STIR Hadleigh

15/04/2026

Just a couple of images of the yummyness from STIR

27/03/2026

☕️ An Update on STIR & The Next Chapter 🌿

To my wonderful STIR community,
You may have noticed the "To Let" sign in our window recently, and I wanted to reach out personally to share the story behind it.
I had every hope of reopening STIR for the warmer months. However, as life often does, a few things moved in different directions all at once. Since taking over the canteen, I’ve been overwhelmed by how it has gone from strength to strength—it has been an amazing journey, though it meant I had to step away from the daily life at STIR sooner than I expected.
To my surprise, the shop was advertised for sale by the landlord shortly after I took on the new venture. While this was unexpected, it gave me the push to embrace the canteen full-time, with the hope of still bringing STIR back on Fridays this summer.
However, life has recently added some extra pressure.
Family illness has been thrown into the mix, and as a wife and mother of four working full-time for myself, I’ve had to make some tough choices. When one part of that delicate balance falls, everything else has to shift to catch it.
With all of this in mind, I have made the sad decision to officially step away from the shop.
I want to say a massive thank you to every single one of you. Thank you for the support, the giggles, the random conversations, and the friendships we built. Even though our journey together was short, you have all added so much value to my life, and I will always be grateful for the time we spent together.
What’s next?
I’m not disappearing! I’ll be keeping this page, but I will be changing the name and focus to suit my catering business going forward. I’d love for you to stay on this journey with me as I focus my energy there.
Thank you again for everything. 🤍
With love and gratitude
Heidi x

06/11/2025

🌿 A New Chapter for STIR Coffee 🌿

Some of you may already know that back in July, I had the opportunity to take on the management and day-to-day running of a local canteen. The great news is that it has gone from strength to strength — I’ve absolutely loved getting creative in the kitchen and seeing it thrive!

The not-so-great news is that, as much as I’ve tried to juggle both, I am struggling .
Therefore I have had to make a decision to temporarily close STIR Coffee House. This decision hasn’t been easy, but it’s the right one — I simply don’t have the hours in the day to give both spaces the love and attention they deserve at the moment.

That said, this isn’t goodbye entirely! I’m planning to run pop-up workshops and in the new year, when the spring comes I will continue to offer milkshakes and icecreams after school. Catering services and sandwich platters for your family events and local businesses will still be available throughout this time of change.

I am also looking at the opportunity to collaborate with my workshops. If you’re a local business/artist/crafter and you're interested in collaborating or hiring the space, please get in touch — I’d love to hear from you.

All thats left to say is Thank you all for your support, your smiles, and your coffee chats this year at STIR. It’s been such a special community, and I’m so grateful for everyone who’s been a part of the journey so far 💛

22/10/2025

17/10/2025

Enjoyed last year's so much and had a lot of enquires so here it is..... dates for wreath making at STIR, leigh-on-sea Essex

Why not get your buddies together, laugh, create and make memories!

Bring your own bubbles if you want to get in the festive spirit too!

Message 07400 313948 to book your space! Limited numbers so get in quick! 💚

15/10/2025

Thanksbfor persevering with me during this period of change.

I will have an update next week for you all... watch this space x

25/09/2025

🥤🔥

Warm Milkshakes are making a comeback!
Think rich, creamy shakes served warm – the perfect treat for chilly days. Stay tuned for flavors and launch date!

Thanks for all the soft serve love this season! 💛

17/09/2025

Keeping the bus drivers fuelled in Hadleigh Essex on this grey day 💜