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Prince William backs Cumbria's first Gingerbread House Festival

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 15:28 · Archive

Prince William has sent a message of support to Cumbria's inaugural Gingerbread House Festival, raising money for Shelter.

Prince William has sent a message of support to Cumbria's first Gingerbread House Festival, which will take place on 21 and 22 November at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa overlooking Lake Windermere. The festival is raising money for Shelter, the charity that addresses housing insecurity and homelessness.

Although the Prince of Wales could not attend due to his schedule, organiser Joanne Hunter, co-director of Grasmere Gingerbread, said she received 'a warm and supportive response'. Prince William sent 'best wishes for a wonderful festival' and praised Shelter for playing a 'vital role in supporting people' affected by homelessness.

Hunter noted the connection between the Prince and housing causes, recalling that his late mother, Princess Diana, took him to housing shelters as a boy, and that his Royal Foundation is actively involved in housing strategies.

Nearly 100 entries are competing for a share of £10,000 worth of prizes. Bakers and crafters of all ages have been challenged to reimagine the classic gingerbread house design. Entries include Blackpool Tower, the Titanic, Toad Hall, an Inuit house, Rapunzel's Tower and the Sycamore Gap. Hunter said organisers asked people to think 'outside the box' with their designs.

The festival is free to attend. Entries are still being accepted, with organisers encouraging last-minute submissions from anyone with a creative take on the gingerbread tradition.

Prince William backs Cumbria's first Gingerbread House Festival
Image: Cumberland News

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In this story: Prince William · Joanne Hunter · Princess Diana · Shelter · Royal Foundation · Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa · Lake Windermere · Cumbria

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