Close Observation Unit staff RN Jennifer Reinhold , RN Dan Taylor, A/NUM Ryan Schrumf, with Bella and the Easter Bunny from Bunnings Kempsey and Rocky Road judges Lucille and Leroy Niddrie.
Staff hop to it for a divine rocky road experience at Kempsey
Mar 28, 2024The only rocky road that matters, the chocolate and Marshmallow variety, took centre stage at Kempsey District Hospital yesterday for The Great Easter Rocky Road Bake Off.
Who knew there was more than one type of rocky road?
Apparently, Google does, and so KDH staff set about creating their versions of the popular slice, bringing in qualified judges to find two outstanding contestants among a field of 13 quality submissions.
Executive Assistant Jenny Clarke said judgement day proved to be an outstanding success, and thanked everyone who took part, including the entrants, guest judges and taste testers.
The event also saw a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny, courtesy of Bunnings Kempsey, who was accompanied by his helper, Bella.
In the end, there could only be two winners. Judges Lucille, Jane, Bella and the Easter Bunny awarded Best Tradition award to No. 6, created by Jo Cooper, and Best Modern Version to No. 12, baked by Cassie Burkle.
After tallying up the People’s Choice votes (and having the EO do a recount for transparency – no conflicts of interest here…), the entrant with the most votes was No. 4 Lauren Clarke, closely followed by No. 11 Toni Freeman.
The day also raised $213.30.
To see more photos from the day, click on the image below and scroll through the pictures.
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- Jennifer Bowell, Keri Beckman, Nickie Jewell and Toni Freeman with their furry friend.
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- Easter Bunny with UNSW students Fatima Bazzi and Julia Chung, CSU student Maddison Symons, JMO Leesha Bryan, and HARP team members Alex Wade and Jana Van Der Jagt.
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- Kempsey Hospital Volunteer Vicki gets down to business in the taste testing role.
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- Kate Martin, Abbie Brown and Krystal Potter give the submissions the rigorous taste test.
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- Pink Ladies Colleen Waterson and Pat Major help the Easter Bunny deliver some eggs-cellent treats.,
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- Judging gets underway in the much-anticipated Rocky Road Bake Off.
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- Katie Croad and her new bestie.
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- Makita receives a special visitor.
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- CSU Med Student – Maddison Symons with a special visitor to KDH.
