The Whale Tail Cafe

Hard hats at the ready folks!!!!! The scaffolding is going up on the 2nd of September and the job of replacing the roof begins on the 9th - eeeeek! We shall he open until the day before, Sunday the 8th - and will hopefully return within a fortnight, but it might go on a little longer depending on what Shaun and the lads find as they strip the roof back. Single Step will be open throughout though.
I goes without saying, this could not have happened without the kindness of this amazing community we are privileged to belong to and to say thank you doesn't seem enough, but THANK YOU, from our hearts. X # #

PS we will be open this bank holiday Monday. X # #

Our summer art exhibition has had a top up! Artist Beki Harrison popped in yesterday and delivered 8 more pieces to brighten up the walls, as well as a whole load of fresh cards. They're all available to buy in the cafe until August 31st.

We’ve still got some tables left for tonight’s final fundraising quiz - give us a bell if you’d like one!

We still can’t believe we’ve reached our £40k target! Absolutely gobsmacked! For anyone already booked in and wondering, though, we are still going ahead with our planned Quiz Night next Monday - any and all contributions still very gratefully received as a contingency budget would be extremely useful. If you fancy the quiz, grab a table by dropping us a line - reckon it’ll be a good do!

Just checking in with some phenomenal news.
WE/YOU .........have only gone and smashed the £40k amount we need to replace the roof and do the building works!!!
A massive effort which has produced the most amazing result. We will never be able to repay people's kindness and the outpouring of support for us and Single Step is truly humbling.
I would like to say a massive thank you to the members of the Whale Tail staff, who have worked so hard (and for free) to host a number of events. Also thank you to Quizmaster Harvey for his amazing Monday night quizzes. J G Ramsden has been on hand with his sound system - again totally free of charge.
Lucy Wright and Will Shelmerdine who have been the driving force behind this whole campaign.
We have the roof replacement booked in for the 9th September and we cannot wait for it to be completed so we can celebrate the Raising of the Roof!!!!!

Our walls are absolutely covered with colour today thanks to a lovely new exhibition from returning artist Beki Harrison, who’s brought in a whopping 34 pieces! A delightful selection of her work is also available in gift card form on the counter. Do pop in for a gander. They’re available until August 30th.

Last chance to grab one of these wonderful pieces of work from Lidia Ranns, don’t miss out! They’re available until we close tomorrow afternoon.

The start of our goats cheese, leek, smoky vegan bacon and fig quiches.

Jack created this lovely dish of marinated wild mushrooms and griddled Chinese cabbage skewers with a lentil, cucumber and green bean salad, pickled pink onions, organic basmati rice and miso dressing. Vegan and gluten free for heck's sake.

Time to get yourself booked in for our next Quiz for the Roof! 7pm on Monday the 8th of July, just give us a buzz on 01524845133 to book. See you there :)

INTERVIEW: One last push as much-loved Lancaster healthy eating cafe and shop aim to 'Raise for the Roof' Staff at two mainstays of Lancaster's healthy eating and cultural life are calling for one last push in their campaign for a new roof.

Vegan Key Lime pie is back. X

Words cannot express how grateful we are to the man, the legend that is Barrie Marshall. He has donated a stupendous £10,000 to our roof fund. Free poached eggs on toast for life, Barrie!
We are so fortunate to live in this community. We have had other unbelievably generous donations from so many customers and friends of the cafe and Single Step. We are overwhelmed by your generosity. X # #

Happy 21st Birthday Sam. Lots of love from your staff. X # # #

The Whaley garden is really trying to get into the summer vibe. Quite a few brave bees buzzing about. Come on June!!!!

We’re loving this exhibition from brilliant local artist Lidia Ranns, lots of lovely local sights beautifully done 😍 Don’t miss out on them, they’re up until the 30th of June

Huge thanks to everyone who reacted to the article The Lancaster Guardian very kindly shared. We’ve had a terrific response and have had over £1000 donated over the last couple of days which takes us to almost £22k! Consider us bowled over! Thanks also to Lancaster BID for offering us their regular Guardian slot.

Long-established Lancaster co-operative in race against time to raise funds for a new roof Staff at a long-established Lancaster café and wholefood shop have reached the halfway mark in their bid to raise funds for a new roof before winter sets in.

Still a few tables left for tonight - give us a buzz if you’d like one!

Don’t forget to get your table booked in for our quiz night on monday! Call us on 01524 845 133 to book.

Don’t forget to get your table booked in for our quiz night on monday! Call us on 01524 845 133 to book.

We've only gone and hit a honking great milestone! Our Raise For The Roof campaign has officially reached £20k! 🥳 We'd just like to take the opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to everybody who has helped and contributed so far, we're absolutely flabbergasted at the amount of support you lovely lot have given us. Thank you all, sincerely ❤️

We'd also like to make a special mention of (in no particular order) Relic Plastic, Corbett ink, Q***r Boots, Brew, Farm Yard Brew Co, Lancaster Music Co-op, Anna Oakes-Monger, Radhe Crayola Bradley, Ash Quarmby, The Park, Jumbo Boogie, Harvey Gilbert, Pat Simmons, Filthy Laugh, Guitar Gav, Christopher J, Holm, Lancaster Brewery, Lancaster Film Initiative, Sewing Café Lancaster Community, Diane Hinson Fool Moon, Raymond Jennings, Made By Harvey, Liz Mellen Ceramics, Anita Chamberlain, Kay Maynard, ColourWorks, LUSH Lancaster and Lancaster Fun Palace for their invaluable support - thank you so much folks!

It has to be said though that we're still a ways off our target, so we're making a final push over the summer - keep your eyes out for upcoming events, get yourself a table booked for the Quiz next Monday, come and grab a T-shirt or a tote bag and please do like, share, wave your arms around and shout from any (stable) rooftop you can find to help us get the message out.

Once again, everybody, thank you so so much ❤️

Time to grab yourself a table for our next quiz night, coming up on Monday the 3rd of June at 7pm. Hosted by the inimitable Harvey - all proceeds go towards our new roof. Give us a buzz on 01524 845 133 to book in.

Morning all! Just a big thank you for a much busier week so far. You are amazing!
Also we shall be open from 9 am to 3.30 pm on Bank Holiday Monday. Xx

Here she is! Lush!

Fig, raspberry and almond bakewell in progress. Scrumbly. X

A wonderful woman has just dropped off the most gorgeous bag of earrings, necklaces and bracelets to sell to raise money for the roof. I am speechless!!!! So kind. Thank you so much.
Also today we have received £100 donation!
Just wanted to thank everyone who has donated, whatever the amount, it is all appreciated. We are lucky enough to have had some substantial amounts given to the fund. At times such as these, you know who your friends are. X