‘Cake and Cocktail’ New World Record raises over £700 for charity Jessie May

Great British Bake Off Semi Finalist Briony May teamed up with Bacardi legacy finalist Chelsie Bailey to set new world record

The World Record attempt took place on Monday night (18th February) at The Gloucester Old Spot in Bristol, to boost funds for the local children’s hospice at home charity, whose nurses support families caring for a terminally ill child across Wiltshire and the surrounding area.

Organised by Briony May, The Great British Bake Off 2018 Semi Finalist and Chelsie Bailey, Bacardi legacy finalist, the fundraiser and World Record attempt raised £735 for Jessie May.

The event brought a boost in much-needed funding for Jessie May as well as successfully setting the new record for “The most number of people eating cake and drinking cocktails at one time” – totalling 237 people at The Gloucester Old Spot.

Bristolian Briony, 34, who is also running the Bath Half Marathon to boost funds for Jessie May next month, said: “Myself and Chelsie are absolutely thrilled with how the record attempt went. It was so much fun and we raised a whopping £735 for Jessie May on the night.”

The Horfield baker added: “We had 237 people all eating a slice of cake then drinking their Rum Reverie cocktail made by the very talented Chelsie. We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who came along to support this wonderful charity.”

Helen Mackie, Senior Community Events Fundraiser at Jessie May, said: “What a night and what an incredible fundraising event. It was wonderful to see so many people come together in support of Jessie May. The Gloucester Old Spot was absolutely buzzing and we were able to catch up with supporters before devouring the cake and cocktails being served ready for the world record attempt. Of course, the cake and cocktails were delicious; but we never doubted that!

“Jessie May Nurses are currently supporting 65 families across the Bristol area through vital respite care, emotional support, end of life and bereavement support. We rely heavily on fundraising events like this to ensure we can continue to offer our services to local families caring for a terminally ill child, and that no family ever has to wait for support.

“We would like to say a huge thanks to everyone involved in making last night possible, including Briony May, Chelsie Bailey and The Gloucester Old Spot for hosting.”

Briony May was collecting donations through her Bath Half fundraising on the night. You can donate via her online fundraising page here!