The café at Fenton Manor Sports Complex has now reopened under new management following a refurbishment.

Now named 'Noreen's Recovery Lounge' the newly reopened café is a social enterprise run by Stoke-on-Trent's Community Drug and Alcohol Service (CDAS) which is delivered by BAC O'Connor and WithYou in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council.   

Offering a range of freshly cooked, healthy and great value adult and children's meals, the café is open to the public: 

• Thursday and Friday: 10am – 8pm 
• Saturday and Sunday: 8.30am – 6.30pm 

The café has reopened inside Fenton Manor following a refurbishment (WithYou).

Andrew Bradburn, Manager of Noreen's Recovery Lounge said: "We offer a wide range of healthy choices and cook all the meals and snacks onsite. Noreen's Recovery Lounge is the perfect place to drop in for a bite to eat - so whether you're passing by, attending a special event or recovering from a class, workout or swim, we encourage you to pop in and see us. Everyone is welcome." 

Sharon Wain, Director of Contract Delivery, WithYou said: "This inspiring space offers a welcoming environment where individuals in recovery and the wider community can enjoy delicious, healthy meals prepared by a dedicated team, many of whom are in recovery themselves. We are really addressing the needs of Stoke-on-Trent and those accessing our services. This lounge is a key part of the community and a wonderful legacy for Noreen." 

The café offers a huge range of healthy choices and all meals are cooked onsite (WithYou).

Councillor Lynn Watkins, cabinet member for health and wellbeing at Stoke-on-Trent City Council said: "It was fantastic to be able to visit the new café and see first-hand how much people are enjoying the facilities. This social enterprise is a great example of where people who have been through hardship have gotten the support they need and are now embracing working in the local community, everyone should feel comfortable when asking for the support they need." 

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