It’s National Cream Tea Day, which means across the nation the fine china is taken off the Welsh dresser and selections of finger sandwiches and cakes are displayed for a savoury and sweet afternoon treat.

However, past the Eclairs and Battenburgs, National Cream Tea Day has a darker side; the inevitable scone vs scone argument.

In Rochdale Garden Centre a heated debated has entered its 14th hour with Mrs Barrow, 62, and Ms Doody, 56, with the main issue being of the pronunciation.

“It’s scone you stupid old bag” said Mrs Doody.

Mrs Barrow retorted “You silly cow, it’s scone.”

Jonathan Trippier, the manager of the Rochdale Garden Centre told us the circumstances of the debate.

“The argument started after Mrs Barrow noticed Ms Doody spread cream onto the scone before the Jam. When Mrs Barrow politely pointed out that the Jam should go on first, Ms Doody said why would she take advice from someone who couldn’t pronounce scone correctly. They’ve been at it all day.”

“We should have shut up shop 3 hours ago but they threatened me with butter knives if I interfered.”

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