Clayton Park Bakery was established. Formed by Barry Thomas and his wife, Carolyn Thomas, the business produced sausage rolls and meat pies that would be sold on the family market stall in Blackburn, three days a week.
A loan from Barry’s father was used to purchase some basic second-hand equipment and to secure a small 800 sq. ft. rented production unit in Clayton Le Moors.
With minimal quantities of stock, small-scale production commenced.
