The British Society of Baking’s (BSB) conference will take place on Tuesday 16 June at the Ardencote Manor Hotel, Claverdon, Warwick.

Speakers include Chris Beaney, president of the National Association of Master Bakers; Joanna Bruce, ADM; Matthew May, Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees; and Bob Whitehurst, Cereform. Topics range from salt and fat in baked goods to National Craft Bakers’ Week, and there will be a chocolate demonstration from John Slattery, of Manchester-based Slattery Patissier & Chocolatier.

Accommodation is available on 15 June, with a conference dinner and entertainment taking place that evening. The event is open to members and non-members. More details are available from BSB secretary Sharon Byrne - email sbyrne@bakels.com or bsb@freeuk.com or by telephone on 01869 247098.