A BAKE Off-style competition had the professionals and novices running for their pans at RAF Leeming.

The base hosted the contest to raise cash for the RAF Association’s Wings Week Appeal and bakers from across the station were invited to take part.

Judges led by station commander Group Captain Steve Reeves sampled them all and unanimously agreed to award RAF chef Donna Cairns winner in the professional category and Debbie Archer winner in the novice category.

Both made intricately decorated chocolate cakes - with Ms Archer's chess board design taking her hours to make.

“It is lovely to win. I really enjoy baking,” she said. “I have won other competitions in the past and enjoy entering for fun.”

Her prize was a hamper donated by Betty’s Café and Tea Room.

The RAF Association’s Wings Week coincides with the anniversary of the Battle of Britain and money raised by volunteers and serving personnel allows the Association to support members of the RAF family.

Corporal Jennifer Elliot, who organised the Bake Off and an early-morning doughnut sale, said: “The money raised will be used for welfare and support. It will also help to maintain the contact houses on Station which can be used by personnel and families in times of need.”

The contest, together with the early-morning doughnut sale, raised almost £260 for the charity.