BUSINESSES, schools and clubs across York have taken the time to bake cakes and hold a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. 

In the city centre, Macmillan Cancer Support workers from York set up stall in the Shambles Market for passersby and over in Parliament Street BBC Radio York's Elly Fiorentini was the guest of honour at the Skipton Building Society where she was given the challenge of blind judging the cakes.

At Lakeside Primary School, mums, dads, grandparents, carers and local residents were all invited to sample all of the cakes, buns, flapjacks, and many more treats on offer, enter the prize filled raffle and donate money for the charity.

Judging the bakes on the day were teachers playing the role of Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood, who awarded the winners family passes to Creepy Crawlies, Monk Park Farm and Piglets Adventure. 

Debbie Cousins, headteacher at Lakeside, said: “We were delighted to host a Macmillan Coffee Morning at Lakeside Primary School and raise such a great amount of money for the charity. We are so proud of all of our children who baked such fantastic creations and with over 80 entries we certainly had a tough job choosing the top three bakes!” 

Joining the school to help serve coffee and cake on the day Tracey Binns, service development team leader from Macmillan Cancer Support in York, said: “As the number of people living with and beyond cancer continues to increase, our aim is that no one should face cancer alone. We can only do this with the help of supporters like Lakeside Primary School. Thank you to all the staff, children and parents for taking part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support”. 

Elsewhere in Clifton Moor, Bluebird Care in Clifton Home raised a remarkable £1700, with many staff bringing in cake and buns for colleagues and customers. 

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Brenda Martin's Macmillan coffee morning in Acomb

Nicola Walden, director at Bluebird Care, said: "We come across the Macmillan Nurses in out day-to-day roles because we also do end of life care. We lost one of our members of staff earlier this year through cancer so it's close to a lot of our hearts."

Applefields School in Bad Bargain Lane also enjoyed cakes and sweet treats.

J. Rymer Funeral Service in Penley’s Grove Street, also got in on the act. Christopher Rymer, funeral manager said: “We always have a really good turn out from the local community for any charity event that we host. I hope that local people will come and join us for a coffee this year and help to raise funds for this worthy cause.” 

Meanwhile, staff from Marks and Spencer at Monks Cross took part in the event dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz in an effort to raise money for Macmillan.

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Karina Milligan sent this photo in of her daughter Madeleine enjoying a feast at Marks and Spencer's at the Vangarde Centre for Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee morning.

"We wanted to say thank you to all the support Macmillan gave Grandad Joe and are continuing to give to Nanna Joan after he sadly passed away a few weeks ago," said Karina. "They were and are an incredible support."

 

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Hunters entered into the charity spirit and hosted a Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning across several of their branches throughout the country. The York branch and Head Office in Eboracum Way, just off Heworth Green, saw an impressive spread of cakes baked  by staff and enjoyed by customers  from the local area and the team.

Glynis Frew, managing director at Hunters, said: “We are really pleased to take part in this valuable fund raising event and support Macmillan in their wonderful work to help people and their families who have been affected by cancer. The Coffee Morning is a great way for us to help raise money and take a few moments to enjoy cake and coffee with customers, colleagues and friends . A great occasion in so many ways and we were thrilled to take part  - and I am very impressed with the baking skills of our staff!”
 

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