Today’s advent window opening is for the Daily Bread Co-operative, which is a rather special place that’s good for you and the environment. Daily Bread is a wholefood shop in Northampton that is a worker’s co-operative, the store opened in October 1980 and their name comes from the Lord’s Prayer. Here John Clarke, manager and member for 37 years, tells you all about the shop and its products:
They are an ethically based business valuing people over maximizing profit. They stock a huge range of cereals, fried fruit and nuts, granola’s and muesli, as well as a large range of gluten free produce. Many of their products are organic, Fairtrade or both. They stock a huge range of vegan and vegetarian foods, plus have lots of eco-friendly cleaning products and a gift section.
Despite the name, they are not a bakery, though they do stock bread, flapjacks and slices, some of which are cooked on the premises. They also have a successful online shop at dailybread.co.uk.
On the same site, Workbridge have a garden centre, coffee shop, gift shop and studio. They offer a vocational pathway for people with mental illness, autism, learning disabilities or brain injuries, and provide people with opportunities to gain skills and build confidence.
You’ll not only be tempted by their coffee and cakes, unique gift items and high-quality plants, but you’ll also get to see for yourself how they help transform lives and enable their community users to realise their potential.
Join them today and tomorrow at their Christmas Craft Fair. Support the Workbridge charity and have a great time, there are more than 30 stalls and a fantastic raffle, prizes include a 78 Derngate tour and tea for 2.
You can find the Daily Bread Co-operative and Workbridge at: The Old Laundry, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7AD. They are just off of the A45 and about 15 minutes by car, or there is a bus from Northampton Town Centre. So, if you are heading that way, pop in and stock up!