A well known family of traders in West Bay has announced they will be hanging up their aprons after more than 13 years.

Alison Constable runs the Snack Shack kiosk in the resort with the help of her daughter Lucy Little.

In a post on social media the business, which is popular with locals and tourists, announced that its kiosk will be closing on Sunday, September 29 as Alison has decided to retire. 

Lucy Little (pictured) has helped her mum Alison run the Snack ShackLucy Little (pictured) has helped her mum Alison run the Snack Shack (Image: Lucy Little) Lucy said: "After more than 13 years, we've decided its run its course and my mum needs a well-deserved break. 

“A massive thank you to everyone that has supported us throughout these years and made it a fun and lovely place to work."

“Thank you as well to past and present staff members. Without you all, the business wouldn’t have been possible"

Lucy Little with mum Alison and late father StuartLucy Little with mum Alison and late father Stuart (Image: Lucy Little) The Snack Shack opened in 2011 as a joint business venture between Alison and her husband Stuart.

The couple met in 1976 and moved to Dorset in 2008 after having spent many weekends in the area with friends.

They quickly fell in love with the area and subsequently decided to take over a seaside kiosk after seeing an advert in the shop window. 

Lucy Little and her late husband Stuart ConstableLucy Little and her late husband Stuart Constable (Image: Lucy Little) Sadly, Stuart died in 2019 aged 68.

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The Snack Shack has become a cherished part of the community, supporting many charity events such as the Action on Addiction Charity Motorcycle Rides and hosting coffee mornings for Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Stuart's own love of music also prompted the business to sponsor popular local events such as Guitars on the Beach and Jurassic Fields Music Festival.

Stuart and his wife AlisonStuart and his wife Alison (Image: NQ)While Lucy and Alison are sad to say goodbye to the business, they are excited to greet customers one final time on its closing day this Sunday.  

Lucy Little added: "It's always been a passion for my mum and dad when they owned it. After my dad passed away I stepped in to help my mum run it. 

“My parents were never money orientated, it was always about doing it for the people, helping them and looking after them.

"We have many local regulars and we're hoping someone will take it over."

"We'd love to see as many people here as possible on Sunday for one final farewell."