BUDDING Mary Berrys and Paul Hollywood battled it out at Sunday’s Makers Market to be crowned Knutsford’s best baker.
The Great Knutsford Bake Off, organised by the town council, raised over £240 for the Mayor’s charity Knutsford Grow and good cause St John’s Wood Lunch Club on August 3.
Judges Dave Mooney from New Moon Pub Company, Pippa Orford from sponsors Waitrose, and Kane Gunter from Community Spirit, praised the quality of the entries, particularly from those under 16.
Knutsford Town Mayor Clr Neil Forbes said: “It was clear from the quality of the cakes entered into the competition that those taking part had spent considerable time and effort producing their creations and I am very grateful to them for doing so to help raise money for such worthwhile causes.
“I would also like to thank our judges, sponsor Waitrose and our supporters the Makers Market and Monckton Properties for their assistance in making the event possible. ”
The first placed winners in each category received a trophy and Waitrose vouchers, with rosettes being presented to the 2nd and 3rd place entrants. All under 16 entrants received a certificate for entering the contest.
For more information on upcoming mayoral events, contact the mayor’s PA Clare Stuart-West on 01565 653929.
The results are in:
Under 16s
1st Place Bella Manley with a Lemon Drizzle cake
2nd Place Mia Wheatley with a Lemon & Thyme Loaf
3rd Place Ellie Froggatt with a Caribbean Coconut Cake
Over 16s
1st Place Jenny Gough with a Rainbow Cake
2nd Place Stewart Gardiner with a Chocolate & Cola Cake
3rd Place Sarah Flannery with a RHS Themed Victoria Sponge
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