Covid-19 update
In these uncertain times, we would like to reassure all members worldwide that The British Sugarcraft Guild continues into its 40th year, however, there are a few differences to our normal practice to ensure the safety of our community of members.
• National Office staff are currently working from home as advised by the government. You may still JOIN and RENEW your membership and sugarcraft insurance at your convenience in the BSG Online Store.
• All live in-person Branch Meetings, Events, and Committee Meetings are currently suspended and may be replaced by Zoom meetings and other online activities.
• Our office telephone line will remain closed during this time. Please email and we will respond as soon as we can.
• BSG members are encouraged to access The Sugarcraft Lounge, our members’ community Facebook group, to stay in contact with fellow members, share cake chat & photos, and where you can continue to enjoy our regular online sugarcraft demonstrations.
Most importantly, we hope everyone can stay safe and well. Thank you for your continued support, trust, and patience during this incredibly challenging time for us all.
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British Sugarcraft News
The September edition of British Sugarcraft News is out now!Mailing exclusively to The British Sugarcraft Guild members. Join today to receive your copy: www.bsguk.org/join Featuring: Skills FilesMember's LettersLatest Newsand...
Summer Skills School
The BSG's annual Summer Skills School Wednesday 21st to Sunday 25th July 2021 At the University of Kent, Canterbury. CT2 7NZ The BSG Summer Skills School offers you 3½ days sugarcraft tuition plus evening social activities and is the...
Ruby Anniversary Competition
Announcing The British Sugarcraft Guild's40th Anniversary ‘Ruby Sugarcraft’ Competition To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The British Sugarcraft Guild, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting national competition taking place in...
Wales & The West Cake & Sugarcraft Exhibition – Region 5
The BSG Region 5Cake & Sugarcraft ExhibitionSunday 11th July 2021at Lysaght Institute, Orb Drive, Newport. NP19 0RA Save the date! This is the newly rescheduled date for the exhibition to be held originally in June 2020Keep a look...
40th anniversary calendar
BSG Anniversary Calendar Competition Take part in our 40th anniversary! We’re excited to create a special calendar to celebrate the Guild’s 40th anniversary and invite you to submit a photograph of your proudest sugarcraft moment from...
Latest News from The Guild!
Hi there! We hope you're continuing to stay safe and well. Here's quick round up of news to help keep you updated... BSG National Office remains open during this busy membership and sugarcraft insurance renewal period, and we are focussing even...
Podcast: The Reconstruction of A Royal Cake
A new podcast has been released by 'Proof' America's Test Kitchen, detailing the Queen's Wedding Cake restoration project by The British Sugarcraft Guild. Click the link below to listen to the background story of how the project came about and...
Region 8 – South East Exhibition
The BSG Region 8 - South East Cake & Sugarcraft Show Date: Saturday 8th May 2021 Venue: The South of England Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL Click the image to download your copy of the competition schedule Learn more on the BSG...
Exhibition of Cakes & Sugarcraft – Region 7: Chiltern Hills & East Anglia
Please note our newly rescheduled date due to Covid-19 N.B. The competition schedule remains the same for anyone who had already started working on a project for the original exhibition date. New date: Saturday 25th September 2021 ...
Cygnets Live!
Have you seen our NEW Cygnets Live! workshop sessions for under 18's members? Launched during lockdown, our Cygnet members can now learn sugarcraft ideas and techniques with our new workshop sessions held on the first Saturday of each month using...
Demonstrator Training Seminar – Cheltenham
Demonstrator Training Seminar Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September 2021 Venue: Up Hatherley Village Hall, Cheltenham. The British Sugarcraft Guild's team of demonstrators provide entertainment, instruction and inspiration to audiences...
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~ Save The Dates ~
12th June 2021
Region 1: Exhibition
Venue:
Tulliallan Police College, Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine. FK10 4BE
23rd October 2021
Region 4: Workshop Day with Marilyn Hill
Venue:
Burntwood Methodist Church, Swan Island, Burntwood, WS7 0BJ
Our part-year membership is now on sale in the BSG online store, as well as our exclusive Sugarcraft Insurance cover for BSG members. Plus our new <extended> membership thru to March 2022. Take a look at all our membership and sugarcraft insurance options: www.bsguk.org/shop
The British Sugarcraft Guild members receive their copy of Sugarcraft News members' magazine and can access The Sugarcraft Lounge, our online community group with regular video tutorials. Join today! www.bsguk.org/join
5 days ago
So sad that we won't be able to meet up with all our fellow cakey friends this year at the NEC 😢 But we're already looking forward to next year 🤩 So let's make a date to all meet up again on 5th - 7th Nov. 2021. Until then, stay safe and keep well <3
6 days ago
I was expecting this as the car show which is the following weekend was cancelled a few days ago
Don't forget to dig out your pics for the BSG calendar competition, there's still time to enter 😀
Full details: www.bsguk.org/calendar
1 week ago
This week in The Sugarcraft Lounge, we welcomed Judith Lynn demonstrating how to make this brilliant football themed cake topper ⚽️ The boots can easily be customised to match your favourite team or player, and are just perfect to adorn any sports fan's celebration cake!
