Swallowfield Local History Newsletter 

 

Thursday, 15th May 2025

  Your Daily Bread  

 

A talk given by Dave de la Riviere aka Davey Bread

A BERKSHIRE bakery has taken home medals for the second year running from a national competition judging quality produce.

Your Davey Bread has been awarded the medals for its bread offerings at Britain’s Best Loaf, earning a Bronze for its Barley Bumpkin in the Plain Sourdough category and a silver for it’s Merry Berry loaf in the Flavoured Sourdough category.

It is the second year in a row that the bakery in Swallowfield has garnered awards for its loaves, after winning the Britain’s Best Loaf is an annual event organised by leading baking industry publication British Baker that honours the finest bread produced by the nation’s best bakers.

Each loaf entered in all eight categories is put through its paces by the expert judges and scored on external appearance, internal structure, aroma, and taste.

This year a lemon and Earl grey brioche loaf was given the top award for Britain’s Best Loaf.

Do come and join us to find out more about this local business enjoying much success.

Entrance fee for Members is £2.00 and Non Members £3.00 on the night.
Membership for the year is £5.00

Our meetings are usually on the third Thursday of the month at 7.45pm for 8pm, in the Rose Room at Swallowfield Parish Hall. Visitors are always welcome. If you have any queries, please call Mike Round on 0118 988 7753 or e-mail slhsoc@yahoo.co.uk

If you are interested in future and upcoming events, visit our website, www.slhsoc.org.uk, for our full programme.

Mike Round
Swallowfield Local History Society