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A new community café is open for business in Thatcham. The Hidden Gem Cafe opened in Alice Bye Court care home, in Bluecoats, last Monday (July 8). And the face behind the enterprise is Natacha Parker. Newburytoday spoke to Miss Parker about her new venture, breaking stereotypes and her plans to integrate into the community once business is established. “We’re primarily here for the residents,” she said. “We’ve got 52 flats and they’ve had nothing for eight months here. “But we’re open to the outside as well. “It’s about making people aware it’s a community hub where everyone is welcome. “We w…

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