Macmillan coffee morning raises £511.50 in Basingstoke

The event, held at Churchill Living’s Austen Lodge on October 2, was part of Macmillan’s national Coffee Morning campaign and raised £511.50 through donations and contributions.

Visitors enjoyed coffee, cakes and biscuits in the Communal Lounge, with Churchill also donating £5 to Macmillan for every guest in attendance.

The Macmillan Coffee Morning at Austen Lodge (Image: Austen Lodge)

Caroline Haswell, senior divisional marketing manager at Churchill, said: "It was wonderful to welcome so many people once again to support our Macmillan Coffee Morning, including our special guest the Mayor of Basingstoke.

"These events are not only a fantastic way to raise money for a very worthwhile cause, but also an opportunity to get the local community together and show people what life with Churchill is all about.

The Macmillan Coffee Morning at Austen Lodge (Image: Austen Lodge)

"Our developments are for those who want to maintain their independence, but with a strong sense of community and security around them, and this event was an ideal opportunity to demonstrate that.

"We’d like to say a big thank to everyone who took part and gave so generously to help make it such a success."

The Macmillan Coffee Morning at Austen Lodge (Image: Austen Lodge)

Churchill Living has supported Macmillan’s Coffee Morning campaign since 2009 through its charity, the Churchill Foundation.

This year, Churchill aims to surpass the £1 million milestone in total funds raised for Macmillan to date.

Austen Lodge is a collection of one and two-bedroom privately-owned retirement apartments designed for people over 60.