Hundreds of pounds have been raised last weekend for a Bollington charity.

Last Saturday 23rd September saw the first 'Bridgend Bake-off' event which had the aim of raising funds for The Bridgend Centre.

The event in aid of the Palmerston Street charity attracted a lot of attention and did not disappoint on the day!

Held at Bollington Arts Centre, the aim of the event was for people to enter the baking competition and then after judging was complete, the final cakes and bakes would be enjoyed by the community in an afternoon tea event.

The winners with The Bridgend Centre's Rebecca Lea and Mayor Helen Ellwood.

Over twenty people entered the baking competition, with some entering two or more bakes, so there was plenty of yummy food to be enjoyed. This was complemented by some savoury items including sandwiches, quiches and pastries, glass of bubbly and unlimited tea and coffee.

In a statement, The Bridgend Centre Manager Rebecca Lea said: "We were honoured that four local people agreed to be judges at the event, including Bollington Town Mayor Helen Ellwood, local legendary bakery owner Anne Belfield and local baker Elaine Berry of Bezza's bakes."

"We were also very privileged to be joined at the last minute by Dan Hunter who is a contestant in Channel 4's Bake Off series this autumn!

"Nearly a hundred people joined us for the afternoon tea at 2pm after the judging had taken place and we were entertained with music from Hadyn Vickerman, Maxine Lomas and Anna and Daz Barker.

One crafty baker even created a White Nancy cake.

"A huge thank you to every one who gave their time, skills and food to this event, including the judges, musicians, craftspeople who made the banner and decorations, volunteers who worked so hard on the day and Heather who provided the additional sweet and savoury food and arranged for sparkling wine from Uncommon English wines."

The winning bakes were:

Category 1 - Celebration Cakes - Jo Maitland with a Black Forest cake

Category 2 - Large cakes and tea loaves - Sandy Milsom with a citrus layer cake

Category 3 - Cupcakes, muffins, scones and biscuits—Jan Slinn with Rhubarb and custard blondies

Category 4 - Specialist - Lucy Handel-Tendler with a chocolate orange Babka wreath

Category 5 - Children's - Thomas Ashby's Chocolate snake cake

The event raised £700 for the Bridgend Centre but also created a lovely community event for Bollington, bringing people of all ages together.

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