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Runcorn and Widnes

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Runcorn & Widnes – Green-Fingered Goodies!

Date: 18/05/2013
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Theme: Green-Fingered Goodies
Now that the sunshine & long evenings are here, it is the perfect chance to get out into your garden. Whether you have a tiny patio herb garden or lovely blooms & shrubs I want you to create a cake inspired by your garden. It could be a rose infused sponge if you grow roses, or a lavender cake if you grow lavender etc. Or you could also dress up a cake with any manner of floral decorations to fit in with the theme!
Venue: Widnes
Additional venue info: Our venue is a large, bright airy and very popular coffee shop/restaurant in Widnes. They will kindly be providing us with an area free of charge, but please support them by buying at least 2 drinks. This is our BEST venue yet, so I really hope as many of you as possible can come along!

Book a place

To book a place, please contact Nicola McCandless nicola@nicsnotebook.com with the following information:
  • Details of the event you are booking for
  • Are you bringing a guest, if so what is their name
  • What cake are you bringing, you can decide later.

Points to remember

  • Each cake must be large enough to slice into around 8 – 12 good slices.
  • Sorry, but NO cupcakes, Muffins, Brownies, Cookies, Pies or Tarts.
  • Home-bakers, professional bakers and men can join in. It's not a competition, no judging, just a lot of fun. And you get to take cake home.
  • A baker can bring a guest but you must indicate this at the time of booking
  • Take a look at our Home Page to see what fun we have.
  • Read what Clandestine Cake Club is all about and have a mosey on over at the disclaimer page before you book.
  • Register as a CCC member and join this group.

May 5, 2013 9:37 am in New events, Runcorn and Widnes by Nicola

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Runcorn and Widnes – Love at First Bite!

Date: 07/02/2013
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Theme: Love at First Bite
Since it’s Valentine's season I want you to bake your ultimate cake – the one you fell in love with the first time you had a bite. Will it be a simple but stunning Victoria Sponge or a decadent chocolate cake drenched in chocolate ganache?
Anything goes, so long as you are passionate about it.
Hopefully this will be a good opportunity for us all to discover new favourites!
Venue: Widnes
Additional venue info: As our last 2 events were held in Runcorn, this event will take place over the River Mersey in Widnes. Our venue is a fantastic meeting space for many different local groups – I think we are the first cakey group to meet there though, so let’s show them why we all love cake! Unlimited tea & coffee will be available at a cost of £2 per person. Plenty of free car parking is available and the venue is wheelchair friendly.

Book a place

To book a place, please contact Nicola McCandless nicola@nicsnotebook.com with the following information:
  • Details of the event you are booking for
  • Are you bringing a guest, if so what is their name
  • What cake are you bringing, you can decide later.

Additional event info:

Book your place now to avoid disappointment as we are limited to 12 people for this event!

Points to remember

  • Each cake must be large enough to slice into around 8 – 12 good slices.
  • Sorry, but NO cupcakes, Muffins, Brownies, Cookies, Pies or Tarts.
  • Home-bakers, professional bakers and men can join in. It's not a competition, no judging, just a lot of fun. And you get to take cake home.
  • A baker can bring a guest but you must indicate this at the time of booking
  • Take a look at our Home Page to see what fun we have.
  • Read what Clandestine Cake Club is all about and have a mosey on over at the disclaimer page before you book.
  • Register as a CCC member and join this group.

Attendees

Red Velvet (x2)
Victoria Sponge
St Clement's & Pistachio
Prodigious Passion-fruit Pavlova
Vegan Chocolate Cake
Lemon & Coconut Cake
Chocolate & Guinness Cake
Whet Nellie Cake
Chocolate & Almond Cake
Coffee, Maple & Pecan Cake

January 15, 2013 7:32 pm in New events, Runcorn and Widnes by Nicola

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Runcorn & Widnes – Nutritious & Delicious!

Date: 24/09/2012
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Theme: Nutritious & Delicious
Here is our chance to show that enjoying a slice (or 2!) of cake doesn't need to be super-fattening or unhealthy.

