Summer salads, smoothies and sundaes are just some of the new food and drink offerings coming to a popular tea room in Somersham. 

Alex Sarilmaz, owner of St Ives Turkish restaurant Vadi Kitchen, took the helm of Hollies Tea Room at Parkhall Garden Centre on Monday. 

He said: "I am very excited about taking over Hollies.

"It's in a lovely rural location, with a strong customer base and I intend to gradually introduce a wider range of food.

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"This includes light breakfasts, avocado, scrambled and poached eggs on toast, omelettes, jacket potatoes and summer salads.

"We will also have more gluten free and vegan options, a wider selection of cakes and sweets as well.

"And we will be introducing a selection of deserts and whipped ice cream sundaes and smoothies."