The NEC Birmingham 2010

 NOVICE CAKE CLASS Q
Sponsored by : The British Sugarcraft Guild

A Halloween cake to be coated in sugarpaste or royal icing. Decoration to be of the competitor's choice. No artificial decoration allowed including wires. The whole exhibit must fit into a 38cm (15") square.
RESOLUTE
SILVER AWARD

Judges Forum : Jan Thorpe

  " A very original pumpkin mask neatly executed. The frilling on the ruff is a little ragged in places and there is some cracking in the paste; Take care to ensure paste comes right up to the board edge so not silver shows. Great imagination."

Judges Forum : Maggie Peart

" Gosh this is scary! A bit of cracking on the coating paste could be avoided by gently rubbing with a piece of paste but a striking exhibit. Well done."

OPEN FLORAL CLASS R
Sponsored by : British Sugarcraft Guild

A table arrangement for a Christmas dinner party. The arrangement may incorporate foliage and berries but must include at least two varieties of flower. Flowers leaves and berries to be made from an edible medium. Artificial decoration may be used sparingly. The arrangement and any staging to fit into a 38cm (15") square.
RESOLUTE
HIGHLY COMMENDED

Judges Forum : Joyce Lisle

" Lovely Holly and Cymbidium. Neatly taped unites do try to hide the mechanics (Oasis). Design more suited for a side table than a table decorated for a dinner party. Good try."

Judges Forum : Dennie Rose

A delightful arrangement. Well executed and presented - the overall score could have been enhanced by covering the mechanics with damp leaves before assembly. 

FIGURINE CLASS H
Sponsored by :  M S Products
A creative centrepiece to feature a modelled figurine ( or figurines) Can be created in any edible medium within a maximum base of 38cm ( 15"), internal supports allowed.
RESOLUTE
BRONZE AWARD

Unfortunately, I couldn't catch up with any judges for feedbacks yet. They were very busy
This class was very tough this year. Who were there, he'd beard me up.......

N.E.C. Competition

Finally I've finished the last of three pieces for the competition  at the NEC. Some people, who has already seen it, say it's excellent.... Well as an author I'm a bit critical about my work.
If you want to see my entries, come to the NEC Birmingham on 5 to 7 November 2010, Hall 18
Times are 9:30 - 17:30 Friday & Saturday,
9:30 - 17:00 Sunday
The award ceremony will take place at 16:00 on Sunday 7 November
If you want to buy tickets do it on line, the cheaper way
www.ichf.co.uk/cake
Or you can wait till I'll put some pictures on my blog

What's new on the blog?

Who would like to join in to Xmas classes have a look which one could be the one.
Photos of finished piece included
Come and get ready for CHRISTMAS!!!