Back in 2013 Steampunk opened our doors for the very first time, as a pop up coffee bar in 'The Den' in Forth Street. We were on a back street, behind a rather unremarkable door in a room full of 50's furniture. We really didn't think many people would show up. The very first people to come in through those doors that morning were Michael and Sarah Lewis along with their friend Alex Naughton. They were so great - we had a brilliant conversation and I remember thinking that people who liked what we do will in fact find us, no matter how obscure our surroundings. Nearly 10 years later, Michael and Sarah (and Alex) are still regulars at Steampunk and in fact have become good friends. 

Sarah grew up in North Berwick, left and then returned to raise her own family here. Michael is a transplant from much further away. When we decided to do a series about our community it seemed like a no-brainer to talk to them as they were bound to have such different experiences of North Berwick and yet have chosen to settle here. They are also very much a part of the Steampunk community. As well as the whole family visiting regularly, Michael has been involved in quite a few things at Steampunk - painting our lockdown doors and responsible for some of the beautiful coffee related illustrations we sell as well as being an active volunteer for our Steampunk Sessions, he even appears in the documentary about us. 

We chatted with them back in December, everyone pretty wiped out from the hectic run up to Christmas, when they welcomed Cath and Cameron at their home to record - we hope you enjoy this cosy conversation between friends. 

Every episode in this series is, like its guests, very different. But that is what community is all about, a rich tapestry of different experiences which we weave together to create more than just the sum of its parts. We hope you enjoy the series. Please do follow us if you would like to hear future episodes and share with others who may be interested too. 

You can reach us via Instagram: @steampunkcoffee @steampunkroast Or email roast@steampunkcoffee.co.uk www.steampunkcoffee.co.uk for online coffee, subscriptions, brew gear and sick merch. 

🎙 This podcast is made possible due to tech genius Cameron Smith who has sadly now left us to pursue a career in sound engineering software. We miss do him but he remains in our hearts and in our podcasts!