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Sedgley couple realised dream to open own coffee shop

A Sedgley couple have realised their dream to open their own coffee shop in the village.

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Aidan and Laura Smith have opened The Cosy Bean coffee shop in the Alderwood Precinct on The Northway in Sedgley.

The Cosy Bean coffee shop in Sedgley, run by Aidan and Laura Smith. Former Dudley MP Marco Longhi called in on opening day to wish them all the best.

The new venture, which has seen three new jobs created, was officially opened on Sunday May 4, with former Dudley MP Marco Longhi stopping by to wish the couple well as they served up a staggering 373 orders.

Former Dudley MP Marco Longhi stopped off at The Cosy Bean coffee shop in Sedgley to meet owners Laura and Aidan Smith and wish them well on opening day - Sunday May 4.
Former Dudley MP Marco Longhi stopped off at The Cosy Bean coffee shop in Sedgley to meet owners Laura and Aidan Smith and wish them well on opening day - Sunday May 4.

Aidan, a personal trainer and nutritionist who runs MA Performance Ltd and Hygia Wellness, said there's no other coffee shop nearby like the new venture which will be serving up "amazing" coffee and healthy food such as eggs and avocado.

Inside The Cosy Bean coffee shop, run by Aidan and Laura Smith, pictured with former Dudley MP Marco Longhi, centre, who called in on opening day to wish them all the best
Inside The Cosy Bean coffee shop, run by Aidan and Laura Smith, pictured with former Dudley MP Marco Longhi, centre, who called in on opening day to wish them all the best