access to a limited edition birthday blend, 250g bag of beans, limited edition tote and a free coffee upon opening, but the prizes scale all the way up to £1500 donation offerings.

The top offering is one of four 'Humbl Black Cards' which will entitle the lucky donor to 50% off any bill sit in or take out forever, as well as a hand written invite to soft launch/opening day and after party with a plus one, a plaque with your name on it in the venue- and a permanent state of gratitude from the business owners.

Whilst renovations take place, Matt will still be "smashing out his famous flats whites" at Humbl's locally-known spot next to Meanwood Park every Friday - Sunday until the opening of their permanent store, as well as attending plenty of pop-up events around the city too.

The owners pictured on their Facebook post. / Image: Humbl

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To find out more about Humbl coffee, including how you can donate to their Meanwood store, check out their Crowdfunder page.

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Award-wining Leeds sandwich shop Silver’s Deli to open neighbourhood bakehouse

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

Silver's Deli is opening up a sister shop, and this time it's about everything baked.

We all know and love Silver's Deli for their stacked subs and breakfast sandwiches that could cure any hangover no matter how severe.

They're so good, that they even bagged the coveted Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award last year.

And rightly so, because Silver's is absolutely class.

And it seems there's just no stopping Silver's, as they've just announced that they'll be opening a sister shop named Silver's Bakehouse serving up everything, yep you guessed it, baked.

It'll also be in Farsley where the original Silver's is, and they're labelling the new venture as 'your neighbourhood bake shop'.

Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Silver's Deli said: "Well it’s happening. I said no more shops, but it’s kinda necessary, and I just love all things baked.

"There’s waaaaaaaaay too many details to share on this right now, but go give our sister shop @silvers_bakehouse a new follow and hold on tight. This is gonna be fun as fuck."

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Customers can expect a wider range of Silver's goodies that they're unable to whip up in the current space. From soft amaretti biscuits and their famous cookies to sausage rolls and brownies that the team have been working on for 12 months.

We're in no doubt that this venture is going to be absolutely brilliant, and you best believe we'll be first in line to try one of those brownies.

Silver's Bakehouse will be located on Town Street in Farsley and is expected to open this May.

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Behind the doors of a former church that has been renovated into a beautiful home in North Yorkshire

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Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Fell View Chapel dates all the way back to 1846.

Ever wanted to live in an abandoned church? Well, now's your chance.

This former Methodist Church dates all the way back to 1846 and has all the original features to match.

If you can look past the possible ghosts that may be lurking, this one-of-a-kind property can be yours for just £450,000.

Image: Rightmove via Harvey Brooks

Step through the original church door and you'll be met by a striking open-plan living space with a fully functioning log burner to keep you warm through the winter months, complete with a beautiful contemporary kitchen which has been renovated to the highest spec.

The floating first floor features a glass landing that overlooks the ground floor below, and of course there's stunning stained glass windows throughout the property.

Image: Rightmove via Harvey Brooks

This architectural conversion has taken five years to complete and there's been no expense spared, the pulpit and pews have even been kept to really keep that churchy vibe.

Here's what the listing says: "Welcome to The Old Methodist Church, originally built in 1846 and beautifully transformed over the past five years into a truly exceptional home.

"This remarkable conversion seamlessly blends contemporary living with the building’s historic charm, creating a residence that is both striking and deeply characterful.

Image: Rightmove via Harvey Brooks

"Every detail has been tastefully and skilfully executed, carefully preserving original features while introducing modern design and comfort. The stained glass windows, original pulpit and pews remain as stunning focal points — a real marvel and a tribute to the building’s heritage."

Have a proper nosey at the property here.

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