Bake Off treat despite ovens failure

On BBC TV, the grand finale of Great British Menu competition reached its thrilling climax with winning chefs having the honour of cooking their dishes at the incredible Taste of Summer banquet.

This year, the banquet celebrated 140 years of the iconic Wimbledon Championships.

These professional chefs needed to convince the judges that their dish was worthy of a place on the final menu.

Closer to home, a competition was equally keenly fought when the Annual “Bake Off ” Challenge took place at the Deeping School.

This year competitors from Rotary, Inner Wheel, and Interact all attempted to make the best cookies.

In a very hot kitchen, and with the ovens cutting out half way through the bake, it was a tense and stressful time for the competitors, each aiming to produce their best four cookies for the judge.

Once again Rotarian Linda May (our Past District Governor and renowned chef ) came to adjudicate.

She duly cast her eyes and taste buds over the final offerings.

Meanwhile others looked on, offered comments, and nibbled, where they could.

This time the honours went to Rotary.

In first place was Rotarian Justin Gray, followed closely (by just half a point) in second place by Helen Bembridge (Inner Wheel).

Charlie and Elliott (Interact) were placed joint third.

Certificates and prizes were presented by Rotary Club President Carl Midgley.

He thanked Deepings School for use of their facilities and the buffet they provided, which was enjoyed by all.

Carl presented Linda with flowers and thanked for judging. I wonder what the challenge will be next year.

President Chris Shannon presented a cheque for £500, donated by Huntingdon Cromwell Rotary, to the Leonard Cheshire Home in Brampton. The home has recently finished a new build project and the money will go towards equipping the kitchen area.

Rotarians having fun and fundraising.