What a great start we have had to our day! Nicholas J. Scullion & Co in partnership with Determined to Succeed, were invited along with the teachers and pupils of the School's Debating Cup Championships to the Tunnock Factory in Uddingston.
As there were over 21 of us, we split into small groups of 4/5, each with an experienced guide and we made our way round the fascinating biscuit factory.
As there were over 21 of us, we split into small groups of 4/5, each with an experienced guide and we made our way round the fascinating biscuit factory.
My group (consisting of the debating cup winners Shannon and Lewis from Calderside Academy) started on the top floor where the mix for the wafers is made. We then made our way round the factory sampling the caramel which had fallen down the shoot (YUM!) and watched as people got to work creating the 'Caramel Wafers'. It is a step by step process, from layering the wafer, one sheet at a time, then smoothing caramel over it, then layering another sheet of wafer, then more caramel - there are 5 sheets in total. The Caramel Wafers are then wrapped, packaged and boxed. Over 5 million Tea Cake's & 6 million Wafers are made a week.
Next it was down to the Tea Cakes - we sampled the biscuit base and I must admit these could sell themselves without any chocolate. It was only a matter of time before we all felt as if we were floating around the factory. The sweet aroma of roasted coconuts, melted chocolate, sugary caramel wafers and fresh baking was enough to send anyone to heaven.
On behalf of all the schools, pupils and teachers we would like to thank Mr & Mrs Loudon and their colleagues for welcoming all of us into the factory. It was a very special day!! Special thanks once again to Helen Salt for helping me organise the tour and for all the schools who made it along.
Thank you
Diana
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