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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.

James, No2's head of cheese and member of the AOC, is now giving associate level 1 courses online. This runs over 3 evenings with 2 hour sessions.

The brand new purpose built cheese and wine tasting room at No 2 will in the near future be the place where face to face lessons will take place.

If you genuinely love cheese, then this is the course for you. James has a background in fine dining restaurants and five star hotels, with a love of cheese and wine running through his veins. His mission is to educate to make cheese and wine fun.

Log onto the website to book your course now! www.2poundstreet.com

Level One offers an introduction to cheese, suitable for those starting a career in cheese, or people who love cheese and are interested in expanding their passion. It is also ideal for restauranteurs, especially those in the front of house who will be able to learn how to talk about and present cheese confidently.

Cornelli Sugarcraft is 15!

Fifteen years ago, Debbie Cattle opened Cornelli Sugarcraft to fill a niche previously occupied by the Cake Factory in Wendover. The rest, as they say, is history.

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 Pat Ashby and Tombi Peck. This was the inspiration that really got her started. She signed up to do several evening courses and soon the simple birthday cakes were becoming more and more exotic creations.

Debbie went to Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School in Aylesbury and did A levels, but having gained a place at university she decided to take a year out. She was soon employed by one of Hertfordshire’s leading bakeries to make sugar flowers for wedding cakes and university was put off completely. Having gained a wealth of experience she then went on to do a City and Guilds teacher training course and taught adult education for West Herts College for a number of years.

Despite several career changes and the birth of her daughter, Debbie never gave up the idea of being a professional cake decorator; in 2005, her dream became a reality and as a result, the bakers of Wendover and surrounds are lucky enough to have access to all their cake decorating needs in one place.

Debbie hopes that her enthusiasm for baking and cake decorating never leaves her and she tries to inspire as many people as possible to have a go for themselves.

Cornelli Sugarcraft is at 1 Town Court on Wendover High Street. See advert page 4.

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.