25 years of Macmillan coffee mornings in Winchmore Hill: how it all started

In 2001, our village postmaster Frank Johnson passed away from Cancer. His widow, Iris, was so thankful for the help and support from the Macmillan Nurses, she wanted to do something to help the charity. The nationwide coffee mornings had been happening for the previous 10 years so Iris and I signed up to the event and organised the first Winchmore Hill morning  that year, albeit small, in the Memorial Hall. Taking place the last Friday of every September, the coffee morning has also taken place in the Methodist Hall, The Plough and now for the past few years in The Potters Arms. We have raised thousands of pounds over the years, with villagers making the most amazing cakes and biscuits, giving their time to help organise and, just as importantly, buying and eating cake!

Cancer has unfortunately affected many villagers, including Iris and now myself. Having seen the care and attention given to patients in our local hospitals first hand, I will be forever indebted to the doctors, nurses, and staff for their support and care.

This year’s Coffee Morning is on Friday 25^th September from 10-12pm at The Potters Arms.  Donations of homemade cakes, biscuits etc would be very much appreciated and if you would like to help on the day, please contact me, Alison Mahoney – 07973 224586 or Jessica Savage – 07932 063781. Can’t make it but still want to help? You can donate via the link here

or cash can be dropped to 15 Pond Close. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped over the 25 years, including The Potters who provide free tea and coffee for us all. 

Every Coffee Morning makes a difference

By taking part in Coffee Morning, you will join tens of thousands of people across the UK raising money to support people living with cancer.

Because of people like you, Macmillan can continue to be there for everyone who needs us from the moment they are diagnosed, through treatment and beyond. No matter what their situation.

Your fundraising means they can help with the things that matter the most to people affected by cancer. This includes support through treatment from the amazing Macmillan nurses. Help with money and the extra and unexpected costs that living with cancer can bring. Or emotional support through the Macmillan Support Line. And so much more.

Take part in this year's Coffee Morning or donate to Macmillan and you will an help them to do whatever it takes for people living with cancer.

Alison Mahoney