Seven of the best bakers from across the north-east will come together next month to support Aberdeen’s Mechelle Clark, who formerly owned grilled cheese shop Melt, and now works as a Baker at Trellis in Newburgh. The bakers have rallied to help organise The Big Booby Bake Sale. She hopes to raise as much money as possible for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following her own shock health scare.

The 41-year-old was diagnosed with the BRCA 1 gene six years ago and was told she had breast cancer during an annual check in 2022.She underwent a double mastectomy and an 18-hour reconstruction but complications, including sepsis, have meant she has had to have 12 further surgeries with more expected.She has now decided to give back to the plastics and burns unit at ARI where mastectomy reconstructions are carried out.

With the help of other local bakers, she will host The Big Booby Bake Sale at Parx Cafe on Sunday, May 5 between 11am and 3pm.All of the funds raised will go towards much-needed kit for the unit. If you are unable to attend on the 5th of Mays event at Parx, Rubislaw Crescent, this is a great way to make your presence known and donate to the cause.