Tasty test raises funds for Bendigo kids
Bake-off winners are (L-R) Andrew Moon accepted for Sarah Moon, Bernadette Ward and David Russell.
Research staff held a Bake Off in aid of an annual June fundraiser, ‘Give Me 5 For Kids!’ staged by local radio station 93.5 3BO.
Each year the event raises funds for Bendigo Health’s paediatric ward to buy much needed equipment that assists in helping seriously ill children. All money raised locally, stays local.
The Research office enticed 11 budding bakers to make their specialty for staff morning tea. Each cake and slice was put to the taste test and votes were placed.
The entrants provided an array of cakes and slices that would rival a High Tea at the Windsor. Bernie Ward’s Lumberjack cake was a firm favourite, closely followed by dishes produced by two junior chefs. Sarah Moon’s Fudgy Ginger cake and Kate Russell’s Chocky Orange and poppy seed cake were both declared ‘yum!’
So far $224.50 has been raised. Thanks to Lisa Lavey for organising the morning, to those who donated gifts for the raffle and to all the taste testers, who probably had the best time of everyone!
The litter of boutique puppies ‘The Dog’ caused a sensation and all went to good homes for a modest sum.