Staff at Paragon Veterinary Referrals risked piling on the pounds to raise plenty of pounds for a Leeds animal charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vets, nurses and administrative team members staged their own version of the hit TV show, The Great British Bake Off, as a fun fundraiser for Hope Pastures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Run in collaboration with sister vet practice, Calder Vets, the result was a mouth-watering collection of cakes, pastries, pies and rolls and a tasty \u00a3240 donation to help care for horses, ponies and donkeys in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vet nurse Lydia Barry, who organised the event, said: \u201cThe Bake Off was great fun, the goodies were amazing and the added bonus was we raised \u00a3240 for charity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEveryone made a massive effort and the tables were groaning with food. We had home-made brownies, chocolate cake, cookies, cheese scones, sausage rolls and loads more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLike on the programme there were a few mishaps along the way. One of our nurses fell asleep and her cake was two hours overcooked but it still tasted delicious!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was a serious side behind all the fun and food, with the event staged in memory of former colleague Lynsey Bacon, who worked at Calder Vets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lydia explained: \u201cLynsey was a much-loved colleague who passed away unexpectedly two years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe was a valued team member at Calder and was also passionate about horses and their welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why we chose Hope Pastures as our charity as it rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses, ponies and donkeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey also provide the opportunity for people to meet the animals and learn more about them and how to look after them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n