A RECIPE book produced by students at Selby College has scooped a prize in a national competition.

The Sweetest Thoughts recipe book was created in memory of former hospitality and catering student Scott Robinson, from Howden, who lost his battle against cancer last summer. It was sold to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Nurses.

The book has now been named the Best Business with a Heart by judges in the Tenner Tycoon competition, which offers under-19s across the country the chance to make money and make a difference.

In the competition, students apply for a £10 loan from the Tenner Bank, which is funded by Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Peter Jones, the Big Lottery Fund and Bebo founders Michael and Xochi Birch.

Then, once the challenge is over, participants are asked to return their original loan and either keep or donate the profit they made.

The Selby College students chose to split the profits between Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Nurses, in memory of Scott.

Angie Hobden, guidance and support tutor, who helped with both the production and sale of the book, said: “I can’t believe how well the book has been received. We’ve now sold all 1,100 copies we originally printed and are in the process of reprinting it to keep up with demand.

“This award is a real surprise. I always hoped we might win something, but with so many excellent projects around the country I knew it would be tough. I’m absolutely overjoyed for the students who have worked so hard to ensure this book is a massive success and for Scott’s family.

“This is a truly fitting memorial to a genuinely lovely young man, who touched the lives of so many staff and students at Selby College and who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.”

The group now plans to launch an official website and hopes to get the book published.

They will continue to sell the book at the town’s Tesco supermarket, the college’s fashion show, to be held on June 14 and 15, York’s Race For Life on June 19, and by email at thesweetestthoughts@selby.ac.uk