Bake-off Heating Up

Things are really heating up as the date of the Bake-off approaches. But what's it all about?

Baking has reemerged as a popular pastime for men and women of all ages. What better way to bring our community together than to hold a Bake-off. It will give us a chance to get together, swap notes, offer support, have some fun and raise money for Breast Cancer Care.

To be a part of the event, you should live or work in BR3 and be an amateur baker.  

To enter you will be asked to bake a Victoria Sponge. This can be a classic version or your own take upon that. The cake will be judged by 3 independent, Beckenham-linked judges. The cake will be judged on the following criteria: Flavour, Appearance, Consistency and Presentation.

Your cake should be brought to the Hidden Teapot's Summer Fair on Saturday 18 August to the hall of the Beckenham Methodist Church - entrance in Bevington Road.

Due to popular demand, there will now be a new category of 'Under 16's'. So if you know a young baker, get them to show us what they can do.

Entries should arrive by 1pm. The competition will be judged at 4.30pm and the winner announced thereafter. The competition is free to enter but we are asking entrants to make a donation of £3. However, you should note that it is not a requirement of the competition, simply a suggestion. If you wish to make a donations it should be made on the day.

There will be an overall winner, decreed the Beckenham Baker 2012, plus a second and third prize.
Prizes will be announced here soon.

Email thehiddenteapot@gmail.com for an entry form. And get baking!

Bake-off Update

Hello teapots

If you are thinking of entering the Beckenham Bake-off then now is the time to get yourself an entry form. If you would like to be sent a PDF that you can print off and return then email Miss SoS and she will send you an application (thehiddenteapot@gmail.com). With just under a month to go, why not get into the kitchen and start practising! Yum. Remember, we will be supporting Breast Cancer Care so there's never been a better time to eat cake.

Todays SE26 pop-up

Hello teapots!

Thank you to those of you who came to visit us today downstairs at Kente on the Sydenham Road. Looks like we're getting a bit of a following. Still, who could resist? See below for a few pics. We'll be back down there on Saturday 4th August and every first Saturday of the month. And a big Thank You to the proprietor, George, for supporting us!

Beckenham Bake-off

So, you're good in the kitchen... you know your flour from your flower and you bake a mean sponge. Well, step up to the plate and show us what you can do!

The competition for the coveted title of Beckenham Baker will be judged on Saturday August 18th as part of the Hidden Teapot's Summer Fair. Competition rules and info will be available soon. So, if you live or work in Beckenham, get your pinny on and get baking. We'll be supporting Breast Cancer Care so if that isn't justification to eat cake, I don't know what is! 

Miss SoS is on Etsy

Yay! World domination starts small and Miss SoS has begun her quest with a tasteful toe dipping into Etsy. To visit her shop click here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadebyMissSoS?ref=seller_info

The shop shows the culmination of the Graphic Signage work that she has been developing over the last year or so and gives you the chance to be one of the first to buy a piece of her wonderful work.

Bib-Bib!

That cool dude, Mouseness, has lent his likeness to limited edition baby bibs. In 3 original designs they are entirely handmade.

There are only a few available and if you would like to get your hands on one you'll need to be quick. Made in soft mint and sky blue from 100% soft terry cotton with Velcro fastening. These kerchief style bibs are ideal dribble catchers and should fit babies from 3 – 12 months.

Mouseness would make a lovely and unique gift. They are available on ebay at £9.99. But if you're a Teapot follower then one can be yours for £8.50 (plus P&P). Contact Miss SoS (thehiddenteapot@gmail.com) and she will let you know where to make payment. Let her know which design and colour you've got your eye on and she will get back to you with availability.

Design 1, Mouseness, available in mint and blue

Design 2, Mouseness in Love, only one available in mint

Design 3, Mouseness Moonbathing, available in mint and blue

Quick-release Velcro fastening

The detail is amazing! 

SE20 on the map

Hey teapots

If you are a creative looking for affordable studio workspace, check out CreateSE20. Units are starting to fill and as you can see from the images below, it is a great place to work! createse20@gmail.com

Benches and shelving can be supplied

Even the smaller studios offer practical work solutions

Studio Spaces in SE20

Following the disapointing news that CreateBR3 was on hold, comes the fantastic news that CreateSE20 is now live!

All studios are naturally lit, clean and secure

8 light and bright studios are now available in the heart of SE20. With costs as low as £150 per month, fully inclusive, what's not to love? All spaces are naturally lit from above and are clean and secure. The aim is to build a creative hub with the potential to expand into other units. If you are a creative and have been looking for somewhere to work then this could be the answer. 

Advertising is just starting and we expect a positive and quick take-up. Studios range from 64 square foot to 128 square foot and will cost £2.40 per square foot per month. This cost is fully inclusive. At this early stage it may be possible to offer a bigger space should you need it. Access is available 24 hours a day.

CreateSE20 is situated perfectly for a host of transport links. Based on Franklin Road the studios are equidistant from Kent House and Penge West train stations. Avenue Road tram stop is a short walk and buses 75, 194, 197, 227, 354 and 176 stop near by. 

If you would like more info then contact the project coordinator on 07957 438178. We look forward to hearing from you!