Corrie actors get a grilling

It was a case of soap kitchen rather than Hells Kitchen at Restaurant Bar and Grill in Manchester on Sunday 26th April when two celebrity teams competed in a cook off in aid of the city's New Children's Hospital Appeal. Coronation Street's knicker stitcher Tupele Dorgu (Kelly Crabtree) captained a Coronation Street team which included Samia Smith (Maria), Michael Le Vell (Kevin), Brooke Vincent (Sophie) and Craig Gazey (Graeme). Maurice Watkins, Chairman of The New Children's Hospital Appeal said: "Celebrity Grilling was a superb event which would not have been possible without the generosity of Restaurant Bar and Grill, their suppliers, and those who joined us for dinner. Our grateful thanks must also be given to the celebrities who kindly gave up their time to help make this a night to remember. The amount raised will make a difference to the children and their families who will use the new hospital." Great stuff.