Christine's Kitchen adds to Kirkgate's colourful café culture

Christine Davenport, who comes from generations of Cobbydalers, has returned to Silsden after more than 40 years to open Christine's Kitchen in Kirkgate. Her new venture started in June. She previously ran a café in Haslingden, Lancashire.

Christine, who is pictured above with her granddaughters Samantha Lawton (left) and Bethany Kerr, is planning to open on Christmas Day, serving a traditional three-course meal (£15) for people who are on their own or who are elderly.