Saturday 21st October 2-5pm – Porlock Village Hall
Exmoor Star Baker Competition, plus Talks and Produce Show
Calling all bakers, young and old, to take part in this brand new event during the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival. Taking inspiration from the popular Bake-Off TV series and Exmoor’s amazing dark skies, amateur and professional bakers of all ages from across Exmoor are invited to enter their own show-stopper cake or cupcakes, with an astronomy or night-wildlife theme, for judging; 4 Classes for each of four age categories. Certificates and prizes to be won!
During the afternoon, 2-5pm, the public are invited to come and admire the creativity of all the bakers as all competition entries will be on display. There will also be some local produce and craft stalls to browse, and refreshments available. From 2.30pm, there will be three short talks suitable for all ages;
· Exmoor, International Dark Sky Reserve – Exmoor National Park Authority
· Where and when to stargaze and what to look for in the October night sky – Astronomer Tim Wetherell
· Nocturnal Wildlife – Exmoor Natural History Society
The competition results and presentation of prizes and certificates will take place at 4pm.
How to enter the competition: Download the entry form with all the details. Entry forms are also available from Porlock Visitor Centre, Exmoor Rambler/ Porlock Post Office and National Park Centres. Anyone can enter and it’s free. All enquiries and send your saved and completed competition entry forms by 14th October to visit@porlock.co.uk Tel: 01643 863150.
Entrance fee for afternoon event: Adults (12+) £1, Under 12s 50p.
Thank you and I hope you feel inspired!
Deborah Stanyon
Wootton Courtenay 