A GREAT Sankey dad aiming to create a bakery to give opportunites to all is reaching out for help.

Having seen his children and younger brother persecuted in the street for having special needs, Martin Smith wants to make his soon-to-be new bakery in Latchford a place that provides opportunities for all.

He has started to convert the former Sandwich Shop on Knutsford Road into The Bakery Outlet.

Having gained the lease in November, work has been hit with problems.

Kitchen firm Howden's, on Manchester Road, have been generous in their support but dad of three Martin wants help from some kitchen fitters or joiners for a day to make his dream a reality.

He added: "This would allow me to get the shop and training area ready to open without delay which will allow me to start supporting the SEND community with the first dedicated facility of its kind in the country."

His new business with help adults with autism and similar SEND needs to gain work.

Martin said: “It’s always been evident that for two of them, they have special needs.

“When they vocalise, they have been persecuted in the street so many times and people try to take the mickey out of them. It’s really upsetting.

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“There are restricted opportunities for them.

“My younger brother is autistic and he has been persecuted because he struggles with speaking, holding a conversation or knowing what to say.

“If I’m going to open a bakery, I want to have something inclusive to all.

“Immediately it’s not going to involve my children too much over the next few years because they are still young as they move into adulthood, it’s somewhere they can feel privileged, wanted, valued and part of a team.”

Anyone who can help should email newsdesk@guardiangrp.co.uk