The county’s MSP and MP are hosting an event at the Loch Centre in Tranent as part of this year’s Macmillan ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ campaign.
Iain Gray MSP and Martin Whitfield MP will host a coffee morning with the assistance of Loch Centre staff, who are long-term supporters of the high profile annual fundraising event.
The event will take place on the official Macmillan world’s biggest coffee morning day, Friday 28th September, from 10 am to 11:30 am.
Iain Gray MSP said:
“I have always supported and helped promote Macmillan’s world’s biggest coffee morning, including organising my own event in the past. Staff at the Loch Centre have supported the campaign for many years too, so I’m delighted that we’re joining up with them to host an event this year.
“It’s open to everyone and I would like to encourage local people to bring home baking or just come along to the event on 28th September. We want to raise as much money as possible for Macmillan and all contributions will be welcome.”
Martin Whitfield MP said:
“Macmillan’s world’s biggest coffee morning has become well established as one of the highest profile fundraising campaigns on the annual charity calendar. It’s a cause everyone can get behind and I’m delighted to be working with Iain and Enjoyleisure to support it this year.
“These events are a great opportunity for communities to come together to enjoy a cake and a coffee whilst also raising funds to support Macmillan’s vital work. I look forward to a good turnout and hopefully raising lots of money on 28th September.”
Macmillan Cancer Support has been running the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning for nearly 30 years and last year alone the campaign raised £27 million for the charity.
Anyone wishing to hold their own event in East Lothian can get advice and support from Macmillan. It couldn’t be more simple to get involved – all you need to do is get together with family, friends or colleagues over coffee and cake.
You can register now for your free fundraising pack via the website https://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/