200 Degrees Coffee roasters to open in Barnsley.

200 Degrees Coff ee roasters to open in Barnsley

200 Degrees Coffee is the latest brand to join the Glass Works, in another exciting the addition to Barnsley’s booming café scene.

The new 101-seat coffee shop, which will feature a stylish and bespoke fi t out, will open on Cheapside at the entrance point to the Glass Works’ glass-covered shopping concourse. It will also boast an enclosed outdoor seating area for up to 25 people. The coffee shop will create 15 new jobs and plans to open its doors to the public on Monday, 25 April. 200 Degrees Coffee, named after the unique roasting temperature chosen by the company to achieve the perfect blend, was set up by Tom Vincent and his business partner Rob Darby in 2012. The partners had one simple ambition, ‘to serve the best possible cup of coffee to their customers’.

The new Barnsley venue will become their sixteenth coffee shop, in addition to their original Roast House near Trent Bridge in Nottingham. 200 Degrees director, Tom Vincent, said: “We are thrilled to be coming to Barnsley and can’t wait to become ingrained in the community. We have already been blown away by the welcome we’ve had.

“We will of course be bringing our signature roast to Barnsley along with a wide selection of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options. Accompanied by cakes and pastries that we’re sure will be popular with the locals.

“I am personally quite excited at the thought of being able to sit down in a cosy corner of our shop, gazing out at the Kes statue through the window. What better way to enjoy a coffee than taking some time to reminisce on childhood memories?”

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, leader of Barnsley Council, added: “We’re delighted to welcome 200 Degrees Coffee to Barnsley. It’s a brand with a strong reputation and will provide another great space for our residents and visitors to catch up with friends, and to take a break from working and shopping.

“With the likes of Coffee Boy, Falco Lounge, Caffé Botanico and more, the town centre’s café culture continues to evolve and I’m sure 200 Degrees will be another hugely popular addition.”

Northumberland ice cream van voted best in the UK

Zoe Philipson of Tyne Valley Ices in Hexham has won the biggest prize in the ice cream sector – Ice Cream Van of the Year - at the National Ice Cream Competition 2022, run by the Ice Cream Alliance, the UK’s ice cream industry trade association.

Zoe was up against two other fi nalists and won after being interviewed by a panel of industry experts, securing the award for her exceptional customer service and dedication to the industry and to her local community.

“Winning Ice Cream Van of the Year means the world to me,” said Zoe Philipson. “After many years of hard work, dedication and sacrifi ce its fantastic to be crowned the best in the country. It was a fantastic experience from start to fi nish and I can’t wait to see what the future brings. My childhood summers were spent with both my parents in an ice cream van, eagerly awaiting customers. It was truly idyllic - a child’s dream.”

Tyne Valley Ices was founded in 1974 by Zoe’s parents and has a fl eet of ice cream vans as well as manufacturing and wholesaling ice cream and sauces made in a factory just outside Hexham. She joined the business full-time after fi nishing her A levels, a little over 10 years ago, when she took over the business it had one van. It now runs fi ve vans, two trikes and a barrow. In addition to their weekly rounds, Tyne Valley Ices regularly attends corporate, charity, school, village and wedding events throughout Northumberland. It also maintains regular slots at caravan parks, playgrounds and care homes.

Ice Cream Van of the Year, known as the Mobiler of the Year in the trade, is awarded every year and has been running for over 70 years. Entrants are judged on their customer service, product quality, local community support, food hygiene excellence and a host of other attributes. All entrants are whittled down to three fi nalists who are interviewed by ice cream industry experts at the Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show 2022 in Harrogate.

“A big congratulations to Zoe and everyone at Tyne Valley Ices who have been recognised for being the best in the business,” commented Zelica Carr, ICA CEO. “Ice cream vans, indeed, the whole ice cream sector, have had a challenging time over the last two years. Zoe shows that the sector has overcome these challenges and has bounced back better than ever for 2022 and the future.”