Fifty years ago today the Queen Mother opened our original office here at Stoneleigh Park during the Royal Show 1967. To celebrate our 50th Anniversary colleagues are taking part in various fundraising activities throughout the year and one of these was our very own Bake-Off.
The ‘Bake-Off’ was split into three rounds, which finished with a ‘Show Stopper’ round on the 19th June, where the bakers had to present a two tier cake with a FEC Energy theme. Nicola Reece, of the Farmers Fayre shop and café on Stoneleigh Park, acting as our very own Mary Berry, had the unenviable job of judging all three rounds. Then, after the judging, members of the public visiting the shop were able to buy the baked goods for a small donation to Mind.
Jenny Beynon, Bake-Off organiser said “It turns out that we have a number of gifted bakers amongst us and this seemed like the ideal opportunity to show off those talents, have some fun and, most importantly, raise some money for Mind.”
The overall Bake-Off winner was Jodie Hisgett, Utilities Management Consultant, who’s ‘Show Stopper’ carrot and lime cake, complete with glasshouse made of sugar, stole the show. However, we aren't just about the baked goods; we have a number of other fundraising activities going on throughout the year. Along with a 50 mile cycle ride around Warwickshire countryside, the September Wolf Run and for one night only on the 8 July, the FEC Energy band will be performing for friends and family.
Visit our Just Giving page where you can support their fundraising by making a donation.