A HAMPSHIRE community will soon be able to make the most of local facilities thanks to the launch of a new café.

The evening Mother's Union of St John's Church, Hedge End, aims to reach out to the lonely and bereaved by offering coffees, cold drinks and cakes, when the café opens on May 4.

The group hope that the launch of the cafe, in the Underhill Centre, in St John's Road, will allow more people to benefit from the facilities the centre has to offer.

Initially the cafe will be open on the first Friday of every month, from 10am to 12noon. For more information call 01489 790048.