THE GREAT Welsh Bake Off is returning soon, with a special guest lined up.
Action for Children Fostering Wales is celebrating their fifth year of the baking competition, this year supported by former Great British Bake Off contestant Jon Jenkins.
Newport baker Jon Jenkins
The contest will be hosted at Beechwood House, Newport, on Sunday March 10 from 11am to 1pm.
Jon Jenkins, from Malpas, was the only Welsh contestant in last year’s series of Great British Bake Off, making it until week seven of the competition.
Jon Jenkins with the winner of the Great Malpas Bake Off 2018
Mr Jenkins said: “I’m thrilled to be supporting the Great Welsh Cake Off and looking forward to tasting the cakes. The popularity of home baking is wonderful to see and I’m sure the standard will be excellent.
“Action for Children’s Fostering Wales do a fantastic job of helping the most vulnerable children in South Wales find a loving home so whether you’re baking or eating the lovely cakes, I hope as many people as possible can join me at the Great Welsh Cake Off this year.”
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The judging panel will include head chef at Holiday Inn, Martin Hood, and chef and owner of Cardiff’s The Corner restaurant, Ross Williams.
Jayne Thornby and Martin Hood who judged a previous Great Welsh Bake Off
Matt Lewis, from Action for Children Fostering Wales, said: “It’s great to have Jon’s support for this year’s Cake Off. We’re celebrating our fifth year and the standard of cake is getting better every year and I’m really looking forward to tasting this year’s cakes.
“It’s a great event and all proceeds raised from our cake and cuppa sales will go to Action for Children Fostering Wales to help pay for a fun day out for our foster children.
“By supporting the Great Welsh Cake Off, you are helping to support some of the most vulnerable children in our area so come please come along and enjoy a lovely day for all the family.”
Preparation for last year's Great Welsh Bake Off
Entry is free, but places are limited, so if you would like to enter a cake then please register by calling Action for Children on 01633 270422 or by sending an e-mail to fostering.wales@ actionforchildren.org.uk
For more information on the charity visit actionforchildren.org.uk
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