2pm Saturday, 17th October. Monument
 | 18th October 2009: Thank you everyone who turned out to support the contest, which was a great success for St Oswald's. The money raised is yet to be counted but check back in a few days to find out how much we did. Student Andrew Mowat gulped down 7 cakes in the three minute time frame. The Liverpudlian also lists pizza and weetabix amongst his favourite foods. Many many thanks to the other 15 contestants for their sterling efforts, including runners-up Mark Newton and Jasmine Ives-Keeler. And to all contestants generally for being up-for-it and incredibly patient during the technical delay! We're also grateful to host Kevin Hindmarsh and Steve from Cabvertising for the New York taxi. For photos please go to the Facebook page at http://www.bagelofthenorth.com The rest of the page will remain in place as a record. ----- Roll up! Roll up! Newcastle's first cupcake eating contest is here. How many can you eat in 3 minutes? It's all in the name of a great cause - St Oswald's Hospice in Gosforth. Money from entry fee donations, fundraising on the day and 10% of profits from all cupcakes sold on the day will go to this fantastic charity. The cupcake eating champion will be crowned on Saturday, October 17th at Monument, Grey Street. He or she will win the respect and admiration of the city, as well as over £500-worth of prizes. The prize package is the Newcastle Experience, and showcases the best that the city has to offer. Local retailers, restaurants, bars and venues have come up with a great selection of stuff worthy of any cupcake consuming champ. Prizes include: Bagel every week for a year from Bagel of the North worth over £175 A year's worth of dining experiences at Starters & Puds worth over £140 A year's hairdressing from City Crew worth over £150 £50 of Union Clothing vouchers £25 RPM Music vouchers A month's pass to the Tyneside Cinema FREE stuff from Lush, Leaf, Freefall. Live Newcastle membership A ride in the NY taxi featured in Mamma Mia I heart Newcastle merchandise from Newcastle Tourist Information Gig tickets, cinema vouchers, and more! To enter please print off the entry form below and hand it in to Bagel of the North by the 14th October. Entry fee of minimum £2 is required to be donated to charity but the more the better! There are also entry forms at the following locations: Bagel of the North Grey Street Freefall High Bridge Union Grey Street Fat Cats St Mary's Place Tourist Information Centre Market Street Blackwells Percy Street City Crew Dean Street Starters & Puds Shakespeare Street Alternatively e-mail cupcakes@bagelofthenorth.com and we'll send you an entry form which you can e-mail back. |
