For anyone who loves the Great British Bake Off, how about giving them a cookery course?

One of the things about baking is that for many people, it's a time to link back to those hours whiled away with Mum in the kitchen, making cupcakes and other simple items.  And it's creative, and fun, and you definitely get an end result (even if you don't fancy eating it) one way or another.   

The aim of National Baking Week from the 14th to 20th October 2024 is to get us all baking.   Shows such as The Great British Bake Off have been hugely successful and no doubt encouraged many of us to get into the kitchen and have some fun baking, perhaps trying out new recipes or sticking to tried and tested ones.   I have a fruit cake I love to bake and 

Here are some gift ideas...

The National Trust's online shop has the 
National Trust Book of Scones for £9.99



Sarah Merker has gathered 50 scone recipes
from National Trust experts around the country - 
find out more here!

 
Get everyone organised with this Great British Bake Off Family Organiser 2026.
It's got five columns, a handy storage pocket, wonderful recipes and useful fun stickers!
From the CalendarClub.co.uk for £10.99
(They've also got a Great British Bake Off Slim Calendar 2026 for £6.99)

For people who baking - biscuits for example! - how about some handy tins?  Emma Bridgewater has this Get Baking Medium Shallow Tin for £11.00:

There's nothing like turning on the radio and doing some baking.
Then when you've done your baking,
you can switch on the telly and tuck in to the cake or biscuits with a hot drink!

Have a go - Cake Boy:  Mini Chocolate Class & Champagne Afternoon Tea,
SW London, for £95.00 for one or £170.00 for two for a half day.

If that all sounds rather exhausting, you could send them a gift such as a hamper, so that someone else has done all the work and your loved one can simply sit back, put the kettle on and tuck in!   Virginia Hayward Hampers has this Christmas Treats Tray for £28.99...Devour Linden Lady Milk Chocolate Buttons, the Maxwell & Franks Christmas Pudding, Orchard Preserves Strawberry Jam, and down a cup of Cartwright & Butler English Breakfast Tea.  There's More Food Belgian Milk Chocolate Caramel Shortbread and Chocolate Fudge, and buttery Kindness Bakery Luxury Shortbread Rounds.  And it comes in a compact willow tray.   

Tuck into the details about this Christmas Treats Tray 
from Virginia Hayward Hampers for £28.99
See their other Afternoon Tea hampers here.