Grimsby’s Charity Unleashes a Sourdough Sensation with ‘Bread-sitting’ Service

Ernie Brown, a fervent baker from Your Place Grimsby, a community hub and garden, is stirring up a storm in the UK’s baking community. The local charity has distributed nearly 600 sourdough starter kits, and is even offering an ingenious ‘sourdough sitting’ service for those who might ‘knead’ a helping hand. The popularity of this ancient bread has ballooned during lockdown, with home bakers across the country eager to master the art. Brown humorously quipped that they’ve ‘created more bakers than Bake Off!’. The charity, which serves as a neighbourhood hub for locals to socialise, seek advice, or learn new skills, has witnessed a veritable sourdough revolution. It boasts a thriving Facebook sourdough club with over 700 members, and its influence has even risen overseas, reaching as far as Poland, Spain, and Iceland. Anyone heading off on holiday need not worry about their sourdough starter – Brown and his team will happily look after it, ensuring it’s alive and kicking when they return. A concept that started as a joke has now become a beloved service in the community, proving that the love for sourdough runs deep in Grimsby.