The secluded Applaud Coffee garden seating area in St Peter's Street, Ipswich - Credit: Emma Kindred Ipswich coffee shop owners are providing blankets against the 9C spring chill as they serve drinks in their courtyard garden after reopening from lockdown. Co-owning sisters Beth Tchie - who got hitched during lockdown - and Hannah Huntly took the opportunity to give their Applaud Coffee Shop in the town’s St Peter’s Street a facelift after the enforced coronavirus closure of hospitality businesses. Sisters Hannah Huntly and Beth Tchie preparing for the reopening of Applaud Coffee - Credit: ADRIANNA KECZMERSKA The sun has been shining on the first day since lockdown was lifted on the hospitality industry — but tight restrictions remain in place.