Great Rotary Bake Off & Afternoon Tea in aid of End Polio Now

Middleton Rotary Club held their Great Rotary Bake Off and Afternoon Tea In support of Rotary International's aim to eradicate Polio on Saturday 22 September in the Sessions Room of the Olde Boar’s Head, Long Street, Middleton.

The cake baking was open to all non-professionals and prizes were awarded in two age categories, adults and under 16 juniors. 

Middleton Rotary Club End Polio Now club co-ordinator Ged Heatherington said: “We were also sold cakes, sandwiches and teas and coffees, and encouraged supporters to bring their cakes for selling too.

 

“With support from five Rovers from the Middleton Federation of Scouts of Europe Scout group, the event has raised £178.29.

“Sara Rowbotham, deputy leader of Rochdale Borough Council, and Kit Wellens, Middleton Rotary Club president, judged the efforts of the competition entrants.

“The adult winner was Cherry Healey who received an original print from local artist Steve Whitworth, while the under 16 winner Abi Matthews won a bumper chocolate hamper.

“A raffle also aided the fund-raising efforts, which included a meal for two from local Market Place restaurant La Minhaz.

“The money raised will be going to support Rotary's End Polio Now programme.

''Many thanks to the Olde Boars Head staff, Sara Rowbotham, Rovers leaders and fellow Rotarians for making this event happen and to assist in our efforts in eradicating this disease from our planet.”