When Rob worked for Citizens Advice in Grimsby, he encouraged his colleagues to have ‘Eat Out Wednesday.’ This involved a collective order to a local outlet for lunches – from Fish & Chips to sandwiches. It was a highlight of the office week and no doubt helped to nourish relationships as much as bodies!
Now we’re living in Dorset, predominantly home-based, we’re aiming to continue ‘Eat Out Wednesday’ for just the two of us. If nothing else, it’s a good way to discover cafes and eateries that are a short walk or drive away. Plus it breaks the week up in a different way.
This week, we pottered to the next village. If it had been a nice day, we could have walked: it wasn’t, so we drove. Our destination for lunch was The Little Leigh Store and Cafe.
It’s a village store with so much more – locally-sourced produce (including an organic milk dispenser from the local Liberty Dairy), handmade gifts, cards and a community book swap. And of course, a small cafe that has a range of cakes and bakes, sandwiches and toasties, all types of coffee, tea and other hot drinks.
Rob opted for a beef pasty with homemade coleslaw, whereas I had a cheese and ham toastie. We both enjoyed our choices – tasty, good quality ingredients. The cafe area isn’t vast – it’s a village shop first and foremost – a sofa & couple comfy chairs, a table that seats six people and our table which was a table for two.
Perhaps if you find yourself in Leigh, you might pop by for a coffee or slice of cake. You’ll definitely feel welcomed.
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