Kids’ creations marking market’s milestone
Charnwood Borough Council invited children to bake a biscuit, cookie or cupcake inspired by the 800-year-old markets and fair.
YOUNGSTERS got creative in the kitchen to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Loughborough markets and fair.
Charnwood Borough Council invited children to bake a biscuit, cookie or cupcake inspired by the markets and fair and bring it along to an event stand set up in Loughborough town centre.
The competition was judged by Cllr Jenny Bokor, lead member for Loughborough, and market traders Steph Smith, from Smiths Fruit and Veg, Tony Simons, from Tony’s Eggs,
Elaine Round, from I-Fruit, and Tracey Whellams, from Belvoir Bakery.
Cllr Bokor said: “It was great to be part of this fun, family-friendly event to celebrate the 800 years anniversary.
“There have been some wonderful, imaginative creations and I would like to thank all the organisers and judges, and the children who entered the competition. I have had a lot of fun and I hope the competitors have too.”
The judges split the creative and colourful entries into three categories: best fair, best market and best made-on-the-day.
The winners were as follows:
■ Best fair: Maysie Bird, 10, from Loughborough, with her imaginative helter skelter.
■ Best market: Freya Jackson, 10, from Barrow upon Soar, for her 800th anniversary cookie.
■ Best made-on-the-day: Brooke Pollard, nine, from Loughborough, with her colourful cookie.
The winners were announced on the day and their designs will be entered into the 800-year book project.
Royal Charters were granted for Loughborough Market and Loughborough Fair in 1221 by Henry III.
The borough council has worked with other organisations to mark the 800th anniversary with activities including the unveiling of a plaque and commemorative lights and banners in the town centre.
An exhibition charting the 800year history of Loughborough’s market is now on display at Charnwood Museum.
The Market 800 exhibition has been created by Leicestershire County Council’s communities and wellbeing team, working with Loughborough library’s Local Studies Volunteer Group, Charnwood Borough Council and market traders. The exhibition can be seen from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday and 10am to 1pm on Sunday. Admission is free.
Find out more about Charnwood Museum at www.charnwoodmuseum. 1