Speyside residents serving up community cheer at Aberlour Tea Room

Residents and staff at Speyside Care Home have resumed their weekly pop-up tea room at the newly reopened Aberlour Old Station.

The venue was closed for almost a year after sustaining flood damage, forcing the pop-up tea room to operate from the care home itself.

But now, every Thursday afternoon during the summer months, they’ll be back at the station serving up teas, coffees and homemade baked goods to visitors.

Speyside manager Louise Gillies said: “We are immensely grateful to Aberlour Community Association for allowing us to use the tea room once again.

“It's heart-warming to see our residents contributing to the vibrancy of the village.

“The closure of the tea room was a big loss to the village. Our residents are absolutely delighted to back.”

Proceeds from the weekly tea room sessions will contribute to Speyside Care Home's comfort fund, supporting various entertainment and activities.

This is the third year the care home’s pop-up café has been in operation.

This summer will also see the return of Speyside’s popular playscheme for local children. Meanwhile its choir The Heart Strings Choir is tuning up for a busy summer of performances in the village and in neighbouring care homes.

Speyside has been recognised by the Care Inspectorate for its close connections to the local area. In its last report in November 2022, it wrote: "The home was integrated into the local community and people were visible and active members of the village."

Speyside Care Home’s pop-up tea room takes place every Thursday from 2pm-4.30pm.

The venue is also open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

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