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Owners of much-loved Dumbarton cafe to hand over the reins after 43 years
30.11.2022 - 16:15 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Owners of a much-loved Dumbarton café are handing over the reins after serving locals for 43 years.
Overlooking the High Street, The Gossip Shop has been a constant in the life of many residents since it was opened by Mary Baker in 1979.
For four decades, the business has been lovingly run by the Dumbarton woman and her three daughters – Karen, Marie Joe and Clare.
However, the family have decided to hang up their aprons when the lease ends in March next year.
Karen Greer told the Lennox Herald: “We have decided to retire. It was just a personal decision.
“We are trying to sell the business because I would like The Gossip Shop to continue since it has been running for 43 years. I would like someone to take it over, care for it and run it the way we have.
“It has been part of the community for a long time, and we have lots of lovely customers who I would like to see still being able to come.
“We have been overwhelmed by the lovely comments.
“It has been kind of bittersweet, but we think it is time to retire and take time for ourselves.
“The 43 years have been magic, I have loved every minute of it, and it’s not been like work at all.
“I am looking forward to the freedom of doing what I want to do, from short breaks to spending more time with my wee grandson.
“To work with people that care about the business has been phenomenal.
“We do want someone to take over who will feel the same.
“We have had a few responses, on that front, from people who want to continue it to those who want to change it, but it is encouraging.”
Mary risked everything to take over the cafe, leaving her job of more than 20 years as an auxiliary nurse.
She previously told the Lennox it was the best decision she ever made, saying: “We have absolutely loved it
“We
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