The Sourdough School

BALM – Proven as one of the healthiest approaches to bread in the world.

Based in the walled gardens of Dr. Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, UK, we tutor individuals and train bakers and healthcare professionals in Baking as Lifestyle Medicine (BALM). Personalising bread to your lifestyle, gut microbiome, and unique genetics for optimal health—tailoring fermentation, fibre, and diversity so that your daily bread becomes the foundation of your health.

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A list of local taxi companies

We are based just over 4 miles from the train station. At a quiet time of day, this is just 14 minutes in the car. However we are also in a rural setting, so you need to remember to order a cab if you need one.

There are several cab companies we recommend.

We are in a rural location so we have a good working relationship with two local firms:

  • KPD 01604 882798 [email protected]
  • AMBER CARS 01604 232666  https://www.ambercarsnorthampton.com/

We have noticed that the black cabs from the train station can cost a lot more and often cannot find us. Also please book your return taxi! We are slightly outside of the town and sometimes taxis are not available at busy times at short notice.

You are free to use any taxi service you like so other Northampton taxi companies are:
Ace Cars – 01604 719697
Bounds taxis – 01604 626262
Phoenix Class – 01604 222222

Sharing lifts

Often students want to arrange taxi sharing or lifts with other students, but we are not able to be involved. This is at your own risk. This is a personal arrangement between people attending the course please be aware that we hold no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any arrangements made privately.

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