17/06/2026
🩵A Little Update 🩵
Albert Road Park Caversham
After a lot of thought, we wanted to share an update with everyone.
Unfortunately, we haven’t managed to find someone to take on the van in a way that worked for both them and us, so sadly we will no longer be trading in the park.
First and foremost, we want to say a huge thank you to all of you for your years of support, loyalty, friendship, and countless cups of coffee and gingerbread people shared along the way. You helped turn a small idea into something really special, and we will always be grateful for that.
We also wanted to address a couple of rumours we’ve seen circulating online:
❌ “She couldn’t afford the upkeep of the van so took it away.”
❌ “She wanted to sell it but had no takers because it was never open.”
The honest reason is much simpler than that.
We have had a really difficult time recently with a close family member being seriously ill. It has made us stop, reflect, and reassess what is truly important. As many of you will understand, situations like this remind you that life is precious, time is short, and family is everything.
We are incredibly proud of what we achieved. The business started from scratch following redundancy during the Covid furlough period, and what began as a challenge grew into something we never imagined. There is still so much more we could do with it, but right now feels like the right time to focus on ourselves, our family, and getting our weekends back.
Thank you again for every visit, every recommendation, every kind word, and every friendship we’ve made along the way.
Please look after yourselves and your lovely families, make lots of memories, and continue enjoying the park for us. ❤️
With love and gratitude,
Clare - Ginger Perkins Artisan Bakery
