Popular Burnley and Pendle bakery announces re-opening of shops as first steps taken towards easing lockdown

One of the best known businesses, in both Burnley and Pendle, has announced it will be re-opening a number of its shops this week.
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Oddie's Bakery announced today that 10 of its shops will be opening their doors on Thursday for the first time since they were all closed when the lockdown began in March.

The closure of all the branches marked a first in the history of the business since it was founded in 1905.

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Owner Lara Oddie said today: "At the end of March I made the incredibly difficult decision to close all Oddie’s bakery shops. This is the first time this has ever happened, including during WW2.

Oddie's branch in Padiham Road, Burnley,is among 10 that are to re-open later this week as the lockdown starts to ease.Oddie's branch in Padiham Road, Burnley,is among 10 that are to re-open later this week as the lockdown starts to ease.
Oddie's branch in Padiham Road, Burnley,is among 10 that are to re-open later this week as the lockdown starts to ease.

"The decision was made because I did not feel like we could trade in a way that kept our staff and customers safe."

Some changes have been introduced to keep staff and customers safe and there are restricted opening hours from 9am to 3pm on weekdays and 9am to 2pm on Saturdays.

The range of products available has also been reduced and there are less staff working in the shop so that efforts can be made to maintain social distancing.

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A limited number of customers will be only be allowed in the shop at any one time.

It is hoped that other branches across the Burnley and Pendle area will follow suit and also be re-opening soon.

Lara thanked everyone who had sent messages of support for the business adding: "As a locally owned family business we rely on our local and loyal customers who we have been serving quality products to since 1905.

"Thank you for all the messages of support we have received so far, they are very much appreciated.

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" Oddie's is an independent family business and we are reliant on your on-going support.

"Please do continue to visit our shops with confidence."

The shops opening this Thursday are as follows: Scotland Road, Nelson, Leeds Road, Nelson, Market Street, Colne, Skipton Road, Foulridge, Burnley Road, Padiham, Padiham Road, Burnley, Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Colne Road, Burnley, Brownside Avenue, Pike Hill, Burnley and Bond Street, Todmorden.

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