A specialist tea room & noshery supporting learning disabled adults.
Step inside and you’ll find coffee, tea, specialist teas, hot chocolate, yummy cakes, gateaux, refreshing drinks and afternoon teas. There’s always a soup of the day and, when the weather turns colder, goulash and stew too — and no doubt a few other things I’ve decided to make along the way! 😂
The atmosphere inside is relaxing, calm and welcoming. That was exactly what I wanted when I rebuilt the tearoom myself, with the help of a maintenance company and a very good friend in Bourne.
I’ve upcycled the furniture, the counter and even the kitchen. It’s taken a lot of time, a lot of hard work and probably a few more ideas than I really needed! 🤣 But we’ve achieved our five-star rating and I’m as proud as punch.
Even more so of our adults.
Every day is different here and every day is fun. Our adults are learning, building confidence, getting involved and becoming such an important part of the tearoom.
Mark is doing a lot more in front of house now too, which is helping him, and our wonderful customers are helping make all of this happen simply by coming through the door, having a cuppa, eating some cake and enjoying the tearoom with us. ❤️
We have people visiting from all over Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Norfolk, as well as Friskney, Wainfleet, Old Leake, Boston and plenty of places beyond.
So come in, have a look around, have a cup of tea or coffee, eat some cake and stay for a while.
That’s what the tearoom is here for. ❤️
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Good morning.Thank you again for all your lovely messages. ❤️I'm just fumbling along at the moment. Scooter riding around my home, planning my journeys with military precision. Cushions, wedges and back support all need transporting from the lounge to the bedroom and back again. It's a bit like running a removal company, except I'm the driver, the porter and the customer, and I only have one wheel that seems to want to go in the right direction! 😂I've even managed a couple of trips into the conservatory, mainly to look out and plan my next project. Every journey is carefully considered. What can I take with me? What job can I do while I'm there? What needs bringing back? It's amazing how much planning goes into travelling about three rooms!I'm beginning to think I need a sat nav, a shopping trolley and possibly a little bell to warn people I'm coming. 🤣Each day I'm choosing a room to tackle. Curtains to wash, cleaning to do and generally dotting the i's and crossing the t's. It takes me about three days to do a room, sometimes four. I've lost count! I can no longer say I don't have time to do the housework. At this rate, I'll have the whole house sparkling before I'm allowed to put my foot down again.If it wasn't for this little knee scooter, I think I'd be tearing my hair out. At least I can potter about and feel I'm achieving something, even if my journeys resemble a rather slow delivery service. 😅It's been a little quiet in the tearoom over the last week. Our participants, however, are keeping themselves busy. They seem to be cleaning so thoroughly every day that not a speck of dust remains. Yes, we've had customers, just not as many as usual, and I'm saddened by that. So much so that I'm teetering on the edge of going in to give things a push along, or at the very least, have a scrumptious breakfast!I do have to ring the orthopaedics today. I seem to be developing a blister of sorts on my heel. That's what it feels like anyway. I don't really want to bother them. They're so busy, and I've done everything they've told me to do. The consultant's warnings about what could happen have frightened me a little, though, and I certainly don't want anything to hinder the healing.So, another phone call and another little interruption to their workload. But I suppose that's what they're there for.Then there's the business of getting lifts everywhere. I've lost my independence, and I really don't like it. I've never wanted to be a burden to anyone!I guess I'm feeling a little sorry for myself today.I miss Hope like crazy. My cuddles have disappeared, and the only conversationalist I usually have isn't here. She's far too bouncy at the moment, and I can't manage to see to her needs. I would talk to her about everything, my worries, my joys and all the little things that happen during the day. She was a very good listener, even if she did occasionally have other ideas!Now I'm talking out loud to nobody, explaining my plans for the day and what I might achieve as I travel from one end of the house to the other. What can I carry? What job can I do on the way? Should I stop if it hurts? I even tell myself off quite regularly. At least I don't have anyone arguing back! 😂My foot hasn't touched the ground since 8th October. What a strange thing to say. And I've still got another six weeks before I even get to see a plan for putting a toe on the ground. Patience is not one of my strongest qualities!Things were a little fraught at the tearoom last week too, as Henk needed an ambulance. He's home now, thankfully, but still not well enough to sit in the tearoom.Tina and Angus have been supervising, and our wonderful adults have swallowed their fears and just got on with the work they do. I've seen them, they visit often, and I cannot tell you how proud I am of them. ❤️So, I'm thinking I might just go and join them for an all-day breakfast. Perhaps a pizza, sausage roll or burger. It won't be long before the goulash returns, along with my soups.If I just go in to cook something, I'll feel I've achieved a little more. Of course, standing at the cooker with my foot elevated is going to be an interesting exercise. I'm going to have to work out how to manage that one!But who am I to ignore a challenge?This is going to be one very interesting risk assessment. 😕😅Please keep supporting them. They are doing a wonderful job, and it means so much to know the tearoom keeps going even when I'm not quite where I want to be.See you soon. ❤️
