Social Media
A new Instagram (while we wait… and wait… and wait)
Well… here we are. Two months since our Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended — and yes, we are still under review. No news.No resolution.Just ongoing advice from Meta to… be patient. 😅 The good news is — we have had human contact. Real people. Real conversations. Which is reassuring… but also slightly surreal when the main update continues to be: 👉 “Please be patient.” So, in the meantime — because standing still isn’t really our style — we’ve done something about it. 👉 We’ve created a new (temporary) Instagram account You can find it here: 👉 www.instagram.com/bykiersten_ To keep...
In the News (for all the unexpected reasons)
It’s been a slightly surreal couple of weeks here at the bakery. What started as an unexpected social media lockout has turned into something I never quite imagined — being featured across local news and even speaking live on BBC Essex. While the situation itself hasn’t been easy, I’m incredibly grateful to the local press for taking the time to listen, share, and highlight the realities of running a small business in a very digital world. If you’d like to catch up on the story so far, you can read and listen here: 📰 East Anglian Daily Times👉 [Read the...
From Bakery to BBC (via a Social Media Blackout)
If I’m honest, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster — but also a reminder that even when one door (or login!) suddenly closes, other, rather unexpected ones can open. So here we are… still baking, still brewing, and now apparently, occasionally broadcasting! LISTEN HERE(My interview is at 7:22am ...... skip forwards) LIVE Sonia Watson06:00 - 10:0018/03/2026
Social Media Update
Some of you may have noticed that our Facebook and Instagram accounts are currently unavailable. Unfortunately, our accounts have been temporarily suspended due to what appears to be an error within Meta’s system. We have already submitted an appeal and are working to restore access as quickly as possible. In the meantime, Victoria Yum Bakery is very much open and baking as usual. Our weekend menu, updates and cake orders can all be found right here on our website while we wait for our social media accounts to be reinstated. If you normally follow us on social media for updates,...