A Lanarkshire funeral residence has raised a whole bunch of kilos to assist folks affected by most cancers.
The crew on the Hamilton Co-op Funeralcare based mostly at Quarry Road within the city centre have hailed their Macmillan Espresso Morning an enormous success.
On the day, the occasion was opened by South Lanarkshire Depute Provost Bert Thomson, alongside native piper David Stark as members of the neighborhood turned out for the event.
Because of a bunch of improbable donations, locals have been capable of take pleasure in quite a lot of truffles and treats whereas offering important assist to the nationwide charity.
A formidable £500 was raised for the trigger, and family and friends of everybody concerned have been thanked for his or her unbelievable efforts throughout the occasion which came about on Friday, September 30.
Talking after the espresso morning, a spokesperson from Hamilton Co-op Funeralcare informed Lanarkshire Dwell: "It was an excellent success.
"The morning was opened by Depute Provost Bert Thomson and Piper David Stark.
"We raised £500 and want to thank everybody who attended and a particular because of Buchanan Printers, The Flower Field, Henderson Butchers, Violet and Ivy, Baynes Bakers, Denholm Bakers and Desserts Made With Love for serving to make this successful."
Macmillan Most cancers Assist maintain their official espresso mornings on September 30 all through the nation, however native communities are nonetheless capable of host them every time they like.
Final month the charity stated: "Macmillan's funding comes instantly from donations so we actually can’t thank supporters sufficient for his or her unbelievable fundraising efforts.
"So please deal with your self to a cuppa, a slice of cake, or a savoury snack, and really feel comfortable within the information that you simply’re making an enormous distinction to the lives of these impacted by most cancers.
"Whereas the official espresso morning is immediately, Macmillan encourages everybody to participate nonetheless and every time fits them finest, and each single penny actually does make an enormous distinction."
You'll find out extra concerning the charity's espresso mornings right here.
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