Although this year’s St David’s Day celebrations were different due to coronavirus restrictions,Denbighshire Education and Children’s Services and Denbighshire School Meals Service, organised a St David's Day cooking competition.

Using Welsh and local produce, children were asked to create a dish St David would enjoy.

Judge, Jane Jones,Ysgol Twm o’r Nant, Denbigh, school cook and Wales Cook of the Year 2020, said: “We received an impressive range of entries representing an excellent standard of work and effort. All the dishes created by the children looked terrific, showing great use of ingredients.

"I’m looking forward to trying these recipes at school and at home.”

Cllr Huw Hilditch-Roberts, Denbighshire’s Lead Member for Education, Children's Services and Public Engagement, said: “I would like to congratulate all entrants to the competition for the great work they have put in.

“I’m pleased we have been able to continue to offer engaging activities for our pupils during the current restrictions and helped them celebrate St David’s Day."

The winning recipes have been published at www.denbighshireenrichment.com

Overall Winners (Up to 7 years) Sophie Thompson, Age 5, Ysgol Borthyn. (7-11 years) William Parkes, (Age 9), Ysgol Llywelyn.

Highly Commended: Grace Longley, (Age 7), Bodnant Community School;Kimmi-Leigh Hughes, (Age 11), Ysgol Melyd; Max Thompson, (Age 9), Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn; Tomos Longley, (Age 10) Bodnant.