21.05.2017 'Ready & Available For Hire'

The renovation is finally finished.  Austin has undergone engine upgrades as well as cosmetic surgery and is now a fully equipped prosecco and cocktail bar.  Sarah has been back in the classroom to gain the necessary license qualification to sell alcohol to the public and continues to work on the 'mundane' aspects of the business like sourcing the correct insurances and writing up risk assessments.  Even a small business like ours requires many requirements to ensure we remain legal and able to operate.  We have enjoyed the journey with Austin and would love to start another vintage restoration in the future but for now we will concentrate on getting Austin working hard so others can enjoy him as much as we do.  Watch this space for further blog posts on upcoming events.  If you read this and have enjoyed the journey too please come and say 'hi' if you see us out and about.

01.05.2017 "Cheers"

One thing we have learnt throughout this six month venture is that patience and attention to detail is paramount.  We are aiming for a high quality finish with many eye-catching features.  The fun really begins now we have an 'almost' finished bar (just awaiting the taps and cooling system).  We are in the process of sourcing the prosecco and other drinks so we can market a range of flavoured beverages which ooze vintage character and style.  We have taken our own photographs for our website and this is another project which is almost ready to go live.  Bank Holiday Sunday was spent scouring the many antique shops of Hemswell to purchase unusual props and useable objects including an old gas lamp, a vintage radio, a brownie camera and a brass bell (more photo's to follow).