A popular Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning made a welcome return to East Kilbride following an enforced break to to the COVID pandemic.
Patricia Leslie and friends got together last month to host another successful coffee morning in Claremont Parish Church.
Family and friends, regular supporters from Claremont Church, the Red Deer Scottish Country Dancers and cronies’ from Robert Burns Clubs braved the wet and windy weather to attend the annual event.
Over 100 folks gathered in Claremont Church and the fantastic total of £2915.85 has been sent Macmillan Cancer Support and with Gift Aid this total will increase to over £3000.
Over the years Patricia and her friends have raised over £30k for Macmillan.
Patricia told Lanarkshire Live : "As well as her regular team, Avril Anderson and Calderglen High School deputy head teacher, Fiona Murphy, arranged for eight students from the school’s Befrienders Project to go along to help on the day.
"They were split into groups to set the tables, serve tea and coffee, manage the raffle and assist with our fun auction.
"Their help was invaluable and much appreciated. We received many compliments about the students’ involvement and they were a credit to their school and families.
"Collette Stevenson MSP popped in for a cuppa and spent time chatting with the Calderglen students and many of the regulars enjoying the friendly atmosphere in the hall."
Bruce Port, area fundraising manager for Macmillan, also paid a visit to thank everyone who was supporting this worthwhile charity by attending the coffee morning.
And Bruce was keen to acknowledge Patricia's and her supporters amazing efforts over the years by attending the event.
He was impressed by the number of people in attendance and the enthusiastic participation in the raffle and fun auction.
Patricia added: "The event was only made possible by the great team of helpers, supporters and local business donors including Co-op (St Leonards Square), Hunter House Coffee Shop, Making Waves at Play Sport, The Loupin Stane, Artisan Buongiorno Bakery, Mata Hari Restaurant, Wright’s Butcher, Va Voom Hair Salon, South Lanarkshire College, Countrybake Coffee Shop, Café Ceramico and Glencairn Crystal."
She thanked everyone for taking part in such an enjoyable fund raising event and plans to host another Macmillan Coffee Morning next autumn.
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