On Saturday and Sunday 23rd and 24th September, Bishop Auckland is hosting it’s annual Horticultural Show at the Town Hall.

Next door, St Anne’s Church is hosting Encounters with Hope, a free event featuring a photography display, prayer spaces, music, dance and poetry as well as a cupcake stall.

There is also a Cake Decorating Competition and residents of Bishop Auckland are invited to show their artistic and creative cakey flair by decorating a cupcakes or a cake in the theme of gardening, fruits, flowers and vegetables to tie in with the Horticultural show.

There are three categories for entries to the competition: Primary school aged children should submit four decorated cupcakes;

Secondary School and youth can submit four decorated cupcakes or a decorated cake;

The Adults or Families section is taking entries of a decorated cake (no more than 12 x 12 inches).

The competition is only £1 for childen and youth entries and £2 for adult/family entries.

Entries should be booked by 16th September.

To book or for more details email regenerate.bishopauckland@gmail.com or call 01325 789344.