Workington woman starts Maureen's Bakery named in honour of her nana

Melissa Parmar from Seaton was inspired to start Maureen's Bakery late last year, naming the business in honour of her 'nana' Maureen Parker, who owned the original Maureen's Bakery on Harrington Road in Workington.

Maureen being photographed by the Times & Star in her bakery (Image: Supplied) Maureen's Bakery operated in the town for more than 28 years before closing its doors in 2003, and was a firm favourite for many in the area.

Speaking about opening the business, Melissa said: "She (Maureen) was really, really famous particularly for cakes, tarts, tea cakes things like that.

"It was really nice to re-open and continue something that she started.

Maureen in her bakery (Image: Supplied) "It's a part of Workington's history. I think if you ask anybody about Maureen's Bakery they would be able to give you an answer of who she was, especially if you were to speak to an older person."

Baking is a tradition for the family, with Melissa saying she had enjoyed turning her passion into a career since starting the business in October of last year.

Currently operating from home, the 29-year-old creates cupcakes, birthday cakes and other sweet treats for customers.

Melissa Parmar (Image: Supplied) Melissa said lots of people have reminisced about her nana's business, with some asking for items that Maureen used to sell from her shop - and Melissa discovering things her grandma used to sell and recreating them.

Maureen is said to be delighted with her granddaughter's new business venture, and is touched with the naming of the business in her honour.

"We bake together a lot, me, mam and nana. We are all big bakers so to be able to make that hobby into a business is a pleasure", said Melissa.

"She (Maureen) is ecstatic, absolutely ecstatic. She cried when I told her that I was using the same business name she started with, although she can't help anymore sadly."

To find out more about Maureen's Bakery you can visit the page on Facebook.