Holy Island cafe opened by man who grew up on Lindisfarne

Causeway Cafe, a catering van located between Holy Island’s causeway and castle, has opened for business.
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After a busy first week, owner Mark Douglas who grew up on the island, is over the moon.

He said: “I’ve been into fishing since I left school but I’ve been retired for two years now. I wanted something to do really, a new thing to focus on.

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"It’s been good so far, a week in, but I’m prepared for a busy summer.”

The Causeway Cafe will be open until the end of the summer.The Causeway Cafe will be open until the end of the summer.
The Causeway Cafe will be open until the end of the summer.

The food spot is serving a range of meals ideal for picnics – breakfast rolls, fresh sandwiches and a range of drinks seven days a week.

Now living in Berwick, Mark has done a full circle as he spends his days on Holy Island again, like he did growing up.

He added: “It’s so nice to be back on the island. I left school and moved on but now I’m back with a little catering van.”

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