Bead Sew Crafty

05/05/2026

The Horsenden Loaf is under pressure — and we need your support.

We’ve had a really tough few months since Christmas. New hoarding across the site (for health & safety) has seriously impacted how we operate.

Access between our bakery and kiosks has been cut off, putting huge strain on the team and the business. This means:
* Higher staffing costs just to function
* Less seating for you to enjoy the space
* Losing things like our Sunday lunches — a key part of keeping us going

The changes have hit us hard, and the lack of support from the Council has been deeply frustrating.

With local elections coming up, this is a moment to be heard. We’re calling on local candidates — especially those focused on sustainability and local resilience — to support small, community-rooted businesses like ours.

👉 If Horsenden matters to you:
* Ask your local candidates where they stand
* Share this post
* Show your support

We’ve built Horsenden Loaf from the ground up, with community and sustainability at its heart. We want to be here for the long term — but we need support to make that possible.

**How we vote on Thursday will affect our next 8 years. Now’s the moment to choose candidates who will stand up for our community!**

05/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who responded, shared, and reached out after yesterday’s post. The support, kind words, and comments mean a huge amount — and remind us just how much this place matters.

The Horsenden Loaf isn’t just a bakery. It’s a place people meet, slow down, and connect. It’s local food, made with care. It’s jobs, skills, and something we’ve all built together over time — in partnership with Perivale Brewery (), the Friends of Horsenden (), and the wider network of site partners who make this place so special.

Right now, that’s under real pressure.

Alongside the access issues, we’re also dealing with ongoing problems with the site toilets — something that still hasn’t been properly resolved. Not the most glamorous topic, we know… and not something anyone wants to discover mid-coffee! With summer coming and more people visiting, this puts even more strain on the whole space.

If Horsenden Loaf can’t keep going, it’s not just a business that’s lost:
* It’s jobs
* It’s a community hub
* It’s a space that brings joy to so many people

If Horsenden means something to you, now is the time to speak up. We need our community behind us.

Here’s how you can help:
* Share this post so more people understand what’s happening
* Comment with what Horsenden means to you
* Tag people who love this place
* Ask local decision-makers what they’re doing to support Horsenden and other community spaces

Frankly, we’d rather be talking about our bakes, not bathrooms — but the more visible this is, the harder it is to ignore.

09/12/2025

24/11/2025

We'll be at the North End Road Christmas market in Fulham on Saturday, 6th December from 10-4pm! Stop by our stall to see our latest handmade decorations, jewellery and gifts.🎄