You can make a lower-fat version of your favourite cake or how about including some fruit or vegetables into your bake?

Have fun experimenting - healthier bakes don't have to be boring!

This event will be part of Halton Council's Foody Fortnight.
Venue: Runcorn
Additional venue info: We have secured a fabulous modern, bright & airy space in a brand new building for this event.
There is plenty of room so we are hoping for a big turn-out to enjoy some yummy cakes!

Book a place

To book a place, please contact Nicola nicola@nicsnotebook.com with the following information:
  • Details of the event you are booking for
  • Are you bringing a guest, if so what is their name
  • What cake are you bringing, you can decide later.

Additional event info:

There will be a £3 charge per person attending to cover all tea/coffee/soft drinks provided on the night.

Points to remember

  • Each cake must be large enough to slice into around 8 – 12 good slices.
  • Sorry, but NO cupcakes, Muffins, Brownies, Cookies, Pies or Tarts.
  • Home-bakers, professional bakers and men can join in. It's not a competition, no judging, just a lot of fun. And you get to take cake home.
  • A baker can bring a guest but you must indicate this at the time of booking
  • Take a look at our Home Page to see what fun we have.
  • Read what Clandestine Cake Club is all about and have a mosey on over at the disclaimer page before you book.
  • Register as a CCC member and join this group.

September 7, 2012 6:44 pm in New events, Runcorn and Widnes by Nicola

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Runcorn and Widnes – Inherited Indulgences

Date: 30/07/2012
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Theme: Inherited Indulgences
Do you have an old family cake recipe that has been handed down over the years – written on a scrap of paper splattered with butter or in an old cookery book? For the inaugural Runcorn & Widnes CCC we would like you to bake something that has been passed down through your family. So if it’s a special black forest gateau recipe your Mum used to make or Gran’s old chocolate cake recipe bring it along and share your story of what it means to you. There are no restrictions with regards to the ingredients or flavour – just make sure it is a cake!

PS – If you have the original handwritten recipe or the original recipe book why not bring it along to show us.

Venue: Centre of Runcorn
Additional venue info: Come and join us in a rather unique (and some might say nutty!) location in the centre of Runcorn. Want a clue to the venue? ...This might be where a crafty bank robber would hide if his getaway car broke down!

There is plenty of car parking available nearby. Please note this venue is up a flight of stairs on the 1st floor with no alternative access.

Book a place

To book a place, please contact Nicola nicola@nicsnotebook.com with the following information:
  • Details of the event you are booking for
  • Are you bringing a guest, if so what is their name
  • What cake are you bringing, you can decide later.

Additional event info:

There is a £2 charge per person attending. This will cover all the tea & coffee that you can drink, which will be supplied by our kind hosts. If you would like to make an extra donation for their services, this option will be available on the night.

Points to remember

  • Each cake must be large enough to slice into around 8 – 12 good slices.
  • Sorry, but NO cupcakes, Muffins, Brownies, Cookies, Pies or Tarts.
  • Home-bakers, professional bakers and men can join in. It's not a competition, no judging, just a lot of fun. And you get to take cake home.
  • A baker can bring a guest but you must indicate this at the time of booking
  • Take a look at our Home Page to see what fun we have.
  • Read what Clandestine Cake Club is all about and have a mosey on over at the disclaimer page before you book.
  • Register as a CCC member and join this group.

Attendees

*EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED*
Nicola - Blow Away Sponge Cake
Sarah & Guest - Apple Crackle Cake
Kim
Laura & Linda
Sally & Guest - Auntie's Carrot Cake
Bec
Zoe & Baby - Grandma's Fruit Cake
Helen
Rachel - Grandma's Cherry & Almond Cake
Tijen
Susan & Guest
Adam & Jane
Rebekah & Guest - Mum's Carrot Cake
Sue & Guest

June 15, 2012 11:07 am in New events, Runcorn and Widnes by Nicola