New bar and restaurant Valeroso Lounge has opened at St Stephen’s Place Leisure Park in Trowbridge, creating 25 jobs for local people.

The lounge, run by West Country-based group Loungers, is the latest addition to the £17m complex.

To celebrate the opening last Wednesday and emphasise Valeroso Lounge’s family-friendly credentials, Loungers will give 50p from every burger and 10p from every coffee sold in the first month of trading to local children’s charity Stepping Stones.

Barbara Jansen of Stepping Stones said: “Stepping Stones is proud to have been helping pre-school children with special needs and their families for 40 years and are very grateful to Loungers for choosing to support us. We wish them every success for the future.”Graham Blackwell, operations manager for Loungers, said: “Trowbridge is the perfect location for our Lounge concept. There’s already a thriving and vibrant community and we’re really looking forward to playing our part in the foodie scene. here;residents will be served by the very best. Visit www.thelounges.co.uk