Worthing café survives first year after opening one week before lockdown

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Just over twelve months ago Jordan Luxford opened his first café at what was arguably the worst possible time.

Jordan’s Café in South Farm Road was open for a grand total of six days before the first national lockdown took hold on March 23, 2020.

The 21-year-old former chip shop manager was brought crashing down to Earth and fearing for his fledgling business’ survival.

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But in the face of adversity he reinvented himself as a pillar of the community, providing free meals for key workers and those most in need.

Jordan's Café in Worthing opened one week before the first lockdown. It's survived, done lots of community work. Owner, Jordan Luxford with some of his team. Pic S Robards SR2103132 SUS-210313-170047001