A bakery and bread school in North Wales has been shortlisted for the local community award in the 2023 Welsh food and drink awards. 

Ma Baker is an award winning bakery and bread school in Overton on Dee, Wrexham.

Founder, Liz Wilson, creates handcrafted, beautiful breads using traditional methods and organic British Flours.

She runs a range of bread classes in her beautiful new bakery space that are small, hands on and a lot of fun. 

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A representative from Ma Baker said: "Liz so delighted to have been shortlisted for the Local Community Award at this years Wales and Food Drink Awards.

"Liz only relocated the bakery and bread school business, Ma Baker, to North Wales 18 months ago and to receive this nomination is recognition of how she has quickly become part of her Overton community.

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Liz Wilson said: "This award is for them (the Overton Community) as well as me".

The Wales F&D local Community award recognises those Welsh businesses that have made a real difference to their local community.

The judges are looking for examples of making a difference; by volunteering, by overcoming adversity, by raising awareness of a particular issue, or by organising an event that has improved the quality of life for the residents in the community.