London bakery owner Emily Johnson has been crowned National Cupcake Champion 2012 in the annual search to find Britain's best cupcake baker. Emily, who owns the Upsy Daisy bakery and tea room in Hammersmith, West London, beat off stiff competition from 55 other professional bakers to take the prestigious title at the championships, which are staged by British Baker magazine.
Sure Start Children's Centres and care homes for the elderly are making the final preparations for a foodie extravaganza during this summer's Olympic Games. As part of Love British Food 2012, the campaign being run by British Food Fortnight this summer, Family Feasts are being organised in Sure Start centres and care homes across the country as part of the London 2012 Festival, the spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration running from 21st June until 9th September 2012.
From Friday 25th to Sunday 27th August, West Dean's Chilli Fiesta will once again become a mecca for those wanting to immerse themselves in the heat, flavour, history and variety of the chilli - whilst enjoying an eclectic line-up of talks, music and dance. New for 2012: an extensive programme of entertainment across two stages; new bar-team; extended opening hours on Saturday evening.
GuilFest's 21st anniversary is coming round fast - there are now under 2 weeks to go until the UK's premier family festival and the line up is now complete! A truly eclectic mix of the crème de la crème of live music, DJs, theatre and comedy, set across 12 stages in the idyllic surroundings of Stoke Park, Guildford.
Competition now closed. Congratulations to Richard Nutt, Swindon.
It can be hard to find the motivation to get fit and keep to a training programme long term but being healthy really is a way of life that can make a huge difference to your life - and others. Stuart Bennett lost eight stone, climbed Kilimanjaro and raised money for the NSPCC.
