Ruth Richards, who has operated Tea By The Lock for the past two years said the phrase ‘sink or swim’ comes to mind when looking back on the disruption caused by the rising river levels
..brought on by storms Bibet, Ciaran and Debi coming in quick succession.
Nestled on Naburn Lock, Ruth says the cafe's usual picturesque riverbank setting has been inundated as the mighty River Ouse has kept them guessing, going from roaring wildly and invading the car park, to ‘turning-the-tide’ and restoring tranquillity as it slowly, slowly retreats.
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