An Army veteran says he hopes his new Nottinghamshire coffee shop will act as a "safe haven" for his fellow ex-soldiers. Spectre Coffee, based on Low Street in Sutton-in-Ashfield, officially opened on March 18 with a large ceremony attended by hundreds.
Despite welcoming members of the public with premium coffees and snacks, those behind the project say the business is far more than just another coffee shop. One of those who has launched Spectre Coffee is Andy Brewster, 35, who joined the Army in 2003 and completed multiple tours of Iraq and Afghanistan during his ten years of service.
Mr Brewster, who is originally from Pinxton but now lives with his wife and children in Mansfield, went on to set up the telecommunications company Unique Positive Solutions after leaving the Army in 2013. The company's primary aim is to recruit ex-service personnel and provide them with skills in the sector.
