Friday 28 September saw cancer research charity MacMillan once again champion ‘The world’s largest coffee morning’. And this year Loudwater residents joined in the fun and lent their support. Generously hosted at her home by the LRA’s new Events Secretary, Zoe Wright-Browne, the turnout was impressive and neighbours and friends spilled out into the garden to enjoy the sunshine and a catch up. The tea and coffee was flowing and cake was in plentiful supply as it seemed that everyone who came along brought their own signature contribution, which along with cakes kindly donated by a number of other folk who weren’t actually able to make it on the day, left us all spoilt for choice. The array of cakes on offer, and the quality of the baking, could have given the Great British Bake Off a run for its money!

Zoe had thoughtfully catered for the children with lots of toys and activities to entertain them throughout the garden. It was a really relaxed, sociable – albeit slightly sugar fuelled – gathering. Everyone’s efforts resulted in a brilliant grand total of £500 being raised for the work of MacMillan who provide invaluable support to those diagnosed with cancer.

Huge thanks to Zoe for all her hard work in organising and promoting the event. She did a fantastic job and everyone looked to be having a lovely time!

By Andrea Marheineke