TWO Kendal charities hosted their very own version of The Great British Bake Off this week.

The contest attracted around 60 delicious home-made cakes created by professional chefs, keen amateurs, young people, and friends and supporters of homelessness charity Manna House and Cadas, the Cumbria alcohol and drug advisory service.

The bakes were judged by Diana Berry of English Lakes Hotels, Paul Wood of Kendal College, and Claire Hensman, Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria. Prizes included a pastry masterclass and signed photo of Bake Off presenter Noel Fielding.

The grand total raised is still being counted, but the money will be shared between the two charities and will help fund Cadas's move into Stephenson House on Kendal's Ann Street, the new home of Manna House.

Julie Oram, Kendal coordinator for Cadas, said: "The new spaces have created a sense of total wellbeing, not only for our clients but also for the people who work here, giving us renewed energy and enthusiasm to work with vulnerable community members."

The next fundraiser for Manna House and Cadas will be Dry January, the month-long challenge to give up alcohol. Anyone who would like a sponsorship form can pick one up from Stephenson House or phone -01539-725534.