Bells at a glance
Established: 60 years ago. Michael Bell's father, John Bell, started off working as a one-man band, making and delivering bread and cakes to the doorsteps of many family homes in Cumbria.
Companies and products
Bells: Rolls and bread, cakes and slices
Village Bakery Melmerby: organic breads and cakes, plus local café/restaurant
OK Foods: Gluten-, wheat- and dairy-free
Customers: From local shoppers looking for craft products to supermarkets nationwide
Ethics: Care for your staff, care for the environment. Community support, and donations to developing countries, eg water cisterns in Brazil, a farming project in Honduras
- 09 - 28 October, 2008
Patisserie for Beginners and Enthusiast - 19 October, 2008, 9:30 - 16:00
Bakers' Fair 2008 - 22 October, 2008
Chocolate for Beginners - 06 November, 2008, 16:30 - 21:30
Introductory Bread Making Course - 11 November, 2008, 9:30
Onsite Insights: Company Visit to Ginsters - 12 November, 2008, 16:30 - 21:30
Italian Style Breads and Pizza



