Retirement Living residents are star bakers

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Star bakers from The Wrekin Housing Trust’s Retirement Living schemes tested their skills on Thursday with a Master Chef style bake off held at New College, Wellington.

The eight competitors first watched a demonstration from Chef Lecturer, Sean McNulty who explained how to prepare the perfect choux pastry swan. They then took up their stations in the kitchen and began creating their own masterpiece using a selection of ingredients donated by Tesco. The final results were then placed next to numbers, keeping the creators identities secret and were judged by Sean and guest judge Claire Jamieson, Oakwood’s Chef Manager.

The judges tasted the sweet delights commenting on flavour, texture and presentation and crowned 72 year old Marjorie Price as the winner.

Marjorie, below, said, “Even though the afternoon has been competitive it has been lots of fun. It’s even taken me back to my school days!”

Sue Hughes, Events Co-ordinator for the Trust, said: “It’s been a great event. It has been amazing to have the use of a professional kitchen. It really makes it feel like the TV show. We love encouraging our residents to take part in a range of activities. It’s all about staying active, socialising and having fun.”

You can find out more about Retirement Living at www.wrekinretirementliving.co.uk or calling 01952 217171.

29th July 2016