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08.01.2024 - 06:42 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The owners of a beloved Oldham cafe that serves 'the best scones' have been forced to close its doors with immediate effect as they 'cannot continue'.
Scóna Bakehouse, in the Greenfield Centre on Wellington Road, has announced its sudden closure on social media after being open for eight years. The owners said in an emotional statement that they had tried to 'find a way through increasingly challenging times' to keep the business afloat but had ultimately decided to close.
The popular cafe, which specialised in homemade scones and cakes, had been open since November 2015. The announcement of its closure sparked a flurry of responses on Facebook.
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A statement posted by the cafe on social media said: "We have made the difficult decision to close the doors at Scóna Greenfield with immediate effect. We have been resolute in finding a way through increasingly challenging times but have sadly come to the conclusion that we cannot continue.
"To the people we met along the way…suppliers, contemporaries, colleagues at the Greenfield Centre, thank you for the lovely produce, helpful advice and camaraderie. We wish you all the very best with your businesses.
"To my work family, I personally would like to thank you for all the hard work and support. I am so grateful for the relationships forged between us. Thank you for welcoming our customers and making them feel “at home” I am so proud of that and of each of you.
"To our customers, for every flat white, scone, sausage roll, bacon butty, pizza and of course Guinness cake purchased..! Thank you But most of all for your friendship, you are loved. Hopefully we’ll meet again… Gemma and the Scóna
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