Caravan café comes to Carrington

Our caravan café has a new home, bringing coffee, conversation and connection to the Carrington community.

Originally based at Talbarra, the caravan recently made the journey to Carrington and is now known as ‘Café 16’, providing a popular meeting place for retirement village and residential care residents, their families and the community.

Sporting a fresh coat of paint, the café is open Wednesday to Sunday, offering coffees and teas expertly brewed by barista Anna and a delicious selection of refreshments including cakes, slices and cinnamon donuts.

Administration Manager Debbie Riddle said the café was particularly popular on weekends, with the eye-popping colour even attracting passing motorists.

“Residents and their families love catching up at the café and it’s become a new coffee spot for the local community as well,” Debbie said.

Wednesday mornings are a busy time at Café 16, where volunteers Bev and Krissy catch up with residents each week.

It’s a full-circle moment for Bev who was among the first team members when Carrington opened 25 years ago. Krissy is also a familiar face at the home, having worked as a personal care worker and then receptionist at the front desk for many years.

General Manager Sam Bolanghe said it was testament to the strong community spirit at Carrington that even former team members can’t stay away!

“We’ve got a vibrant community here at Carrington and we’re looking forward to celebrating our 25-year anniversary later this year, which Café 16 will no doubt play a big part in!” he said.

Banner image: General Manager (Sam) centre and team at Café 16.