The 2024 World Amateur Pork Pie Championships took place in Rutland on Saturday 27 July and a huge range of flavours and varieties were on offer.

Held in Oakham, the event has grown to be a pinnacle for pie aficionados since the competition launched.

Showcasing the finest in traditional pork pie craftsmanship, the event celebrates not just the art of pie-making but also the rich culinary heritage that pork pies represent, as well as supporting a critical local charity that provides life saving care to thousands.

Each year the event raises crucial funds for EMICS (Evie Payne).

Every year, the event raises crucial funds for the East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS).

EMICS is a network of volunteer doctors with specialist training in pre-hospital emergency medicine who assist East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS).

They cover the whole of the East Midlands, 24/7, 365 days a year, and get called to a wide variety of incidents. These include but are not limited to serious road traffic accidents, cardiac arrests, assaults, paediatric emergencies, drownings, burns, falls from height, climbing accidents.

Each doctor is provided with an extensive range of medical equipment. To equip a fully trained volunteer doctor for EMICS costs £20,000, which is why fundraisers and donations are so important.

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Chris Henfrey was crowned Amateur World Champion (Evie Payne).

Held at The Grainstore Brewery, Chris Henfrey was crowned Amateur World Champion at the weekend.

Full results:

Traditional Class (class one)

1. Chris Henfrey
2. Andy Richardson
3. Graham Bonsall

Custom Class (class two)

1. Chris Burton
2. Vince Howard
3. Andy Richardson