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What can I call my cafe?

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pensionpat Thu 17-Jan-19 00:05:38

For a few years I have raised funds for our local First Responders. I have a friend who raises funds for Alzheimer’s. This year we are joining forces and taking over the run-down cafe in our indoor market. Is hasn’t been open for a few months and we shall transform the current grubby greasy spoon into a pretty tea room. We shall bake our cakes on the premises. And profits will be shared equally between our 2charities.

We are stuck about the name. I suggested 50-50, representing the share between both charities, but there is a local firm using that name. My friend has suggested Forget-me-not. This is a witty, appropriate name if the tea room were for Alzheimer’s solely. So we shall be having a frank discussion about that.

I don’t feel fully equipped to argue my case without an alternative name, so I appeal to Gransnet members to help me out.

I don’t want the word cafe in the title. This smacks of the poor reputation of the previous cafe.

All suggestions gladly received. Thank you.

anitamp1 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:11:46

Sweet memories

Robinsong Thu 17-Jan-19 10:13:46

Memory lane

Molly10 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:15:30

Well done to you both that is a lovely thing to do.

I will get my thinking cap on but there are a few good suggestions already.

What about:

Pat on the back

What is your friends name as maybe you could incorporate both names.

Kim19 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:21:59

Can't better previous suggestions but simply want to say a massive well done to you both and good luck indeed.

NotSpaghetti Thu 17-Jan-19 10:32:04

By "First Responders" who do you mean? All of the statutory services or the local volunteers trained in first- response?

Marianne1953 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:47:45

Duo Tearoom
Market Tearoom

Cherrytree59 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:50:06

Rest and be Thankful.

grannyactivist Thu 17-Jan-19 10:51:29

Sweet Charity Tearoom

mabon1 Thu 17-Jan-19 11:05:09

In Liverpool Cake Hole was used to describe someone's "big mouth" i.e. "Shut your cake 'ole".

MacCavity2 Thu 17-Jan-19 11:12:31

My vote is for Sweet Charity. Wish you both all the luck in the world.

pensionpat Thu 17-Jan-19 11:26:30

Thank you all. I knew I could rely on you! Lots of good ideas. My favourites are Tea for Two and Sweet Charity. I’ll show Ruth and see what she thinks.

First Responders is the group who turn up after a 999 call if an ambulance can’t get there within 7 minutes. They all live locally, and are volunteers, even though they all have jobs and families. They are totally self funding and are a very popular charity in my small town.

P.S. good job I edited. Instead of 7 Minutes it read 7 Weeks!!!

Newatthis Thu 17-Jan-19 11:55:44

I like Sweet Charity and Tea for Two

Craftycat Thu 17-Jan-19 11:55:57

Sweet Charity is brilliant.

annifrance Thu 17-Jan-19 12:35:28

Mind over Matter

marionk Thu 17-Jan-19 12:38:18

Half & Half

EllanVannin Thu 17-Jan-19 12:44:12

Patacakes

pensionpat Thu 17-Jan-19 12:53:07

Marionk I had thought earlier about half and half. I like it. It’s the next best thing to 50-50. Thank you.

mumagain Thu 17-Jan-19 12:54:40

First and last

Patsy70 Thu 17-Jan-19 13:09:02

I like Sweet Charity - it seems the most popular one. What about:
The Parlour
Cosy Corner
Friends Unite
The Currant Bun
Charities' Teashop

Patsy70 Thu 17-Jan-19 13:09:56

Sorry, pensionpat, meant to say what a great idea and wish you both lots of success.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Thu 17-Jan-19 13:14:31

Cuppa Char.

Best of luck.

HootyMcOwlface Thu 17-Jan-19 13:15:39

I love that ‘Cake Hole’ suggestion near the bottom of the first page! Really made me chuckle! You could even go for Stuff your cake hole - if you’re brave enough! ?

pensionpat Thu 17-Jan-19 13:17:37

Thank you all for suggestion and good wishes. And if any of you are within reach of Rugeley, Staffs, you are cordially invited to our Opening Day (tbc), when all drinks and a sample of cakes will be free of charge.

emilie Thu 17-Jan-19 13:29:01

Rest-a-while.

grandMattie Thu 17-Jan-19 13:31:56

First Ade