Jordi Bates has missed his wife Jennifer every day since her death, but he's learning to cope

Jim Kellar
October 15 2017 - 4:30pm
Memories: Jordi Bates at Shepherds Hill, where he married Jennifer Bates.
Picture: Simone De Peak
Memories: Jordi Bates at Shepherds Hill, where he married Jennifer Bates. Picture: Simone De Peak

Led Zeppelin is blaring through the speakers over the clatter of cups and dishes being gathered for washing. It’s late on a Friday afternoon at Bank Corner Cafe in Newcastle West and staff are hustling to finish the work day.

Jim Kellar

Jim Kellar

Weekender Editor

Jim Kellar writes about culture, art, food and music. He's been a journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1997. jkellar@newcastleherald.com.au