By William Coleman
Caravans have been converted into all manner of things over the years, such as mobile barbers, burger vans, beauticians and now we have a tow-able barista to help aid a local Charity this Christmas.
We found a great story from Leicestershire Live last week about a converted caravan trailer selling coffee to raise money for charity at Leicester’s Christmas ice rink. The charity in questions is a Leicester homelessness charity.
This coffee van with a difference set up shop at Jubliee directly next to the city’s Christmas ice rink to entice visitors to relax, enjoy a coffee and help with a very worthy cause as he head into the colder months of the year.
Eric, who started the portable coffee bar, formerly used the setup to serve Ice Cream under the name of ‘Eric’s Ice Cream. He soon became very well known and had vans around the city and a hut at Bradgate Park.
Now the caravan has been converted into a portable coffee machine Eric is supporting a Leicester charity called “The Bridge”. All the proceeds from the coffee sales will go support the homelessness services the charity offers.
The charitable conversions are in full flow as The Bridge charity also have a converted milk float, named Ernie, which is also being used as fund raising coffee van.
Those visiting Eric in Jubilee Square will find a wide range of drinks available, from regular latte and cappuccino, to Christmas specials such as winter spice, eggnog and gingerbread lattes.
Eric will be in Jubilee Square until January 6, 2019.
