A coastal or beach-front location is always a bonus for cafes in the UK's seaside resorts, and National Marine Week, starting on July 23rd, is a great way to attract more customers to the bistro furniture out on your terrace.
The 'week' actually lasts through until August 7th, so even with the unpredictable British summertime, there should be long enough for some sunny days to arrive.
It's run by The Wildlife Trusts, so your local trust should be able to help you find out more about any local events - and despite the theme, there's plenty planned for inland locations too, so you don't actually need to be near a natural marine environment.
As you might expect, there's also a hashtag to follow the various different events throughout the fortnight, which is simply #NationalMarineWeek.
For coastal cafes, the right outdoor furniture is a must if you are to make the most of the sunny days of British summer - however many there may be - and of your premises' views out across the sea, sandy beaches or grasslands.
Modern synthetic materials give the appearance of natural wood, but are more resistant to all kinds of weather conditions, from wind and rain to ongoing exposure to bright sunlight.
The synthetic teak used in our outdoor furniture, for example, is increasingly used on boat decks too - demonstrating its durability in a marine environment.
Alternatively, aluminium furniture is highly resistant to the elements, and our stacking chairs make it easy to move your terrace furniture indoors overnight, out of season, or even quite quickly if the weather conditions change unexpectedly.
Outdoor bistro furniture is designed to be stylish and vibrant, giving you a choice between classic black and metal finishes, natural-looking synthetic wood finishes, or brightly coloured and durable paint finishes on metal stools and chairs.
For a lightweight but robust design, the Malmo armchair is well worth a look, constructed in polypropylene which is used for classroom seating - again highlighting its ability to stand up to the most demanding of wear and tear.
It's available in black, white or bright red, with UV and water resistance, and its elegant design means it won't look out of place among your indoor furniture either, making it a best-of-both-worlds solution if you want continuity throughout all of your indoor and outdoor bistro furniture.