DUNOON Burgh Hall’s popular café is to close temporarily throughout November, with a decision on reopening expected in early December.
The Dunoon Burgh Hall Trust has confirmed the closure, citing a seasonal drop in visitor numbers ahead of the busy Christmas period.
However, the hall itself will remain open, with all scheduled events, exhibitions and regular weekly activities continuing as normal.
Trust chairman Greg Girard said the decision to close the café had not been taken lightly.
He explained: “We have decided to temporarily close our café during the month of November.
“It’s not a decision which has been made lightly, but it does reflect a seasonal lull in footfall before a busy Christmas season.”
Mr Girard thanked customers and hall users for their continued support and said he looked forward to welcoming them back when the café reopens.
“We would like to thank all our customers and hall users for their immense support – we look forward to welcoming them all back in due course for plenty of coffee, soup, home baking and a very warm welcome in our lovely cafe.
“And I would personally like to take this opportunity to thank our hardworking staff and volunteers for their amazing commitment and help.”
He also urged the local community not to let the café closure deter them from visiting the venue.
“While the cafe may be closed, our programme of events and activities continues and we would like to urge people across Dunoon and the wider Cowal area to continue to support our amazing programme and the staff and volunteers who work so hard to bring it all together for the community.”
The Trust will review the café’s reopening in early December.
Dunoon Burgh Hall’s regular winter opening hours are 11am to 3pm, Thursday to Saturday, with scheduled evening events and activities continuing outside those hours.
