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Whether you’re a seasoned home baker or just starting out, this is your chance to celebrate, create, and share your sponge with the community. This year, there will be two sections for young bakers from 7 to 11 year-olds, 12 to 16 years as well as the category for adult bakers.
“We’d love to see entries from Scouts, Guides, youth groups and all young baking enthusiasts. No experience needed – just enthusiasm and a love of cake!”, commented Fiona Pawsey, Wimborne BID chair.
The cakes will come under the expert scrutiny of a team of judges including George Williams, Masterchef contestant and Christian Ørner, chocolatier and private chef. Both professionals are doing exciting cooking demonstrations as part of the Wimborne Food Festival. Joining them will be Councillor Ryan from Wimborne Minster Town Council.
After judging, cakes will be sliced and sold to raise funds for the Mayor of Wimborne’s charities – a delicious way to support local causes including Millstream Theatre group for disabled performers and Youth Activities division of Dorset Community Action.
Entry to the competition is free and people are asked to bring their cake to the Dacombes of Wimborne stand at the main festival site of Willow Walk near Waitrose from 2.30pm. Judging will take place at 3:15pm
Top prize is a stunning £150 NEFF induction pan set, kindly donated by Dacombes of Wimborne who are sponsoring the Food Festival activities at Willow Walk. Winners of the youth categories will receive a £20 book token each courtesy of Wimborne Town Council.
Mayor of Wimborne Jeff Hart said: “Grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and join the Wimborne Bake Off! Bake for victory – and for some great local causes!”
This year’s Wimborne Food Festival takes place on Saturday 20th September from 11am until 4pm with a host of free mouthwatering attractions around the town. As well as stalls and cookery demonstrations on Willow Walk, there are foodie street parties in Church Street and East Street, events on Minster Green and a Dorset farmers market in Wimborne Square.
