A record number of entries over 750 in the 50 classes which spanned the complete range of bakery products. Some familiar faces were among the winners with each of the championships being very close. The Best West Country Baker was again awarded to The Cottage Loaf Bakery of Congresbury, Open Bread Championship Andrew Fudge The Upper Crust Bakery Taunton, Open Confectionery Championship The Cottage Loaf Bakery Congresbury. West Country Specialities Championship was won again this year by The Crusty Loaf Bakery Coleford. The BAKO Managers Trophy for the best exhibit in the Innovative Section was won by Premier Pastries. Best Loaf in Show was awarded to Andrew Fudge The Upper Crust Bakery Taunton This year two trainees share the title Champion Trainee Luke Holt – Freddie Soderstrom both who are in training at East & West Bakery.
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More notable successes this year with both the Open Bread Championship and also the Open Confectionery Championship being won by Martins Bakery from St Austell. The Best West Country Baker which was awarded to the baker winning the most points in all classes in a closely fought contest was won by The Cottage Loaf Bakery of Congresbury. West Country Specialities Championship was won again this year by Williams of Wool. Best Loaf in Show was awarded to Andrew Fudge The Upper Crust Bakery Taunton. The BAKO Managers Trophy for the best exhibit in the Innovative Section was won by The Cottage Loaf Bakery Congresbury. Champion Trainee Matthew Holman of West Country Bakery Torpoint.

All in all an excellent show with the nearly £6000 in prize money being spread over 40 competitors. Comments from all the judges were positive although a number of entries were disqualified for not meeting size or weight requirements. The date of 2012 competition has been provisionally set at 7th October 2012.

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A record number of competitors resulted in a new record number of entries (over 650) and according to the judges a very high quality standard. The new classes were well supported. The number of Trainees entering was again disappointing, one wonders just where the craftsmen of the future are!! This Year entrants came from as far as Worcester and winning the Open Bread Championship made The Hot Bread Shop's journey from Alderney worthwhile. BAKO Western have kindly refurbished one of the Western Region's cups which will be known as “The BAKO Managers Trophy” this year it was presented to the Best Exhibit in Show in the new Innovative Section.Judges Comments Download Full Results

Record prize money again this year over £5000 in prizes. New Inovative products section, to reflect the ever changing trading environment, this year we have introduced an entirely new Innovation section with one Bread line, one Confectionery line and one Takeaway line. We have deliberately kept the description of each class vague to encourage competitors to be as innovative as possible.

Artisan Luxury Loaf (61) The judges will be looking for that special loaf which appeals to the eye and palate - The loaf can contain other ingredients such as nuts and fruit to enhance flavour. The only real stipulation is the product must be yeast raised.

Assorted Whoopie Cakes (62) A new public craze also known as Whoopie Pies - Here the judges will be looking for something different not just sponge drops sandwiched with butter cream.

An Innovative Takeaway Product (63) Can be savoury or sweet and again something new in either shape, flavour or eye appeal.

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This year the Championships attracted a record number of competitors from the Channel Islands, north to Worcestershire, with an increase of entries in the bread classes. Confectionery classes however were down on last year. Most of the Trainee classes were better subscribed although here again the confectionery was not as well supported as the bread classes. Overall the Championships were a great sucess thanks to our Allied Traders for their sponsorship and of couse to Bako Western for hosting the event, this year in their new warehouse extension.

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This years competitions took place on Sunday 5th October 2008 at BAKO Western Cullompton Devon.

Although the total number of entries was down slightly on last year the number of firms taking part had increased, it was good to see both new and old faces. The overall standard of entries was excellent, this gave the judges quite a task when some classes included more than one entry of outstanding quality.

Excellent prize money again this year, thanks to our Allied Traders, NA Education Fund again sponsored the Trainee classes with £100 in prizes for each class.

This year the title “The Best West Country Baker” was awarded to Burns the Bread from Glastonbury

A DVD slideshow is available of the photographs taken on Sunday including pictures of the winning entry in each class, presentations etc.
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Entries up by 86% - Excellent Prize money in every class via sponsorship by Allied Traders, Bakers and the National Association Education Fund.

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• Open Bread Championship
• Open Confectionery Championship
• West Country Specialities Championship
• Trainee Championships
• Display & Proprietary Classes

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