#BakeBridport: Star Bakers Announced!
Well done to the winners of Bridport Museum’s #BakeBridport competition!
Sarah and Isla Smith’s Colmer’s Hill biscuits take 1st prize, with Tracey Barclay’s monkey’s fist rope cake coming in 2nd.
Caroline Parkin from Leakers Bakery generously donated the prizes of £100 and a £25 Leakers Voucher. She was joined by Bridget Bolwell of Bridport Local Food Group to judge the entries. Both ladies said they were so impressed with the creativity of all the entries. This is what they said about the winners: ‘we liked the fact that the biscuits were cut in the shape of Colmer’s Hill. We thought it was a really good representation of the Hill and very well observed – trees, clouds, path, colouring Although they are obviously in 2D. – there is a real aliveness to them which makes them into a 3D representation – good enough to eat!’ and about the rope: ‘we liked this because it speaks of Bridport’s heritage and the Sea. We thought it was very clever use of the “rope” it was well coloured and intricately worked to create the fender. We also appreciated being able to see how the rope was built around the delicious looking Victoria sponge inside!’
Isla, who is 10 said: ‘We decided to make these biscuits as Colmer’s Hill is the most famous hill in Bridport and we have a picture of it at home. I helped make the actual biscuits and Mummy helped to decorate them as they were quite big. We’ve really missed The Museum being open and seeing the exhibitions, my favourite activity inside is the rope making where you can make your own piece of rope using the long machine!’
This was the #BakeBridport story:
History in the Baking!
STOP PRESS! We are delighted to announce that Leakers Bakery have generously donated prizes for #BakeBridport!
They are offering £100 cash for the winner, and a £25 voucher for the runner up!
Here’s how to be in with a chance of winning!
Because we are missing our popular Food Festival this year, we would love you to bake a cake inspired by your love of our town’s history.
The rules are simple:
1. Bake and decorate a cake inspired by
a) a Bridport building or landmark, or
b) your favourite Bridport Museum object.
2. Take a photograph or a short video to share your creation and post it on the Museum’s Facebook, tweet @bridportmuseum or Instagram @bridport_museum including the hashtag #BakeBridport to be included in the competition!
You can find lots of inspiration in our Flickr album
It’s also a great opportunity to support our wonderful local business by buying local at one of the great shops listed below.
Cake entries can be posted any time until 30 June.
Our panel of independent judges will each pick their favourite entry based on the creativity and originally of entries, with winners announced early July!
We can’t wait to see what you all create- perhaps a lemon drizzle Town Hall, a chocolate ropewalk or a coffee cake ammonite….. there are no limits to this challenge- and when you’ve made your cake you might like to share with your family or neighbours!
#ShopLocal: where to buy your supplies!
Do check individual websites or contact individuals for opening hours and deliveries.
Bradpole Village Store: groceries and essentials.
Broadwindsor Community Store: groceries and essentials. Home delivery service provided by volunteers to local homes. @BroadwindsorCS
Bridget’s Market, East Street: greengrocers, also stocking eggs, cheese, organic milk, baking goods and spices. Collection and delivery 01308 427096 or message via Facebook.
Burton Bradstock Post Office and Farm Shop: delivery in the village, West Bexington, Swyre and Puncknowle. Call 01308 897243 or email maydownfarmshop@aol.com
Chideock Village Shop: groceries and essentials. Call 01297 489584
Felicity’s Farm Shop, Morcombelake, all sorts! Phone orders 01297 480930, @Felicitys_FS or via Facebook.
Fruits of Earth, Victoria Grove. Orders for collection and home deliveries. Call 01308 425827 or via Facebook.
Hangers Dairy North Mills Trading Estate: our Bridport Milkman. Can also supply eggs, bread, cheese, and butter. See their Facebook page for complete product list.
Collection and delivery 01308 423308 or message via Facebook.
Leakers Bakery, East Street: Artisan bakers. Selling flour, butter, eggs, milk and some one-off colouring and decorative bits. by 01308 423296 between 7am and 12noon for next day delivery.
Lime Tree Deli, West Street: Free home delivery service. Everyday essentials such as butter, eggs and milk can also be provided. Message via Facebook or 07799 267653 @TheLimeTreeDeli
Modbury Farm Shop, Burton Bradstock: fresh milk from own jersey cows and local produce and vegetables. Open daily with delivery to the elderly or those in self isolation within the Bride valley, at no extra cost. Phone 01308 897193 and leave a message with name and phone number.
Naturalife, South Street, groceries and essential supplies, shop open 9-5am home delivery service phone or visit their Facebook page for details. 01308 459690
Nina’s Greengrocers, South Street: Lots of stock! Eggs as well. Phone for more information 01308 422794. Collection only
Pineapple Estate Community Shop, Salway Ash: supplying essential groceries, such as dried and tinned goods, eggs, etc. To register for the service contact info@pineappleestate.co.uk 01308 488280 option 1.
Skilling Stores, Bridport: convenience store selling groceries and essentials 01308 424434
Sophia’s Choice, Beaminster: organic and natural brands including dairy free milk, dried fruit, nuts, wholemeal, etc as well as essentials. Contact 07525 662888 info@sophiaschoice.co.uk for orders and deliveries. @SophiasChoiceUK
Stephie’s Eggs, South Street: free range eggs sold on Bridport Market (outside of Smith & Smiths West Street) Wednesdays and Saturday also delivery and collection service. 07831 615542
Waste Not Want Not, South Street: organic, unpacked, plant-based wholefoods. Order online at or by phone 07775380797 for collection and home delivery.
Washingpool Farm Shop, Bridport: order and collection service available, email order to info@washingpool.co.uk with your requests with your phone number. @washingpoolfarm