Macmillan coffee mornings across West Norfolk, including Hunstanton, Downham Market and Watlington, support cancer charity

Hundreds of people of all ages have come together with a slice of cake and a hot drink to support a charity helping those with cancer last week.

On what was Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, Hunstanton Mayor Cllr Maureen Howard joined the Friday Friendship Group at the town hall to show her support for the cause.

Maureen said: “I was honoured to be invited to join the Macmillan Coffee Morning and had a difficult decision in choosing which of the tasty cakes, made by members of the Friendship Group, I would have with my cup of coffee.

“It was a wonderful event, and my grateful thanks go to the group for organising the event and to the local residents and visitors who came along to help raise money to fund Macmillan’s services.”

She added: “It’s heart-warming to witness everyone getting involved with the charity, helping to raise money and awareness for a very worthy cause.

“Nobody should have to face cancer alone and we should all be extremely grateful to the amazing people who fundraise for Macmillan. Every penny raised will provide vital support.”

The Friday Friendship Group raised a total of £278.60 for the charity.

Another Macmillan coffee morning took place on Saturday at Watlington Sports and Social club, in aid of two cancer patients, who are the fathers of the couple who organised the event.

Mikayla Coote said: “The coffee morning was a huge success. The cake table was full and donations kept pouring in.

“As time went on it just got busier and ran out of seats. There were raffle prizes to be won such as caterpillar cakes and teddies.”

They raised £1,006.20 from cake sales with a further £600 on a JustGiving page, totalling £1,606.20.

Mikayla added: “A huge thank you to Runcton Holmes Scouts for being amazing helpers and for Skip for being amazing.

“Also a big thanks to the Watlington Sports and Social Club for allowing us to host there and also to those who helped set up, tidy up, etc.

“Thanks to all of those who came and supported our coffee morning on behalf of Dave and Keith (the dads) who we love completely.”

Meanwhile, Wereham Village Hall also held a coffee morning on Saturday, organised by Angela Goddon.

Angela has been organising the coffee morning for several years but this year was more important to her as she recently lost her niece at the age of 39 to cancer.

There were raffles, craft stalls, a tombola game, spin the wheel and book sale.

The George and Dragon pub in the village also took part and had a guessing game to add to the funds, and a total of £1,100 was raised.

Angela said: “ It went really well, with a steady flow of people.”

Coffee mornings were all held at Nelson Academy in Downham, and in Southery and Wimbotsham village halls.