PLANS for the future of an Eden enterprise have been shared with the area’s MP.

The MP for Penrith and the Border, Rory Stewart, visited 4EDEN’s latest venture, Cafe4EDEN, at Brougham Hall, near Penrith and says he was impressed with the food and service.

Owning a cafe has been a long-term plan for 4EDEN’s chief officer, Jacqui Taylor, as well as helping people with learning disabilities develop skills and provide employment for them.

Once people are trained in the cafe they are offered paid work on weekends. All food served there is prepared by people supported by 4EDEN.

To raise funds to buy their own building - Ullswater House, Penrith - 4EDEN worked in partnership wit a local brewery to create and sell its own ale - Vanya Yam. Ullswater House has now been bought by the team but Brew4EDEN still continue to make ale for their other businesses.

Talking about the visit, Mr Stewart said: “I was really impressed by the brilliant initiative shown by 4EDEN and the great variety of projects they have going on.

“The drive of those working at 4EDEN to come up with different ideas and help people build up their skills is really fantastic to see. The cafe is a real gem and I’d encourage everyone to pop in.”