A beloved Greenfield cafe is to close with ‘immediate effect’ due to ‘increasingly challenging times’ after being open for eight years.

Scóna Bakehouse, in the Greenfield Centre on Wellington Road, confirmed it would not be reopening after customers noticed the shutters had remained down since Christmas.

The cafe, which specialised in scones, cakes, and bakes, as well as savoury treats including toast and sandwiches, had been open since November 2015.

It was originally in Uppermill’s Reclamation Room, with the permanent Greenfield location opening in 2018.

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In a post on Facebook and Instagram, owner Gemma Marshall said: “To our lovely customers, old and new…

“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…”

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Customers reacted with sadness to the news the cafe was closed.

Commenter Caroline Walton said: “What a shame for you and our community. Best bacon butty in the area, and always served with a smile. Wishing you all the best for the future. You'll be missed.”

Danielle Butler commented: “This is rubbish news. This was my favourite place locally. Sad to see you go.”

Michael Thornley commented: “So very sad to see you won’t all be there, my favourite place, I will miss all the lovely staff always smiling happy to see people, good luck to all.”

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