Alfriston village, nestled at the foot of the South Downs in East Sussex, hosted not one but two coffee mornings to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Organised by War Memorial Hall managers Gerry and Wendy Garnett, the village hall was filled with enthusiastic supporters.
Wendy Garnett said: “We were thrilled that so many people came along to give their support which is fantastic for a small village.”
In total, £1,042 was raised for the charity in just 90 minutes through homemade cake sales and a popular tombola.
This money was raised for the annual Macmillan Coffee morning that took place on Friday September 25, raising ‘vital’ funds to support the almost 3.5 million people in the UK living with cancer.
With an ageing population in Alfriston, the event provided a great opportunity for residents to come together, enjoy the community spirit, and support a very worthwhile cause.
The Star Hotel, run by the Polizzi family since opening in 2021, is a much-valued supporter of village life. They also hosted a Macmillan coffee morning for guests and locals, offering delicious treats freshly baked in their kitchen to boost the fundraising total even further.
It’s safe to say a lot of cake was eaten in Alfriston that day!
1. War Memorial Hall
Alfriston's Macmillan coffee morning Photo: contributed
2. War Memorial Hall
Alfriston Village raises over £1000 for Macmillan Photo: contributed
3. War Memorial Hall
Alfriston Village coffee morning for Macmillan Photo: contributed