Local business woman Wednesday Batchelor from Unicorn Cakery and Delectables in Wymondham won top prize in South Norfolk Council’s Victoria Sponge Bake Off competition. Her prosecco soaked Victoria sponge, with white chocolate buttercream and homemade cherry jam had the judges heading back for seconds and thirds when the competition ran earlier in the month at South Norfolk on Show. Having quit her job in May as a facilities manager to spend more time with her one-year-old daughter Isabella, Wednesday was keen to raise the profile of her new business. 

City College Norwich student, Justin Gallant (16) from Blofield is the winner of the inaugural Great Norfolk Sandwich competition, run by the Maids Head Hotel and City College Norwich, to celebrate British Sandwich Week. Judges Candi Robertson from Candi’s Chutney, representing Norfolk Food & Drink Festival, Luke Powell from the Eastern Daily Press and Maids Head Hotel General Manager Christine Malcolm and Head Chef Marcin ‘Magic’ Pomierny, unanimously voted Justin’s barbecue pulled pork, with Norfolk Dapple cheese, a truly Great Norfolk Sandwich.

To celebrate the opening of the new Tourist Information centre in Sheringham and working in conjunction with NNDC and Sheringham Chamber of trade , Driftwood Gallery are running a competition for young people in this area. Closing date is the 21st February, The title is: What makes someone want to come to North Norfolk, the subject can be anything to show why North Norfolk is great.

A stunning image of Thornham Quay on the Norfolk Coast Path has been chosen as the winning picture in the Norfolk Trails’ Treasure photo competition. The competition, which launched at the start of the summer holidays, invited photographers to enter pictures which encapsulated what they treasure when out exploring the abundance of short and circular walks around the 12 Norfolk Trails.