“We do appreciate your concerns but these very popular events usually happen after normal closing time hours and are open to cafechurch members. This ensures there is no disruption for our regular customers and everyone can enjoy some relaxation time with a great cup of Costa coffee.

“Café Church is one of many local community organisations that Costa works in partnership with. Costa is supporting the Cafechurch Network by welcoming its groups to use suitable Costa stores in the UK for meetings.

“The point with this partnership is that it’s one of many community groups that Costa is engaged with.

“Despite your present feelings I do hope we can continue to welcome you to Costa.

“Yours sincerely, Lyn, Guest Relations Costa”

We’re thinking of asking if we can use one of the local shops for a humanist event.