A cafe with the aim of connecting the community through food has opened in Stratford.
The Bridge on Fenton opened two months ago in the former RSA restaurant, leased by MountainView Vineyard Church.
Corrina Sheed, wife of MountainView Vineyard Church pastor John Sheed, says the restaurant has been welcomed "graciously" by the community.
"People are very excited that we're in the RSA building as it's a long-established Stratford facility. We have people come in and share their stories from how they worked in the kitchen or other ways they were involved with the RSA when it was open. It's great to hear all those stories."
The cafe has paid staff assisted by church volunteers. Recipes for some of the food on offer are from families of the church.