The British Sugarcraft Guild members can enjoy the 70-minute video tutorial right now over in The Sugarcraft Lounge - our members' online community group 🤩 Learn more about BSG membership and join today! www.bsguk.org/join
2 weeks ago
Fab to see that some of our local branches are getting together for an online demo and to catch up with fellow members 😀
If any BSG branch would like to try a Zoom meeting and needs some advice on how to get started, do get in touch! We're here and happy to help 😀
2 weeks ago
I am enjoying the zoom meeting with region 8 on Tuesday and Thursday and I am happy the meeting are continuing .I belong to a small group in region 4 .I just wanted to say thankyou
Saturday 12th Sept should have been The British Sugarcraft Guild's Region 7 exhibition at Ware, which of course has had to be postponed to next year. Here are some glorious photos from our 2018 show and a reminder of the new show date: 25th September 2021. Find information and the competition schedule on our website: www.bsguk.org/ware
2 weeks ago
A brillian weekend and looking forward to next year x
Fabulous weekend with lots of fun and dear memories.
Jan's royal iced cake was amazing
Exquisite royal iced cross stitch cake.
Absolutley brilliant thanks for sharing Sheila Richardson Huddersfield Branch x
Amelia congratulations your penguins were fantastic xx
This Thursday 17th September, BSG Accredited Demonstrator Judith Lynn will demonstrate how to create this fabulous fully edible football boots cake topper Live in The Sugarcraft Lounge, our online community group for all The British Sugarcraft Guild members 😀 bsguk.org/the-sugarcraft-lounge/
⭐️ Learn more about BSG membership & our special low-price sugarcraft insurance options: www.bsguk.org/membership
3 weeks ago
Looks fab must try to see it
Take a look at the new online sugarcraft competition being held by Cork Sugarcraft Association and judged by the The British Sugarcraft Guild's expert team of judges.
Find the schedule and all the details you need here: www.corksugarcraft.ie/sugarcraft-skills-competition-online-2020.html
3 weeks ago
Thanks for sharing 😃
The plans for a return to live demo's have had to be shelved due to the new restrictions but happily they continue on Zoom! 🤩 MK and Bletchley Branch members can still enjoy the live demo, just contact Estelle Mann for details 😀
3 weeks ago
Just a few of the beautiful bridal figures created by our under 18's Guild members during Saturday's Cygnets Live! online sugarcraft tutorial with Debbie Paisley 😀
⭐️ If you missed the live Zoom session this morning - don't worry! Cygnet members can still take part on catch-up in our Facebook group Cygnets Live! Have a go and share your photos, we'd love to see them! <3
3 weeks ago
Thank you Andrew and Debbie for leading the class. I just love how the same instructions given and they’re imagination takes over 😃💕
Love the vampire bride
They are all different and unique
Well done to you all.
Don't miss Cygnets Live! this Saturday morning with Debbie Paisley. Debbie will be teaching how to model this bridal figure using modelling paste.
Exclusive to our under 18's members; you can join the online tutorial on Zoom or catch the live streaming in our Facebook group 😀
📑 Find the equipment list and all the details you need posted in Cygnets Live!
⭐️ Learn more about The British Sugarcraft Guild membership for Cygnets here: www.bsguk.org/membership/
4 weeks ago
We can't wait to get our hands on a copy of Lindy Smith's brand new book: One-Tier Party Cakes! 🤩
Thanks to the lovely folks at Search Press Art and Craft Books - who are celebrating their 50th birthday this year - we have a copy of the book to giveaway to SIX lucky readers of Sugarcraft News 🥳
1 month ago
The newly updated Edition 3 of the BSG Competition Guidelines for Competitors booklet is now available to order in the BSG online store: www.bsguk.org/store/
For anyone that already has Editions 1 or 2, you may easily update your current copy using the amendments list published in September's Sugarcraft News members' magazine. Or download the amendments sheet from the BSG website: www.bsguk.org/services (at the bottom of the page!)
1 month ago
The British Sugarcraft Guild featuring the latest copy of Sugarcraft News members' magazine. Join online www.bsguk.org/join
1 month ago
The latest edition of Sugarcraft News is posting out to The British Sugarcraft Guild members this week, featuring on the cover, Alan Dunn's exquisite 'Signature Rose', expertly created by Margaret Ellis - Art of Sugar 😀
Inside you'll find
• Skills Files
• Member's Letters
• Latest News
• and more...
Plus! Your chance to WIN brilliant prizes with our FREE prize draws!
