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Katie-Ann Gupwell

'Thriving' soft play centre owner fears for future as energy bill more than doubles to £1,200 a month

A Valleys business that's been making its mark on a small town has spoken out about its fears for the future as it's seen electricity bills more than double in the last few months. Stay & Play Coffee Shop opened its doors last July as a café with soft play and toys for kids in Pontypridd town centre.

The business was opened by Shannon Lloyd, 28, from Pontypridd, who had been working in the beauty industry until the pandemic hit and all but closed down her industry. So she turned her attention to opening her dream business, and within the last few months it has thrived.

Ever since she was on her own maternity leave she wanted to set something up to help other parents, and so the business venture was born. You can read more about it here.

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