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'Pay it forward' scheme at cafe has 'phenomenal' response

Customers helping each other at Gourmet Shakes

The owner of a Douglas café has praised his customers for a 'phenomenal' response to a 'pay-it-forward' initiative.

Gourmet Shakes has introduced a scheme which aims to help people who'd like to purchase a meal, or drink, but who can't afford to at the time. 

Customers can opt to purchase something extra with their order which the redeemer would then repay, in the same way, at a later date.

Tim Brogan told Manx Radio the idea comes at an important time:

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