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THE BIRSTALL POST OCT 2015
Bake off creations sold for charity THE FLOUR dusting has settled on 2015's Great Birstall Bake Off, and with nearly 50 entries it was bigger and (the odd soggy bottom aside) more successful than ever. All categories were well supported, with both genders and all ages competing for the most prestigious prize in Birstall's bakery calendar. The judging panel were astounded by the selection; in particular the ‘Cake’ category which was of a higher standard than ever before. And a special mention must go to the Under 16's category who mustered more prizes than ever before. But the Bake off competition was only the start, with all the entries being sold to raise money for the Macmillan Cancer World’s largest coffee morning. The cakes were sold on the morning of Sunday September 20 in
Pic: winner Paul Fish
Pics: (top) Organisers and judges prepare to taste; (bottom) Winners Megan Bowles, Hannah Ludlam , Gill Roach, Alice Keeshan, Joshua Smalley, Elliot Schonveld, Jacqueline Abela
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the garden of the White Horse in Birstall: the coffee and cake flew out in record time to beat last year's total. So far £1061.05 has been raised. If you missed the coffee morning but would still like to give money to Macmillan you can use the White Horse’s text to donate code. To donate £5 to Macmillan text CUP 6ED to 70550. The carthorse themed raffle stand was also a grand success and bunting helped to create a wonderfully rustic British village scene, with several people going home with a prize or two. This year, activities for the children and some Sunday morning jazz were added to the event which added to the ambience and
fun of the day. The organisers would like to thank the following for their kind contributions and donations: Amy Harrison - Graphic Designer, Kaines Castles, Hannahs, Glenwood's, Café on the Corner, North's Delicatessen, Stonehurst Farm, Little Red Deli, Birstall Garden Centre, Aroma Spice, Platform Café, Dance Academy, Tesco, Co-Op, Greenacres, Wilkinson's, Brakes, Trust Inns, Matthew Clark and to Nick Loach for the £53 added for the Sunday evening quiz held on the same day. Special thanks also to the judging panel: Allen’s Family Bakery, Sandra, Loney, Donna Berry, Mary Goodman, Margaret Hoskins from the WI, Past winners Philip Poole, Jacqueline Abela, and Ian Brummell, thanks to to Lisa Gant “Lastly, a huge thank you to everybody who took part, those who generously donated their baking and to everyone who came on the day. Watch this space for details of 2016's Great Birstall Bake Off, but until then - keep baking!” said Charlotte Foy from the White Horse. Full Winners List Cupcake / Traybake – Alice Keeshan – Chocolate Chip Brownies Biscuit - Jacqueline Abela Sea scene of macaroons, gingerbread, shortbread, Lemon Kisses Best Decorated – Megan Bowles –Posy of Cupcakes Best Under 16 – Elliot Schonveld – Decorated Gingerbread men Best Bread – Joshua Smalley – Rye and Spelt and poppy seed plait Best Savoury – John Tointon – Breakfast Flan Sweet Pastry – Hannah Ludlam – Lemon Swirl Cheesecake Best Baker – Gill Roach – Panchetta, Gruyère & Caramelised onion soda bread Best Cake – Paul Fish – Chocolate Cake