Popular restaurant near Walsall damaged during Storm Goretti issues update
A popular Sutton park lakeside restaurant has messaged customers and supporters to inform them of the situation as it remains closed due to the effects of Storm Goretti.
The Bracebridge put out the message on social media to inform the public that due to damage caused by the storm, the restaurant was still unable to open.
The restaurant, which is set next to Sutton Park, said this had included power and internet issues, and the stretch tent and outdoor area had been severely damaged as a result of the storm, with the damage also being described by the restaurant as not insurable.
It said that due to the ongoing power and internet issues and fallen trees on the road towards the restaurant, it would not be able to open until at least Wednesday this week.
The owners did raise a more positive note by thanking those people who had offered to help remove the tent, aid with repairs and clear the area around the site and said that, subject to power being restored and the road reopened, it could reopen on Wednesday.
The message from the Bracebridge read: "Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who has called, messaged and commented with support over the last couple of days on this dire situation, it genuinely means more than we can say.
"Unfortunately, we’ve been advised that the storm damage is not insurable, and that our stretch tent is not repairable.
"With the council closing the roads due to fallen trees, and ongoing power and internet issues, we sadly need to remain closed today, tomorrow and Tuesday at a minimum.
"On Tuesday, we’ll have some very kind helpers on site to begin removing the tent and repairing whatever we can, with the hope of reopening on Wednesday, subject to the road reopening and power being restored.
"For those who have offered help, thank you. If anyone is free and would like to lend a hand, we’ll be on site Tuesday, January 13 from 10am.
"We will come armed with off-grid facilities to make coffee.
"Once again, thank you all. Your kindness has truly helped make a very difficult situation that little bit easier.
"Sam, Emma, Andy, Sam S, Mark, Zicco and the whole team at The Bracebridge."
