Cafe owners warns customers to support other independents

The former owner of the Hubb coffee shop in Burbage has urged customers to support small businesses after announcing the cafe's closure.

The cafe, once called The Loquacious Baker, on Strutt Road was taken over more than five years ago. 

The owner posted on the Hubb Cafe's social media channels to announce its permanent closure saying: 

"After 5½ wonderful years, HUBB has now closed its doors permanently. While this isn’t how I ever imagined our story ending, I wanted to take a moment to say the most heartfelt thank you, firstly to me team & my husband for always supporting me and to all of you for making this wonderful journey possible."

"Like so many small independent businesses, the last few years have been incredibly tough. Rising costs and challenges beyond our control have made it harder and harder to keep going, and sadly, this time we couldn’t find a way through.Your support has meant the world, every visit, every kind word, every coffee and slice of cake bought made a difference. You’ve helped create something truly special, and I’ll forever be proud of what HUBB became."

The post ended with a plea to customers to support other small businesses locally. 

"Please keep supporting your local independents, they need you now more than ever. Behind every small business is someone pouring their heart into what they do, just like I did here."

After recent negative publicity surrounding empty shops in Hinckley, those responsible for promoting the town told Fosse 107 that "positivity was needed."

Read Hinckley BID's post in full here.