A VILLAGE coffee shop is celebrating having raised more than £250,000 for charity.

Over the past 18 years, the volunteer-run North Curry Community Coffee Shop, has raised the sum for good causes large and small through sales of teas, coffees and snacks, cards, crafts and more.

Among those to have received donations from the shop is Dementia UK, who said: “Your donation will help us grow the number of specialist Admiral Nurses so they can provide a lifeline to more families facing dementia.”

Love Musgrove, the Musgrove Park Hospital charity, said the shop’s donation and support “enables us to continue to improve the experience of patients”.

A spokesperson said the coffee shop had gone from strength to strength, and was helping make the village – and those around it – “thriving communities, attracting many visitors throughout the year”.

Meanwhile, volunteers are always needed to help out, and can find out more by calling 01823 491414 during opening hours between 10am and 4.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday, (4pm between December and February), or by popping in to the shop.