We may be on a reduced however until the boss is back on her feet;Warm, hearty comfort food is waiting for you at Grandmas Pudding Co. Specialist Tearoom! Our newly launched shortened Winter Menu 2026/2027 is officially here, packed with cozy classics, customisable breakfasts, and mouthwatering signature dishes designed to keep the chill away.Whether you are looking for a quick bite after a brisk walk or a relaxed family meal, here is a taste of what we are serving up this season:🍕 Pizzas & Handcrafted Burgers9-Inch Pizzas (£8.00): Made fresh with your choice of toppings, including classic Margherita, Hawaiian, Meat Feast, BBQ Chicken, Blue Cheese with Walnut & Honey, or Vegetarian. All flavours are available gluten-free!Signature Burger (£7.50): A true winter warmer. Choose between Lorne sausage topped with maple & pineapple, Brie, bacon, and cranberry cheese, OR a delicious lamb & mint burger served with cool tzatziki sauce.🍳 Your Breakfast, Your SizeStart your morning exactly the way you like it with our fully customizable breakfast options:Small Breakfast (£6.00): Sausage or bacon, 1 egg, 1 toast, and your choice of beans or tomatoes.Medium Breakfast (£8.00): 1 sausage, 1 bacon, 1 hash brown, 1 egg, 1 toast, plus beans or tomatoes.Large Breakfast (£14.00): The ultimate feast! 2 sausages, 2 bacon, 2 hash browns, 2 eggs, 1 toast, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, and optional black pudding.🍰 On the Side & Sweet TreatsChips (£3.00): The perfect hot, crispy side.All Cakes (£3.50): Pair your hot drink with a slice of our delicious daily cake selection.🌾 Quality You Can TasteWe care deeply about where our food comes from. All of our meats are proudly sourced from local smallholders right here in Lincolnshire. We also offer a variety of gluten-free options and separate gluten-free items to ensure everyone can dine safely and comfortably (please note: we do not serve halal meat).❤️ A Little Kindness Goes a Long WayWhen you dine with us, you are supporting a wonderful cause. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), every single cup of tea served helps someone in our local community build confidence, learn new skills, and feel part of a team.Come on in, grab a cozy seat, and enjoy great food that does great things!A tearoom that has never changed it's ethos since opening in May 2021
Good morning.Once again, thank you so much for supporting the tearoom. ❤️I believe you had another lovely day yesterday, whilst I was whisked off for a few appointments and then to the hospital.You would think it might feel strange being out after 2.5 weeks indoors, but it didn't. It was warm, there were a few damaged trees along the journey, but everything felt surprisingly normal. Apart from the new experience of getting out of my home, negotiating a few steps and getting into the car!Angus was driving, and it was just like a normal journey. 😊Whizzing around on the knee scooter at the doctor's brought some amusement, particularly as I circled around to turn. Even the blood test went surprisingly well for once. Blood actually came out on tap! That is SO unusual for me. Normally, getting blood out of me is a bit like trying to squeeze water out of a stone. 🤣Then it was back into the car and off to the hospital.The knee scooter wasn't going to be much use in there, so I had to succumb to Angus pushing me around instead. I think he was imagining himself on a race track! 🏎️I saw the consultant and had a new cast fitted. Pink, of course! It was fitted by a neighbour from the village, and I must say, he and the older chap working alongside him were incredibly efficient. Once again, I've had the privilege of being cared for by some amazing NHS staff. ❤️Unfortunately, I'm going to be out of action for a little while longer than I'd hoped. Eight weeks without putting weight on my foot!EIGHT DAMN WEEKS! 😱If I'm honest, it's a little more uncomfortable tonight. My foot needed to be gently repositioned after being in the same place for a couple of weeks, so it's taking a bit of getting used to. I completely understand why it needed doing, though.I felt like a teenager choosing the colour of my cast. I've never broken anything before, so if I'm going to do it, I'm having the full experience. Pink cast and all! 😂Back home, the ramp was in place, the knee scooter was ready, and I was back indoors. Now I need to get used to the new arrangements and my rather snug new cast.There's still some bruising and swelling, but fingers crossed that will start to settle down soon. I'm going to take things gently for a while and let my foot get used to its new position.Then I'll be back up on the mobility scooter so I can do my bit!One of the hardest things, though, is missing Hope. 💔She can't just jump all over me, so I could be in trouble! I'm hoping she might visit, but I don't want to upset her by having her come and then having to leave again. I'm sending her something with my smell on it, so she doesn't forget me.Angus is taking good care of her, and she's enjoying the company of the rest of her pack. These are the dogs she's walked and played with since the day I adopted her, so I know she's safe and happy.I just miss her. ❤️🐾So, we keep going, and the tearoom is still bobbing along without me in it.THAT'S HARD!It's lovely knowing everyone is getting on with things, and I'm so proud of them, but it's also a little tearful watching from the sidelines. I'm used to being there, doing my bit, and now I have to sit still and let everyone else do it.Fingers crossed, they bring me a lovely coffee over today. I really miss my coffee! A gentle taste of the best beans, full of flavour without being bitter. ☕️😋Please keep supporting them. They're doing an AMAZING job, and I'm incredibly proud of every one of them.In other news, I've developed a rather worrying love affair with Quavers and Star Bars. 🤣I don't know what's happened to me. Is this what happens when you're confined to the house? Does the brain start sending out emergency snack signals because the legs aren't getting enough exercise?The Quavers are light, airy and practically dissolve on the tongue, so I'm telling myself they're almost medicinal. A little puff of cheesy happiness. Surely that's good for the soul? 🧀😂Then there's the Star Bar. Oh, the Star Bar! A glorious combination of chocolate, caramel and peanuts. Basically, a little brick of happiness. One bite and suddenly the world seems a better place. It's like a hug from a chocolate factory. ❤️Perhaps my body is demanding comfort food to compensate for the lack of mobility. Or perhaps the knee scooter has developed a sweet tooth and is secretly influencing my shopping list!I'm not sure where this is going, but at this rate, the NHS will be sending a physio to help me walk again and a nutritionist to stage an intervention. 🤣Still, if I'm going to be stuck indoors for eight weeks, I might as well have something to look forward to. Although I suspect my next challenge will be trying to reach the Quavers without launching myself across the room.Now THAT would be an accident worth avoiding! 😜I won't see you later, but hopefully the tearoom will!Take care, and thank you again for all your kindness and support. ❤️
