A couple at the heart of a Suffolk community have announced they will hang up their aprons after running a sandwich shop for 25 years.
David and Margaret Finbow opened Finneys' Sandwich Shop in Barking Road, Needham Market, in December 2000.
Mr Finbow had been working in the building business but after a back injury he decided the trade was no longer for him.
Mrs Finbow was already in the catering trade, and so the pair teamed up to begin life in the sandwich shop.
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The couple's daughter, Rachel Williams, took over the day-to-day running of the shop 15 years ago.
She said: "The amazing thing about the shop is the community around us.
"We've seen people from school age grow up and then bring their own children here.
"We have elderly customers who are regulars, and when they pass on, we have the honour of providing food for the wake.
"Finneys' has always been a family business; we've had cousins, aunties, sisters-in-law all work here among the 46 members of staff we've employed over the years."
Ms Williams spoke of the impact Finneys' has and remarked that when her parents were on holiday in Sri Lanka, someone they met mentioned Finneys'.
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She added: "I'm really proud to be a part of something that is so important to the community.
"When we put the shop up for sale, it was then that we realised how loved we were."
Mr and Mrs Finbow continued: "It's been a wonderful 25 years, and we are so grateful to the staff and customers for all their support.
"We know the new owner will continue to serve Needham Market market their bacon rolls for many more years to come, and wish him all the best for the future."
The last day of trading for the Finbow family is Sunday, September 28, when the shop will be handed over to the new owner.
