NEWS
BEHIND THE BAKES OF CHURCHILL ’ S CAKES
The story behind Sir Winston Churchill ’ s most incredible birthday cakes will be depicted in a new photography display opening in the gardens of Chartwell this January .
Winston ’ s Spectacular Cakes will kick off Churchill ’ s 150th birthday year with a series of hand-selected archive photographs showcasing some of the most spectacular birthday bakes Churchill received in his lifetime .
A baking competition inspired by Churchill ’ s cakes will officially launch the new display . Categories including ‘ Winston ’ s New Fruity Favourite ’ - in homage to Churchill ’ s favourite cake baked by his cook , Mrs Georgina Landemare - will be judged by Richard Burr , former finalist of The Great British Bake Off .
Katherine Carter , Chartwell ’ s curator , says : “ Our new outdoor display shows the wonderful array of cakes inspired by Churchill ’ s interests and achievements . They were a forerunner to our love of extravagant and themed bakes today . We ’ re delighted that Richard Burr , baking extraordinaire and former contestant of The Great British Bake Off , is helping us to launch the display .”
Winston ’ s Spectacular Cakes will be on display from 13 January to 25 February 2024 , 10am to 4pm , at Chartwell and is included with normal admission .
PRESTIGIOUS WEDDING AWARD FOR BRADBOURNE HOUSE
Bradbourne House , the luxury wedding venue in East Malling , has clinched the coveted title of Heritage Wedding Venue of the Year at the Kent Wedding Awards .
Dating back to 1590 and recognised as a Grade I listed Queen Anne Country House , Bradbourne House earned this prestigious accolade in acknowledgement of its rich heritage . The house , originally constructed between 1712 and 1715 , underwent significant transformations from its Tudor origins in the late 1500s , with some of the original features still preserved in its kitchens .
The house occasionally offers guided tours to the public and has become a popular wedding venue amongst the 7,000 couples annually who choose The Garden of England as their destination .
Renowned for its dining offerings , Bradbourne House ’ s catering team , made up of dedicated professionals from leading hospitality business BaxterStorey , was honoured for its culinary excellence , which prioritises local and sustainable ingredients and bespoke menu options .
Kevin Logan , operations director at BaxterStorey , says : “ We ’ re thrilled to be announced as Heritage Wedding Venue of the Year . At Bradbourne House , our exceptional team is wholeheartedly committed to transforming wedding dreams into memorable experiences . This award is a testament to the unwavering dedication of every team member , from our event managers to our talented chefs , who work tirelessly to guarantee a delightful and memorable experience for all .”
PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS DESIGN NATURE-FRIENDLY SHOW HOME GARDENS
Taylor Wimpey South East has teamed up with Deal Parochial C . E . P . School and Reculver Primary School to create sustainable gardens at its Wellington Paddocks development in Deal and its St Augustine ’ s Place development in Herne Bay .
The housebuilder challenged pupils to design a nature friendly and an environmentally friendly garden respectively for the new show homes .
The winning entry for Deal , from Riley Collins aged 10 , included several sustainable features including bird boxes , flowers , bushes and shrubs , which will offer a variety of habitats for local wildlife and encourage biodiversity , while Maisie Seymour , aged seven , won the entry for the Herne Bay garden with features including a bird box and bug hotel , which will offer habitats for local wildlife .
Jason Stokes , sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey South East , says : “ We are aware of the impact the housebuilding industry can have on sustainability , which is why we are committed to encouraging sustainable solutions across our developments .
“ We were so pleased to welcome Riley to Wellington Paddocks to unveil the show home garden and Maisie to the show home at St Augustine ’ s Place and we would like to thank all the pupils at both schools who took part in our competitions to design the gardens .”
After seeing her design brought to life , Maisie said : “ I really enjoyed taking part in the competition and it was great fun to see my design in real life . I hope visitors enjoy looking around and that lots of wildlife will enjoy it too .” www . insidekent . co . uk • 149