A group of West Suffolk Wheelers braved icy roads and light snow showers to celebrate an end to a memorable year of Wednesday rides at the Hollow Trees Farm Shop, Semer. After visiting 20 quality tea rooms throughout East Anglia during the year, the Wheelers presented their prestigious award for Tea Room of the Year to the Woodlands Coffee Shop at Hollow Trees, during their recent celebration lunch. The Wednesday rides are a year-round weekly event taking in 50 miles of the beautiful East Anglian countryside and sampling quality fayre at tea rooms in the area. The Wheelers are pictured presenting their Certificate to owner Sally Bendall, front row on the right, and coffee shop staff, Chloe, Trisha and Tristan.

The award was based on the consistently, good range of fresh, homemade cakes and scones, quality Tea Pigs tea, light welcoming indoor seating area, large, pleasant outside seating area with umbrellas, clean toilets, friendly staff, and value for money. This award continues the shop’s winning ways; last year they were the Winner of Best Coffee Shop in the Suffolk Food and Drink awards 2008, and in 2009 won Best Farm Shop in the same competition.