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'With the school holidays on the horizon, it can be difficult to keep the little ones occupied, especially with the weather as unpredictable as it is,' says Rhian Griffiths, Kitchen and Tableware Buyer at Leekes, 'so when the rain comes, there’s no better time to encourage them in the kitchen than by teaching them some old fashioned, home baking. It might get a little messy - but it’ll keep them entertained!'

'There’s been a resurgence in home baking in the last few years with popular TV personalities like Nigella Lawson and more recently Kirstie Allsopp making cooking cool again,' says Rhian, 'but anyone can be a whiz in the kitchen – you just need the right tools for the job. From baking essentials such as trays and tins to utensils, mixing bowls and a whole host of accessories – you’ll find everything you need at Leekes.'

Go back in time with the 50s inspired Tala Retro range of bakeware. Not only is each item in the collection practical and durable, but the pretty powder blue and cream design is just too gorgeous to hide away in your kitchen cupboards. Display a few items on shelves or worktops for a vintage feel. Set of crinkled pasty cutters in a tin, £2.50; icing syringe set, £6.00; set of three cake tins, £18.00; retro cooks measuring jug, £9.00; 11” mixing bowl, £8.00, bird in a pie, £4.00.

Keeping the retro theme going, the iconic Keep Calm and Carry On design is also available in a range of kitchen accessories available now at Leekes. Typically seen in prints, books and ceramics, its now made its way into the kitchen – perfect for adding a sprinkling of style to your culinary endeavours! Tea towel, £9.00; oven glove and apron set, £12.00, tea cosy, £5.00.

Make cooking colourful and fun to keep the little ones interested with the cupcake range of baking accessories; children’s apron, £8.00; adults apron, £10.00; double oven glove, £6.00. “There’s no better way to greet guests than with something you’ve made yourself,” says Rhian “ and whilst your culinary offering might not be perfect as the kids have lent a helping hand, it’ll be a real labour of love and something that’s great to do together.”

“So whether you’re joining the cupcake craze or aiming for the perfect summer scone, rise to the occasion, get your pinny on and get baking!”

The Leekes Summer Sale is now on – with more HALF PRICE offers than ever before. For more information on your nearest Leekes store call 0845 050 8240 or log on to www.leekes.co.uk.