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21
Feb 2022
Knaresborough cafe owner speaks of flood devastation
The owner of a riverside cafe in Knaresborough has spoken of the devastation caused by flooding this weekend.
Justine Connolly, who co-owns Marigolds Cafe on Waterside, was forced to close the cafe on Sunday morning just as Storm Franklin was approaching the district.
Heavy rain then caused flooding across the Harrogate district, forcing some residents to evacuate their homes.
Ms Connolly said:
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She said coming into work this morning to empty the water from the cafe was “like emptying a bath”.
Ms Connolly added:
She said the floods was “as bad” as those in 2016. However, she added that there was more warning this time:
Despite the flooding, Ms Connolly said staff have started the clean up today and are preparing to reopen tomorrow.
She said:
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