Three Bears Bakery in Worcestershire to close after ten years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 18:32 · Archive

Three Bears Bakery, based in Hanley Swan, will close at the end of December after ten years of trading at markets in Worcester and Malvern.

Founded by Nicky Riley, a mother of three, the business began in her kitchen making birthday cakes before expanding to brownies, blondies and other sweet treats. The bakery became known for drawing long queues when it appeared at markets.

Mrs Riley said she is stepping away from the business to pursue different commitments. 'It has been amazing and people have been really supportive, but it is a lifestyle running the business,' she said. 'It is a huge community and a way of life. I will miss it – what I will miss the most is the community.'

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the bakery saw a surge in growth as Mrs Riley delivered baked goods to customers during lockdown. She described the past decade as 'an exciting ten years' and said the business would 'end on a high'. Three Bears Bakery will make four more market appearances before closing.

How it is being reported

• Popular bakery of 10 years to close as customers plan to stockpile up on treatsThree Bears Bakery, based in Hanley Swan and known for drawing long queues at markets in Worcester and Malvern, will serve its final customers in December.Malvern Gazette · 13 Nov, 18:00
• Popular bakery of 10 years to close as customers plan to stockpile up on treatsThree Bears Bakery, based in Hanley Swan and known for drawing long queues at markets in Worcester and Malvern, will serve its final customers in December.Worcester News · 13 Nov, 18:00

In this story: Three Bears Bakery · Nicky Riley · Hanley Swan · Worcester · Malvern

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