Mounties Biggest Morning Tea

Mounties will host their first -Tea Party' themed cake decorating competition – -the Icing on the Cake Challenge,' to launch the Biggest Morning Tea held each year to support the Cancer Council.

The 14th annual Mounties Biggest Morning Tea Party will run on Thursday, 22 May from 10am – 12pm on the Terrace Bar, where guests can purchase a piece of cake and a cuppa for a gold coin donation, and participate in a range of activities for the whole family.

The dessert Masterchefs amongst the community will have their first chance to enter the Icing on the Cake challenge, showcasing their cake decorating skills for a chance to win a slice of the $8,000 prize pool.

Cake connoisseurs need to register their masterpieces by 9 May on the Mounties website and pay a $10 entry fee (all proceeds aiding the Cancer Council). The winner will be announced during the Mounties event. All cake entries will be on display, where guests can participate in voting for the people's choice winner.

Other entertainment on the day will include cupcake decorating, face painting and a jumping castle for the kids. Each activity table will require a separate gold coin donation.
Kevin Ingram, Mounties Club President, said: 'Adding the first ever cake competition will be -the Icing on the Cake challenge' for the annual Mounties Biggest Morning Tea event.
'The new element of this competition will help us raise more money for this important cause, while allowing us to join together and enjoy the cake decorating artistry during our -Tea Party'. Be sure to bring your family and friends to Mounties to take part in making a difference to our local loved ones battling cancer."

According to Cancer Australia, one in every two Australian men and one in every three Australian women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. In 2013, 125,000 Australian's were diagnosed with cancer and this number is expected to increase by 20% in the next seven years.

'It's our chance to do something that may seem small, but that can have an everlasting impact on our community and throughout Australia. Mounties is matching every dollar raised, so that our combined fundraising efforts make the greatest impact possible," Mr Ingram said.