Chefs at Colten Care’s 21 care homes across the south put a Willy Wonka-style twist on the Macmillan Coffee Morning.
Residents, team members and visitors raising a mug at the annual charity fundraiser were served with freshly prepared homemade cakes, cookies and pastries.
At each home, one of the tasty treats was a ‘Golden Cup Cake’, containing a layer of edible gold leaf, sugar balls or cherry guaranteeing the lucky recipient a prize bottle of bubbly.
The added interest prompted smiles all round as, together, the homes raised hundreds of pounds for the charity appeal in aid of people living with cancer.
At Fernhill, a dedicated dementia care home in Longham near Bournemouth, Companionship Team Leader Cara Duroe said: “We always support the Macmillan Coffee Morning. It’s a fantastic community initiative that brings together families, friends and local contacts. Everyone has great fun while doing their bit to help with cancer support.”
Along with the cupcake fun at Woodpeckers in Brockenhurst, New Forest, residents enjoyed a quiz and sweepstake with prizes awarded. The coffee morning also coincided with the birthday of resident June Farrow, adding to the party atmosphere.
Over at Kingfishers in New Milton, the coffee morning raised more than £250 with the home staging a performance by guest singer Kelly Lorraine.
Resident Jack Phillips summed up the event, saying: “It was a lovely morning, the lounge was full of people, and the music was excellent.”
Other Colten Care homes staging coffee mornings for Macmillan included Amberwood House in Ferndown, Brook View in West Moors and Lymington homes Court Lodge and Belmore Lodge.
Team members at the provider’s Ringwood head office also held an event in support.
