Ever-popular baking competition reality show The Great British Bake Off is launching a brand new baking box subscription delivery service.
It’s pretty safe to say that the Channel 4 show – which aired the semi-final on Tuesday night and will see amateur bakers Peter Sawkins, Dave Friday and Laura Adlington battle it out to be crowned the winner next week – has a massive loyal following of fans.
And now it’s giving viewers the chance to get involved in all the action from home.
The official new Bake Off Box subscription service will deliver everything you need to tackle your own baking project – with recipes approved by the Bake Off team – and keen bakers can sign up to receive a DIY treat delivered straight to their door from February 2021.
Each delivery will include a collectible, bespoke piece of baking equipment, as well as British-sourced dry ingredients – which are all pre-measured to reduce waste – and, of course, a recipe challenge just as fans of the show have come to recognise and expect.
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Kicking off the Bake Off Box subscription service’s first month will be a signature chocolate cake.
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Recipes included in the box will be suitable for all skill levels.
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Also included will be recipe cards with broken down, easy-to-follow steps and illustrated with photography of each stage of the bake, to make life easier for those just getting to grips with baking.
Speaking on the launch of the Bake Off Box subscription service, Becca Watson – Home Economist for GBBO – said: “We know how many are inspired to bake when the show is on air.
“The Bake Off Box takes that one step further, delivering the recipes direct to your door, so that everyone can join in, test their skills and get a taste of what they see on screen.
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“We have spent a while developing the best recipes for you to bake at home, drawing on the know-how acquired over many seasons of GBBO and sourcing the best ingredients, so that, free from the time constraints of the tent, you can treat friends and family to bakes which are aspirational, yet achievable in the comfort of your own kitchen.”
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A monthly rolling subscription of the Bake Off Box is £19.99 per month, a three-month bundle is £59.97, and a six-month deal is £119.94.
From every box purchased, 50p will be donated to Stand Up To Cancer, which is, of course, the charity campaign that the ‘Celebrity Bake Off’ special supports each year.
You can get stuck in and sign up to the Bake Off Box subscription service here.
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Tickets officially go on sale for rare 70mm IMAX screenings of Dune: Part Three in Manchester
Emily Sergeant
Tickets have now officially gone on sale for rare 70mm IMAX screenings of Dune: Part Three in Manchester.
Arriving on screens from 18 December and gearing up to be one of the most anticipated films of the year, Dune: Part Three – which is the third and final instalment in director Denis Villeneuve’s Dune franchise – will be screening in IMAX 70mm at Vue Manchester Printworks, one of only three venues to show it in this format nationwide.
There are only 40 other venues across the globe showing the film in IMAX 70mm, and Manchester is the only city outside of London to screen the blockbuster this way too.
Based on the novels of Frank Herbert and set nearly two decades after the previous film, Dune: Part Three features an ensemble cast of all-star names led by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
Alongside them will be Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rebecca Ferguson, Robert Pattinson, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin.
After seats for a special early screening of the film in IMAX sold out in less than 30 minutes last month, the IMAX 70mm showings – which officially went live today (20 October) – are expected to be snapped up fast by film fans in Manchester.
“A decade in the making, Denis Villeneuve’s epic Dune trilogy is reaching its dramatic conclusion this December,” explained Dean Cross, who is the Senior Screen Content Manager at Vue.
“As the only venue outside of London to be screening Dune: Part Three in IMAX 70mm, it’s a privilege for us to offer this unique way to experience the film.”
Dune: Part Three is coming to Vue Manchester Printworks on 18 December, and you can book your tickets here.
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Free pints and live craft experiences coming to a Manchester pub for one night only
Daisy Jackson
A pop-up pub takeover is opening its doors in Manchester, where you can get your hands on a free pint as well as some amazing craft experiences.
The Uncommon Inn is being operated by premium Italian lager brand Poretti, who want to help us Brits break out of our daily routines.
Matt & Phreds on Tib Street will welcome The Uncommon Inn on Thursday 22 October, from 4pm to 8pm, giving visitors the chance to discover unusual creative skills and watch artisans at work, with a free pint in hand.
It comes after research commissioned by Poretti found that 61% of UK adults feel they are living on autopilot, while a quarter have not tried a new creative pursuit in five years or more.
Free pints and live craft experiences are coming to a Manchester pub for one night only / Credit: Supplied
The study also found that adults have an average of just 90 minutes of genuine personal time each day, with 58% spending that time watching television and 35% scrolling through social media.
Exhaustion and financial constraints came out as the main barriers preventing people from trying new things.
The Uncommon Inn has been designed to offer an alternative, bringing together a collective of specialist makers to showcase their skills in a familiar pub setting.
Visitors to the Manchester event can watch Giulio Miglietta embroidering personalised beer mats, using a vintage Singer sewing machine dating back to the early 1900s, alongside live hand-engraving and bespoke jewellery-style crafting using recycled silver.
The Uncommon Inn is being operated by premium Italian lager brand Poretti / Credit: Supplied
Other demonstrations include 3D body-casting by sculptor Ami of Angelcasts and personalised, hand-engraved glassware from Leigh Calligraphy. Sabira of Sken Studios will also demonstrate how recycled silver can be turned into bespoke bottle openers.
Guests will be able to enjoy complimentary pints of Poretti while watching the makers at work.
Caitlin Maley, Senior Brand Manager at Poretti, said: “Modern life moves at an overwhelming pace, and it’s all too easy to fall into autopilot mode where routine replaces curiosity.
“We believe in celebrating intentional craft, rare skills, and authentic human connection – values that are at the core of our brewing heritage.
“We created The Uncommon Inn to turn an ordinary pub visit into an inspiring journey. By bringing together our Masters of Crafts, from chainstitch embroiderers to live engravers and musicians, we’re inviting pubgoers to slow down, pick up a new skill, and enjoy a pint crafted with genuine passion.”
The Uncommon Inn is at Matt & Phreds in Manchester on Thursday 22 October, from 4pm until 8pm.
Emily Sergeant -
19th November 2020 
