Belling launches search for UK
secondary schools to join World Record attempt with Liz McClarnon
Have you always dreamt of being
a record breaker? Belling, the UK’s number one cooking brand, is
searching for four UK secondary schools to join Celebrity MasterChef
winner and ex-Atomic Kitten, Liz McClarnon, to take their place in
Guinness World Record history
Belling is attempting a cookery
themed World Record at Alton Towers on Thursday 5th February, in a bid
to keep Britain cooking and to highlight the importance of food
technology lessons in schools. Today it is launching a nationwide hunt
for 100 school children to join the fun and rustle up a record breaking
meal alongside Celebrity MasterChef Liz McClarnon.
What’s more each school that
takes part will receive £1,000 worth of Belling cooking equipment for
their school so they can recreate their record breaking recipe for their
fellow classmates.
For a chance to win a coveted
place, schools simply need to email
worldrecord@belling.co.uk and request an application form. All
equipment, ingredients and transport will be provided so students just
need to turn up and cook!
Liz McClarnon commented: “This
is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for four schools across the UK to
take part in a Guinness World Record attempt. I am so excited to be
involved – it is going to be a fantastic day and I can’t wait to meet
the lucky 100 students who will be taking part.
“Learning basic cookery skills
in schools is so important which is why I am supporting Belling – a
world record attempt is a great way to get children interested in
cooking. I am sure that the campaign will go a long way in highlighting
the need for schools and the government to invest in food technology,
encouraging more children to leave school knowing the basics of how to
cook healthy, balanced meals.”
“Before taking part in
Celebrity MasterChef I wasn’t that confident in the kitchen but now
cooking is something that I am passionate about. I look forward to
sharing my new found enthusiasm with the kids in February.”
Jane Ryland, marketing manager,
from Belling commented: “We are urging every school across the UK to
enter to be in with a chance of being involved in the event – after all,
what teenager doesn’t want a World Record under their belt! We are also
hoping this initiative will raise awareness of the importance of
teaching children the basics of cooking at an early age.”
This academic year (2008/9) a
new legislation has been brought in to make food technology a compulsory
part of all young people’s education.
The deadline for entries is
Monday 26 January 2009 and successful schools will be notified by
Tuesday 27 January 2009. Schools can enter as many times as they like
but must be free to travel to Alton Towers on 5 February 2009. For
further information email
www.worldrecord@belling.co.uk or call 0113 243 1117.
For further information about
Belling, visit
www.belling.co.uk or call 0871 222 2635 for a brochure.
For further information about
Liz McClarnon visit
www.lizmcclarnon.com
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