FREE teas and coffees will be offered at the opening of a new community cafe in Leytonstone.

Cafe Refresh, at St Andrew's Church, in Colworth Road, is run by chef Elliot Joseph and is intended to be a meeting place and “haven” for the community.

Helen Gheorghiu Gould, Refresh project development worker, said: “Elliot is passionate about helathy food and bring the community together.

“He is on a mission to bring healthy, tasty food to our community.”

Cafe Refresh will be officially opened by Leyton MP Harry Cohen, and will be offering free tea and coffee.

The opening at will take place on June 20 from 11am to noon.