The Village Hall in Cork offers vintage shopping with coffee and arts events

There’s a new concept in shopping, relaxing and entertainment in Cork, writes Carol O’Callaghan as she sample some delicious chocolate cake, checks out an old record player and even dances a tango.

Fancy a coffee with some interiors shopping — and the option of an arts event?

Then drop into The Village Hall on Cork’s St Patrick’s Quay, and meet Jackie Browne, an aficionado of vintage interiors style, home baking and a good cup of coffee,