⭐️ Caution! Wedding Cake On Board - The new book from
Mary Reid documenting her incredible 50-year journey in sugarcraft.
⭐️ One-Tier Party Cakes - The brand-new book from Lindy Smith, featuring 12 stunning cake designs for special occasions.
⭐️ Space Cookie & Dinosaur Cookie Moulds - Exciting new moulds from Karen Davies Sugarcraft.
⭐️ Moth Orchid, Rose, and Sunflower Cutters - From the new 'Pretty Big' range of Patchwork Cutters by Marion Frost.
Amongst the Skills Files in this edition, BSG accredited demonstrator and sugarcraft judge, Marilyn Hill, shows you in easy-to-follow steps how to create a stunning Double Peony. Join us Live in The Sugarcraft Lounge on 17th September when Marilyn will demonstrate how to make the beautiful Double Peony and can answer your questions 💐
Join The British Sugarcraft Guild today to receive your copy! www.bsguk.org/join
And check out our special low-price sugarcraft insurance options for members.
1 month ago
Oh I can't wait, I love being a member of the "BSG" and I love the magazine, it's always got plenty to read about. And, it keeps you upto date with everything that's going on in our wonderful world of "Sugarcraft" so thank you very much for the wonderful magazine, and everything else that you share with us, keep up the good work Xxx take care and stay safe Xxx 😊😉😍😘👍👏😃🤣🎂🎂🎂
Did you miss our demo live in The Sugarcraft Lounge this week? Don't worry! You can still catch up with Erica Fernando as she demonstrates how to create incredible lettering and tiled board effects working with sugarpaste using the brilliant Waxed Paper Transfer technique 😀
The 1-hour tutorial is FREE to view right now for ALL The British Sugarcraft Guild members over in our online community group, The Sugarcraft Lounge.
1 month ago
Just watched it. Brilliant. Then spent half an hour trying to screen shot and reverse the lettering. Got there in the end ☺️
Don't miss BSG Accredited Demonstrator, Erica Fernando, live this Thursday at 7pm, as she demonstrates her brilliant 'Waxed Paper Transfer' technique.
FREE & EXCLUSIVE to ALL The British Sugarcraft Guild members in our online community group The Sugarcraft Lounge 😀 Simply request to join our Facebook group and answer the access question with your BSG member number.
1 month ago
Sad news reaching us today... Many members will remember Alice from the sugarcraft shows and her accompanying Alan at his many workshops and demonstrations. Our condolences to family and friends 🌻
1 month ago
So sorry to hear the sad news, although we never met, felt I knew her from the times Alan talked about her. Sending you heartfelt sympathy, Alan x
Such a sad news... may her soul rest in peace. Xx
Condolences Alan but what a lovely goodbye message. Cherish your memories of her.x
Condolences Alan, may she rest in peace
So sorry to hear condolences rip.🙏🏻
Condolences Alan, lovely lady so sad x
So sorry for your loss! She was a sweet lady! I met both of you at ICES some years back!
So sorry to hear this, she was a lovely lady xxxxx
Very sorry to hear this sad news.
RIP
Sending condolences and hugs. Xx
Very sad Alan
A lovely lady. RIP
Very sorry for your loss.
RIP x
So sorry to hear about Alice she was always so cheerful no matter what, and such a lovely personality
RIP
RIP
May her memory be a blessing
Very sorry to hear your sad news
So sorry for your loss, RIP xx
#Manchester #sugarcraft members enjoyed another online Zoom meeting and demonstration today and learned how to model these fun 'string' people 😀 BSG branches are still not able to physically meet up due the Covid restrictions but we're thrilled to see more branches and members meeting on Zoom, some just for a chat, and others for a sugarcraft demonstration 🎉
2 months ago
Thank you Judith for a lovely and entertaining demo today. Think I’ll be incorporating ‘string’ characters in a piece I’ll be doing soon 😁
We're open as usual for membership of The British Sugarcraft Guild 😀
• Members who make cakes for sale can take the option of our special low-cost Public & Products Liability sugarcraft insurance scheme, with premiums from ONLY £23.50 one off payment 🎉
• The Sugarcraft Lounge is the BSG members' online community group and hosts regular video tutorials - always FREE for all members!
• Sugarcraft News, our quarterly members' magazine is mailed exclusively to all BSG members. L👀k out for the next edition coming in September 📨
• Take a look at our website for membership and sugarcraft insurance options and join online: www.bsguk.org/shop/
2 months ago
Hey hey! It's Cygnets Live! this Saturday 🎉 Now in its new regular slot: 10am on the1st Saturday of the month 🙂
This month we are showing how to make simple roses. Not much equipment is required and you will learn a couple of different methods to make your roses 🌹 🌺
Open to all Cygnet members, you may join in the online tutorial through our Facebook group or on Zoom! Simply request to join the Cygnets Live! group with your membership number for all the details!
2 months ago
