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‘Last chance’ to save Cafe Kino
The team behind Cafe Kino have launched a crowdfunder in a last-ditch effort to save the “vital space”.
The team who run the workers’ cooperative and vegan community cafe on Stokes Croft say they are currently “at a crossroads” and are hoping to raise £45,000 to “help to secure its future”.
“This is our last chance to save Cafe Kino,” said team member Lauren, who said that Cafe Kino “has been a cornerstone of Bristol’s alternative community for over 20 years”.
Lauren said: “If you’re familiar with Kino, you’ll know it’s much more than a place to eat; it’s a vibrant hub for creativity, activism and connection.
“However, like many small businesses, we’ve been struggling financially for a while, and now we need your support to keep our doors open.”
The crowdfunder has the goal of not only saving the cafe but also “reimagining it as a more dynamic venue for community events, workshops and gatherings”.
Lauren said: “By supporting this campaign, you’re not just helping to save a cafe, you’re standing up for Bristol’s independent spirit and resisting the tide of gentrification and homogenisation in our city.”
To find out more and to donate, visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-cafe-kino
Main photo: Martin Booth
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