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Mary Berry backs Time 4 Tea

20.7.11

CELEBRITY cake-maker and best-selling cookery author Mary Berry is urging people to brew and bake for charity this autumn.

She's put forward her favourite cake recipe – Ginger and Treacle Spiced Traybake – to encourage everyone to get creative in the kitchen for Meningitis UK's Time 4 Tea fundraising initiative.

People can bake and create tempting treats at any time from September and plenty of tasty tea-themed events are possible, from tea dances to teddy bears' picnics.

Money raised from Time 4 Tea will go towards Meningitis UK's Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign which funds cutting-edge research to find a vaccine to eradicate all forms of the disease.

Mary, who is appearing as a judge in BBC 1's Great British Bake-Off later in the year, said: "Meningitis is the disease which parents fear most. As a mother and grandmother, to find a vaccine which would protect future generations would be a wonderful achievement, which is why I'm honoured to be supporting Time 4 Tea.

"It promises to be a fun and easy way to raise money, and an ideal opportunity to get together with friends, family or colleagues. Meningitis UK has lots of ideas to get you started so why not dust off your teapot and get thinking about what to brew and bake for the occasion."

Party balloons, colourful bunting, and a selection of Twining's tea samples will be sent to anyone who registers for a tea party pack with invitations, a collection box and a fundraiser's guide featuring Mary Berry's cake recipe.

A range of delicious new cupcake recipes kindly provided by Country Cupcakes – can be found on the website www.meningitisuk.org/time4tea.

Meningitis UK says the opportunities are endless and Time 4 Tea should appeal to anyone who fancies doing something fun for a good cause.

Community fundraiser Emily Mitchard said: "The concept has already grabbed people's attention and we've had some really fun suggestions, from a Mad Hatter's Tea party to a bake-off and cake quiz!

"We've got a fundraising pack jam-packed with tips and ideas to get you started. Everyone will receive Mary's delicious Ginger and treacle Spiced Traybake, so sign up now and make Time 4 Tea this autumn."

For further information and to register, visit www.meningitisuk.org/time4tea or call Emily on 0117 373 73 73.