EAST Durham College’s bistro-style restaurant Scene 1 is set to reopen its doors as the new academic term gets underway.

Now that the new academic year is once again in full swing Scene1, based in the College’s Peterlee Campus, on Willerby Grove, will be open Tuesday to Friday lunchtimes (12pm to 2pm) as well as Tuesday evening (6pm to 9pm) and Thursday evening (7pm to 8.45pm), from Tuesday, September 22.

Sharon Littler, programme leader for hospitality and catering, said she could not wait to get back to full working order as the new students get the opportunity to put their new skills into practice in a working environment.

She said: “The restaurant is a really important aspect of the training our students receive. It ensures they get real live experience of serving and cooking for real paying customers.

“It’s great when the restaurant is full as it puts the students under real pressure and teaches them how to cope with it - and that’s vital experience in this industry.”

The restaurant has a fully licensed bar and is a modern-styled eatery. All the food is freshly prepared and made on the day, using high-quality local fresh produce.

To make a reservation contact Scene1 on 0191-518-8302 and for information search Scene1 Restaurant on Facebook.