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Weirdigans is a Festival Cafe; we also provide tents and run bars at private parties. Photos Food
& Drinks...Are exclusively organic. We
use fairtrade produce where possible, and try to source fresh
ingredients locally. Everything
is vegetarian and we have vegan options. Menu NEWSFLASH!!! 'Mama Weirdigans' Hostel due to open May 1st!!! --- A new adventure for Weirdigans: we're renting a lovely old building in Hebden Bridge and we're turning it into a hostel for travellers, hikers, backpackers and visitors to this quirky & vibrant Yorkshire town. We'll still be doing Weirdigans Cafe at festivals too... See 'News' for more info... Venue...We
generally operate the cafe from a 30' x 20' green canvas Bedouin-style
tent. We have a 16ft
octagonal tent which can be used instead of the big tent where space or
time are limited. We also have a second large tent which we sometimes
use as an annexe to the cafe, in which to run
workshops, acoustic music sessions etc. Our tents can be hired for
private events. 'Special
Tents' Energy... Our lights and music are solar-powered. We use a self-built 12-volt LED lighting system which is very energy efficient as well as being unique and beautiful. We use real crockery not disposables and we reuse, recycle or compost as much of our waste as possible. Ethos...We run the Cafe in an ethical and co-operative way. All Weirdigans take turns at washing-up, serving tea and preparing food. There’s no owner or manager raking in profits. We take minimum wages and some of us do a lot of work on a voluntary basis because our priority is making Weirdigans a more eco, more lovely venue. Extra
things we do... Acoustic Music - Weirdigans co-hosts the Acoustic Space with The Wierdstring Band at Solfest and Knockengorroch, encouraging unplugged performances and late-night music sessions at these and other festivals. Birthday Cakes!
- If you want to surprise a friend with a birthday cake at a
festival, let us know a day or so in advance and we'll put
aside a
cake of your choice to be presented at a pre-arranged time complete
with candles and fanfare. It'll set you back £12 (a
discount
on the slice-by-slice price). LEDfantastic - Dave Weirdigan hosts talks, workshops and demonstrations in LED technology. When not busy in the cafe he can be booked to install low energy, long-lasting lighting in your home, vehicle or venue. Email smileyd@ledfantastic.com Education & Campaigning - The Weirdigan crew are involved in a wide range of green issues and activities - from Greenpeace actions to teaching the principles of wind-power to green woodworking - and we incorporate these into the Cafe when possible. Organic Bars - Weirdigans can be hired to run bars at private parties; more info here. Tent Rental - We can provide tented venues for private events - parties, weddings, handfastings, festivals, camps... or wherever you'd like us to be. See 'Special Tents'. Official bits...Weirdigans has membership of NMTF (National Market Traders Federation) and is registered with Calderdale Council. References and copies of all legal documents (insurance, Health & Safety policy, Food Hygiene & 1st Aid certificates, fire safety checks etc.) can be provided on request. Contact Us for more information. Site hosted by Green ISP/Green WebHost |