Begona Bakes

20/12/2023

Hi - it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on here but I have been working in the background. When I returned to work back in March (I think). I pledged to donate 10% of all sales to the just giving page we set up in Daniel’s memory. Along with some generous customer donations, that total has come to £221 with gift aid £276. My family and I would like to say a huge thank you for all your support. It means so much to us. Keeping Daniels memory alive and hopefully help saving others - thank you x i can’t actually remember when I started my little business but I’m guessing around 8 years? In that time I have met some wonderful customers.Some have become very very good friends. I’ve been honoured to be part of your wedding days, engagements, baby showers and special birthdays and anniversaries. When Daniel died all I had from you was kindness, patience, love, support and friendship. Only a few days ago I had a lovely message from a customer whose thoughts were with us. She didn’t want a cake - simply wanted to let us know she was thinking of us 😘. The world goes on and people are busy with the own lives as they should be. For us it’s like living in parallel worlds. One where we are picking the pieces up and battling through each day. One day at a time and another where everything stands still where we cling to every memory of Daniel desperate to keep him here with us even though he’s ’gone’ 😞. I keep as busy as I can be, even though motivation is a huge battle for me, because unfortunately when I stop to take a breather I feel utter lost and quite frankly just don’t know what to do with myself. This is fine, I accept it’s part of the grief and I just have to learn to survive and get on with ‘it’s, but when you’re running a business and have responsibilities to others, taking the day off, to bury yourself under a blanket and shut the world out in not an option. Some of you who know me well and know how I’ve struggled will probably have guessed what’s coming next and not surprised by the decision I have come to. It hasn’t been an easy one and I have deliberated really hard - the truth is I just don’t want to do this anymore. I have decided to shut the business down at the end of the year and have given my notice to the relevant authorities. It’s time to move on and try to find something new. I will leave this page open for a while so that customers (friends) have a chance to see this message. Before I go I would just like to thank everyone for the support and encouragement over the years. It’s been an amazing journey and I couldn’t have made it without you. Thank you so very very much. This only leaves me to wish you all and your loved ones a very happy Christmas and New Year. Squeeze those you love as tight as you can and tell them every chance you can how much you love them. A random ‘I love you’ just because you can can make a huge impact - I LOVE YOU x Jennifer x

28/03/2023

28/02/2023

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Begona Bakes will be donating money from any cake purchase to the Samaritans in Memory of Daniel Moye 15.7.1989 -19.10.2022. It will be a gradual contribution but we will keep you updated on progress as the total grows. I was contacted by a lovely customer asking how she could donate. I have added a link to this post in case anyone else was interested in doing this. One thing I would like to add is that since losing Daniel, our family has had a real insight into how difficult it is to get the help that is needed. I honestly don't know how individuals dealing with anxiety and depression (amongst other mental health issues) cope, when the help and support they desperately need is not available to them. We have each other to lean on and have had so much love and support from family and friends, that is helping us get through each day, but even our attempts at getting help to deal with our grief has been beyond frustrating! So much needs to change. One example - as parents who have lost a precious child we have had to be 'assessed' to see if we need grief counselling! - Our GP referred us to Primary health care. In turn we went through the assessments and meetings only to be told they couldn't refer us for counselling as they don't do referrals- so it begs the question WHY were we made to go through that? I'm still confused as to what the point of that was about and we have now had to source help ourselves via charities. Thank you for listening and the support. 'The Moye Family' ###

26/02/2023

So this month I started back making cakes again. It’s been a quiet start back and I’m glad I took that decision as dealing with the loss is still very hard and for those really bad days this decision gives me some breathing space I need. Thank you for your support- % of all sales is being donated to the Samaritans in Daniels memory- fund has had a good start xx 😘

10/01/2023

Good Morning, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year. I don't know if you have seen my fb page and the notice about losing my son, many of you have and I am very grateful for the support and kindness show to my family and myself. I’m dipping my toe back in the water so to speak and hope to start baking in February. I don’t know if it’s still too earlier but I think I have to try. With that in mind, I have started contacting those of you who have already booked cakes in with me to confirm orders etc. There are a couple of notices I need to make you aware of, firstly I won’t be able to make any ‘licensed’ cakes because of copyright infringement. For example, themed cakes like Disney, Marvel, etc. If this is a problem and you need to cancel then I will of course understand. Also, 10% of all my sales this year will be going to our ‘just giving page for the Samaritans’ in memory of Daniel. My diary for 2023 is also closed for any new orders. If any dates become available I will advertise them on my page. Many thanks for your patience and understanding. Jennifer ###

03/12/2022

BUSINESS UPDATE - Good evening everyone. I thought I should give you an update on where I am with returning back to business. For those of you who aren't aware the recent family bereavement was my youngest son. He had a long battle with mental health mainly depression and anxiety. It has been and still is a devastatingly painful time for my family and I. I have given, how I want to proceed with the business, a lot of thought. I will be honest. Right now I have no motivation or desire to bake whatsoever. However, thats not the answer. So going forward there's going to be some changes. The next 12 months will be a year of firsts for us without our boy. First up Christmas and the New Year. His absence will be strongly felt and hard to bear, so my plan is, all being well, to reopen in February. Secondly - going forward I will be scaling back and not taking on as much work so I can spend more of my time with my family and taking care of my own well being. As my diary was almost fully booked for 2023 I will not be taking on any more orders for 2023. Other than those already in place or in the event of a cancellation. Thirdly - I will not be making any cakes that involve licensed images. (Disney, marvel etc). These kind of cakes require a licence or permission to use their images otherwise its a copyright infringement. As a small, part time business, with continuous rising costs, it would be impossible for the business to absorb the licensing fees. I realise that some of the orders already placed may mean that customers now need to cancel. I hope you understand. I wish I could sit here and say give me 6 months and I'll be back to normal. Unfortunately, my life has changed in a way that means it will never be how it was. I now have to discover a new normal. One that allows us to come to terms with our loss, and I believe that involves us being kind to ourselves. On a final note I'd like to say an enormous, heart felt, thank you to all my customers who have shown me kindness, compassion and understanding. I wish all of you a happy, loving Christmas with your family and friends and that the New Year brings you happiness, and good health. 😘

20/10/2022

IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ

Dear all, due to a family bereavement I will be temporarily closing down Begona Bakes. I am unable to tell you at this time how long this is likely to be, and in the process of notifying customers with upcoming orders that I will have to cancel their orders. My sincere apologies but I hope you understand. I

17/10/2022

17/10/2022

Order book now open for Christmas Fudge. Please note that this year that some flavours are not available - see image for availability.

30/09/2022

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