One Business on the edge, another saving thousands

Summeris here already and depending which side of the jet stream you are you may be too hot or too wet and damp. What with strange weather on top of all of the other trials and tribulations we have faced over the last few years, it often feels like pushing water uphill in a colander!

One business facing even more than most is the Seapot Café in Ventnor, here on the Isle of Wight. Not only dealing with increased costs in all areas, they are having to deal with the erosion of the coastal path to their delightful café. You can read their story on Pages 44-45 of this issue.

Now is the time of year for all of the UK seaside and tourist businesses to make enough to get through the winter and it is great to hear about those who persevere against all odds.

We also include a tribute to Peter Hill, former CEO of Middleton Foods, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Peter was a stalwart in the Fish & Chip sector and The Peter Hill Award has been launched for newcomers to the Fish & Chip trade and you can find details of how to enter on Page 17.

Great news from Mark Savage of the Village Fish Shop in Shadwell as his Hopkins Induction Range continues to perform well and help with his energy costs. Hopkins are monitoring the performance and making a few technical adjustments to the pan management system His latest figures show that he estimates he will be £3-4k better off in the next year with the new range. All in all Mark is quietly confident about the use of this new technology for the future

Have a great Summer Athol

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