‘Brilliant’ bake-off serves up charity treats

Ann Kay won first prize in the tarts category at the Bake Off competition in Lymebourne and Arcot Community Centre. Ref shs 51 18TI 6970. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Budding bakers have been channelling their inner Mary Berry as they took part in a charity bake-off by Healthy and Local Food for Families (HALFF).

There was a twist to the competition as the cooks were asked to make either a no-added-sugar mince pie or a Christmas tart.

The baked creations were then judged and prizes were awarded to the best pie and the best tart. Rupert White took top place with his mince pies while Ann Kay produced the best tart.

Tiggy Parry, director of HALFF and one of the judges, said: “It was great to see such a brilliant turn out and so many people had put so much effort into their bakes. The standard was extremely high.

Competitors at the Bake Off competition in Lymebourne and Arcot Community Centre. Ref shs 51 18TI 6962. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

“Thank you especially to Dee and the rest of the Lymebourne committee for being so welcoming and for all of their organisation for the event.”

Judge Tiggy Parry at the Bake Off competition in Lymebourne and Arcot Community Centre. Ref shs 51 18TI 6960. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Judge Nancy Craven at the Bake Off competition in Lymebourne and Arcot Community Centre. Ref shs 51 18TI 6959. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Judge Steve Matthews at the Bake Off competition in Lymebourne and Arcot Community Centre. Ref shs 51 18TI 6956. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Nancy Craven from the Keith Owen Fund presents a cheque to Lymebourne and Arcot Community Centre. Ref shs 51 18TI 6953. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Judges at the Bake Off competition at Lymebourne and Arcot Community Centre. Ref shs 51 18TI 6951. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)