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The popular Jenkins Bakery has scooped two prizes in national competitions. The Llanelli-based bakery was successful in the The National Association of Master Bakers' bakery competitions at the Bakers' and Butchers' Spring Fair at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern. "It's a double delight for us as a business," said operations director Russell Jenkins. "What is particularly pleasing is that the wins went to two of our youngest members of staff. "We believe in nurturing young talent here at the Jenkins Bakery and the two winners created top quality showpiece products to beat off stiff competition from the rest of the UK." Natasha Fuge's winning design at the Spring Fair was in the Celebration Cake category and was inspired by impending birth of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby. Trainee Alex Cowell won first for her cupcakes. And Alex also won a special prize of a training day with television's Fabulous Baker Broth...

Llanelli’s famous Jenkins Bakery has plenty to celebrate for the forthcoming Royal Wedding. The bakery scooped two prizes at the national Bakers’ Fair at Newbury Racecourse – with one of the awards being claimed for the best celebration cake to mark the marriage of Kate Middleton to Prince William. “It’s a big achievement as this was a nationwide competition held by the National Association of Master Bakers,” said Jenkins Bakery director Russell Jenkins. “It’s also very significant as we plan to mark the Royal Wedding in some style. “We won the competition for the best single tier cake inspired by the Royal Wedding. The cake was created by Sarah Williams, our professional cake decorator. It is now on display at our Trostre HQ in Llanelli. “Meanwhile, we will be launching special mini wedding cakes to mark Prince William and Kate’s wedding. These feature the happy couple and are traditional wedding cakes designed to help everyone get into the wedding spirit. “They will be on sale in our...