Bake off

THE WHITE Horse Great Birstall bake-off is back for the 11th year running and it needs you, the young and not so young –all are invited to put forward their favourite, most delicious bakes for the fun competition and charity bake sale.

The Great Birstall Bake Off raises money for the Macmillan Cancer support charity as part of their nationwide World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, and it is taking place this year at the White Horse on September 24.

BIRSTALL’S ASIAN Sports Cricket Club organised cricket coaching sessions for children aged 5 –11 over the summer at their base on the School Lane playing fields.

Around 90 children took part in the activity and game-based programme over eight weeks. Each week there was a focus on a different cricket skill to build their confidence and ability.

Spokesman Ashwin Patel said: “This year it has been very successful again, and in the final session there was a presentation for the children with medals and certificates.”

“We would love it if you submitted an entry to this year’s Birstall Bake Off, all proceeds go to Macmillan. The categories are as follows, see which one takes your fancy and feel free to enter multiple: Cupcakes/tray bakes, Cake, Biscuits, Bread, Pastry (sweet or savoury), Free from, Best decorated and Best under 16, as well as our new International bake category for anything with a heritage outside the UK,” said Beccy Kay, founder of the event.

Entries for the competition should be delivered to the White Horse by 12 noon on Saturday September 23, ready for the afternoon's judging. Download a copy of the entry form from the website www.thewhitehorsebirstall.co.uk