Stottie cakes are easy see the video- I made 6 of them yesterday for the celebrations
recipe is on the you tube page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYRoVg-5Jgk
the stottie man beware some nudity but nothing you havent seen

the best short guide to blaydon races is here
http://www.lhi.org.uk/docs/Heritage_Trail.pdf

blaydon races trail pdf