A popular cafe in Ordsall has become many Salfordians’ second home, offering a place to meet new people, enjoy good food and take part in a wide range of activities.
The Tatton Cafe was founded in 2005, when a group of locals took it upon themselves to restore a derelict building and refurbish it into a place that could create a positive impact on their community.
The main aim of The Tatton is to give locals a place to go to socialise with others. This can be through going for a cup of tea or joining one of the numerous groups.
Trustee charity commission worker, Danielle Lunt, aged 40, said “Once you’re in the doorstep, in the nicest way, you can’t get rid”.
A wide range of food options is available on the cafe’s extensive menu and groceries can be bought at affordable prices inside.
Only five workers at The Tatton are paid, the rest of the staff are volunteers who give up their time to help keep the cafe running.
Many different organisations help support The Tatton, including The Lowry, who provide funding for a drama group to take place at the popular community hub.
Danielle said, “We work with other organisations to make us a better place”.
The Tatton hosts several organisations to ensure that everyone’s needs are met, whether it is a tech course or a yoga class that can improve people’s wellbeing.
One regular, Michelle G, aged 57, said, “There’s something for everybody” when talking about The Tatton.
Danielle has worked at The Tatton for eight years and has seen firsthand how it has helped multiple people.
When asked how The Tatton had impacted her. Heather Mcintosh, an ex-volunteer, said, “It helped with my confidence and motivated me”.
Heather also explained how volunteering had helped her break the cycle of staying inside encouraged her to socialise with people.
With support from The Tatton, she has now got a full-time job in a supermarket, where she has been working for the past 9 years.
The Tatton is also mindful of their customers, running kids clubs at the same time as adult craft classes to ensure that both parents and children can participate.
Most of the classes and clubs are free when they are funded by organisations.
The Tatton also offers an incredible, low-cost menu that is provided by two community food workers.
One of the community food workers, Danielle Salter, said, “It’s not just about making their breakfast or lunch, it’s about getting to know them”.
A range of their produce is also home-grown at the Ordsall Community Allotments.
This is then brought into the cafe kitchen and used in their meals.
One of their trustees runs a group where people can come down, gain experience, and help out with the allotment.
They also hold special events, including their upcoming “Supper with Santa” on the 18th December, Christmas raffles and Christmas dinners. Further information can be found here.
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