The mayor of St Albans has officially opened a new community café at the city's Salvation Army church.

Named 'Sally's' the café will be open to the public four mornings per week, from Tuesday to Friday, and also offers a space for different groups to access.

The Centre 33 charity will also utilise the café to serve around 30 hot meals every evening to those who cannot afford them.

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The mayor, Cllr Anthony Rowlands, expressed his delight over the Salvation Army's desire to "create an environment that is welcoming for everyone. A place where people can come together, feel included and where that special touch shines through."

Sally's will be manned by a small, dedicated band of volunteers led by manager Sandra Orchard who said: "We have a massive sense of purpose about what we do and are all very passionate about it."

Herts Advertiser: Sally's café opening at St Albans Salvation Army. Sally's café opening at St Albans Salvation Army. (Image: Supplied by Bill Hamilton)

Further information can be found at www.salvationarmy.org.uk/st-albans