CHURCH leaders from around Dorset donned aprons to bake bread and raise awareness for Christian Aid.

Judged by professional bakers from the Long Crichel Bakery, clergymen competed in a live bake-off on Wimborne Minster Green.

Members of the public flocked to the event and even had the chance to enter their own home-baked bread rolls in a separate ‘bring your loaf’ competition, in return for a donation.

Other attractions included a hands-on ‘make and take’ dough experience, led by bread enthusiasts from Hilfield Friary near Dorchester as well as live music and also a home-baked bread stall.

Church leaders from Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Quaker and Reformed traditions prepared bread between and the loaves were shared at a simple meal on the green, accompanied by dhal and Indian staple food.

The event comes at the culmination of Christian Aid Week, which this year highlights how many of the organisations it works with are helping communities to grow their way out of hunger.

Stephen Dominy, regional coordinator at Christian Aid, said: “With one in eight people in the world going to bed hungry every night, Christian Aid Week offers communities the opportunity to bite back at hunger.

“The generosity of supporters in Dorset is overwhelming at a time when things are tight for many of us, but once more we will show how a generous and selfless spirit can bring transformation to those less fortunate.”

Christian Aid has joined a coalition of over 100 development and faith organisations calling on the government to take action on global hunger.

To donate, visit caweek.org or call 08080 006006 or text ‘GIVE’ to 78866 to give £5.