In the beginning…..
2011
Having been into VW’s for years Polly embarked on a truly unique soul searching adventure and found a 1966 split screen high top van in Hungary, Polly was immediately enchanted the thoughts of how to get her from Hungary never crossed her mind, oh such fun…. Could she combine two passions vintage VW’s & delicious ice cream. The dream became a reality in August 2011 when the talented Mark first sketched our fabulous logo, and deposit paid the lovely Istvan (the owner) was good to his word, loading the van onto a trailer & pulled her through Europe to Polly’s doorstep.……moments to be savour forever~
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2019
Having spent 8 amazing years in the lime light at weddings, festivals and supporting many corporate events in ‘Florence’ through the summers, and touring in their camper in the winters, Polly & Mark made the decision to travel more in their stunning camper ‘Clarence’~ year round.
So in 2019 the hunt was on to find “the right people” to take on such a well know iconic van and business. In a strange way, Polly and Mark already knew who they wanted to care for their beloved ‘Florence’ and Polly’s Parlour, a like-minded couple they sold ice creams to at their first ever event, the local Audlem car festival in August 2012.
Sally & Mark where just about to embark on their own journey in a classic Citroen van, and they would see them at many shows & weddings over the intervening years, becoming “festival buddies” swapping great ice cream for great coffee!
In 2016 ‘Florence’ made its first visit to its now new home when it came to Sally’s Birthday Party (a big one!), and the friendships strengthened. Mark (Polly’s Mark!) popped in for a brew late in 2019 and told us their plans……for our futures!
Present Day!
We, like Polly & Mark where enchanted by ‘Florence’ the first time we saw her in Audlem.
We still are, and we’re looking forward to our ‘Life in Florence & Matilda’ and continuing the Polly’s Parlour story
Sally & Mark ~ The new Polly & Mark!
‘Florence’ & ‘Matilda’ can’t answer the phone, so please contact us via the contact page to discuss any plans you might have…so you can enjoy ‘Florence’ & ‘Matilda’ just as much as we do.
