Staff from Warburtons Newburn Bakery in Newcastle swapped their baking tins for reading books as part of the family bakers nationwide 'What a Difference a Day Makes' campaign, taking place in communities up and down the country.
Several employees from Newburn Bakery, including Andy Lovatt, distribution team manager, took part in a range of assisted reading exercises to help students aged 0 to 11 at Bridgewater School in Scotswood, with their literacy skills.
Andy explains: "Warburtons 'What a Difference Day' is all about bringing together employees, friends, families, suppliers and customers to make a real difference in a single day on a national scale, but also on a very local level.
"It was incredibly rewarding going in to the school, meeting the children, helping them to see the importance of listening and reading skills and answering all of their questions about we do in the bakery everyday! Everyone from the bakery thoroughly enjoyed our time at Bridgewater School and the staff and students were incredibly welcoming.
"Warburtons operates two bakeries in the North East and a further 12 across the UK, which are supported by 15 depots. The campaign is part our on-going commitment to society and the local communities in which we operate."
More than 50 teams of Warburtons staff have helped out in their communities after requests were sent out to charities and worthy causes who were in desperate need of volunteers.
Head teacher at Bridgewater School, Sam Robson, said: "It was a great day for the children. Not only did they have the opportunity to spend time developing their reading and listening skills on a one-to-one basis, it was also a great opportunity for them to quiz our visitors and to hear at first-hand, what life is like in a busy bakery on their doorstep."
