THE kettles, cafetieres and percolators were on and the freshly baked cakes were served as Colten Care residents and team members had fun on the Macmillan Coffee Morning.
All 21 of the provider’s homes in Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex and Wiltshire welcomed relatives, friends and community visitors for the annual fundraiser in aid of people affected by cancer.
Chefs took inspiration from Willy Wonka and made sure that among the tasty treats and pastries on offer at each home was a ‘Golden Cupcake’.
This prize delicacy contained an edible filling of gold leaf, sugar balls or cherry, with lucky recipients winning bottles of bubbly or boxes of chocolate.
As well as the cupcake fun, homes hosted live music, competitions and talks on the work of Macmillan.
Staff at Colten Care’s Colten House head office in Ringwood also held a Macmillan Coffee Morning for colleagues and visitors.
Proceeds from the Macmillan Coffee Morning help to give those affected by cancer emotional, financial and clinical support.