Lancashire Rich Jam Cake Archives

18th October 202618th October 2026

Whitaker Open 2026

I’m delighted that Lancashire Rich Jam Cake is part of the Whitaker Open 2026 exhibition.

The exhibition runs from 17 October to 13 December 2026 at The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire.

“The Whitaker Open brings together a diverse selection of artworks by artists from across the North West of England. Selected through an open call, this exhibition showcases an exciting range of practices, perspectives and mediums; from painting, sculpture and photography to video, printmaking, installation and more. Featuring both emerging and established artists, The Whitaker Open offers a snapshot of the region’s vibrant contemporary art scene and invites visitors to discover new voices, fresh ideas and unexpected connections.” ~ Whitaker Open 2026.

Thank you to judges Jude Wainwright, Zara Saghir and Jamie Holman.

The completed artwork - Lancashire Rich Jam Cake. Whitaker open 2026 — Lancashire Rich Jam Cake

I hand embroidered the piece with vintage Sylko threads. It measures 23.5 x 11.5cm. The piece forms part of a body of work celebrating my love of Lancashire food. It follows on from Lancashire Courting Cake, an earlier piece in the same series.

21st August 202521st August 2025

Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition 2025

I’m pleased to share that Lancashire Rich Jam Cake has been jury selected for the Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition 2025. The exhibition is part of the 2025 programme to support Bradford’s 2025 UK City of Culture event.

The exhibition on the theme of ‘Connections’, takes place at Ilkley Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9DT, 6th September – 12th October 2025, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

“From human connectedness, kinship and alliances, to physical bonds …. ‘connection’ as a concept is worthy of our consideration. In this spirit, The Manor House Ilkley and Ilkley Arts are working together to produce an Open Exhibition in2025 exploring this very theme and building on the success of the Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition 2023.” ~ Ilkley Arts Open.

Please follow this link to view the complete list of exhibiting artists.

Lancashire Rich Jam Cake - part of the Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition 2025 — Lancashire Rich Jam Cake – part of the Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition 2025

“Food and memories are closely interwoven connecting the present with the past. This cake recipe evokes warm memories from my early childhood. Lancashire Rich Jam Cake were a firm favourite at every school or church event I went to as a kid. Folk would make it to sell or cut it up and share it with a hot brew. This crowd pleaser were perfect to cut into little squares; or as my aunt used to do – cut it into pie slice wedges and arrange it on a big flowery China plate for an afternoon treat.” ~ Catherine Hill.

The hand embroidered panel measures 23.5 x 11.5cm.

Thank you to the selection panel – made up of a number of experienced exhibiting artists, gallery owners, curators, art critics and collectors – for selecting my work for exhibition.

15th March 202515th March 2025

National Embroidery Awards 2025

I’m pleased to announce that Lancashire Rich Jam Cake is part of the National Embroidery Awards 2025 at the Fashion & Embroidery Show, NEC Birmingham, England.

This exhibition of machine and hand embroidery features around a 100 stunning artworks from across the UK. The Fashion & Embroidery Show is hosted by the Creative Craft Show in Hall 20 at the NEC centre, Birmingham, England, 13th – 16th March 2025.