Business Forum Cheese Academy at No2
No2 Pound Street are proud training partners with The Academy of Cheese. As Buckinghamshire’s premier British Artisan Cheese shop, they are so happy to be able to help share the knowledge of this ancient food. This is thanks to the brilliant @cheese_ academy who have worked tirelessly to make this a reality.
occupied by the Cake Factory in Wendover. Cornelli Sugarcraft is at 1 Town Court on The rest, as they say, is history. Wendover High Street. See advert page 4.
Debbie grew up with baking and cooking as a major influence in her life as both her nan and mum were great bakers. Family birthdays were always an opportunity to make a cake. By the time she was 16 she was given a gift voucher for W H Smith, and bought a book on Cake Decorating, Finishing Touches by James, No2's head of cheese and member Pat Ashby and Tombi Peck. This was the of the AOC, is now giving associate level 1 inspiration that really got her started. She courses online. This runs over 3 evenings signed up to do several evening courses and soon the simple birthday cakes were with 2 hour sessions. becoming more and more exotic creations. The brand new purpose built cheese and wine tasting room at No 2 will in the near Debbie went to Sir Henry Floyd Grammar future be the place where face to face School in Aylesbury and did A levels, but having gained a place at university she lessons will take place. decided to take a year out. She was soon If you genuinely love cheese, then this is the employed by one of Hertfordshire’s leading course for you. James has a background in bakeries to make sugar flowers for wedding fine dining restaurants and five star hotels, cakes and university was put off completely. with a love of cheese and wine running Having gained a wealth of experience she through his veins. His mission is to educate then went on to do a City and Guilds teacher training course and taught adult education to make cheese and wine fun. for West Herts College for a number of years. Log onto the website to book your course Despite several career changes and the birth now! www.2poundstreet.com of her daughter, Debbie never gave up the Level One offers an introduction to cheese, idea of being a professional cake decorator; suitable for those starting a career in cheese, in 2005, her dream became a reality and or people who love cheese and are interested as a result, the bakers of Wendover and in expanding their passion. It is also ideal for surrounds are lucky enough to have access restauranteurs, especially those in the front to all their cake decorating needs in one of house who will be able to learn how to place. talk about and present cheese confidently. Debbie hopes that her enthusiasm for baking and cake decorating never leaves her Cornelli Sugarcraft is 15! Fifteen years ago, Debbie Cattle opened and she tries to inspire as many people as Cornelli Sugarcraft to fill a niche previously possible to have a go for themselves.
The Bakers Shop Toy Donation
In December 2020, Tring Radio held a toy drive to collect toys as Christmas presents for children who might not otherwise have any. The Bakers Shop in Back Street took part in the drive and would like to thank all their customers who donated for their generosity.
Ashridge Home Care wins again!
Bucks-based home care provider Ashridge Home Care won the title of Best Employer at the Proud of Bucks awards in December 2020. Care workers have been at the forefront of looking after our vulnerable during the pandemic but who is looking after them? Trudi Scrivener, owner of Ashridge, wanted to make sure her staff were well looked after as they carried out their duties during lockdown. In addition to the regular benefits Trudi gives to her staff, including a bonus scheme and dedicated support, Trudi made sure staff were able to keep in touch through technology and supported them so they were able to support their vulnerable clients. See advert page 26.
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