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Bakers Pantry launches in Ashington

A new name has appeared on the streets of Ashington this month: historic bakers shops J Donkin and Anderson’s are being renamed “Bakers Pantry”.

“The shops have been under common ownership for some time”, says David Crook, Managing Director, “but there was understandably a reluctance to change names which have been part of Ashington’s culture for over 90 years”.

“However, the shops were in need of refurbishment to bring them up to modern retail standards. We’ve also been updating some of our recipes to make them even tastier, and are introducing many exciting new sweet and savoury products. So this seemed the right time to bring the shops together under a brand which will speak to new customers who’re not familiar with the historic names”.

The “Bakers Pantry” sign appeared over the Milburn Road shop in April, and over a new store at 38A Station Road this month, when the North Seaton Road shop relocated around the corner.

The new store in Station Road will be officially opened by Ashington’s mayor Ely Turnbull at 12 noon on Saturday 20th June.

During the month of July Bakers Pantry will be running a competition to find a photo of Ashington from the 1920’s or 30’s to feature on the wall of the new Station Road store, reflecting the company’s heritage which dates back to 1922.

“J Donkin and Anderson’s are historic names in Ashington and we won’t be losing them – we’ll continue to bake here in Ashington and sell the products our customers know and love including our best selling Donkin’s pasties, our Anderson’s steak pies and last but not least our famous Dip, “ says David Crook, “And you’ll receive the same warm welcome from our loyal staff team”.

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