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The Foresters Arms is hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support, and we’d love for our local community to come along, enjoy some treats and help us raise as much as we can!
Saturday 17th October 2026
10am–12pm
The Foresters Arms
Please support us in any way you can, whether that's baking, bringing something shop-bought, or simply coming along to be part of it. All proceeds from every treat purchased go straight to Macmillan.
As your hosts, The Foresters Arms will provide free tea and squash, with coffee and other drinks available to buy. The Foresters Arms will also be baking and making a donation of their own.
There’s no need to RSVP! Simply come along, bring your friends and family, and help us spread the word!
We’ll also be holding a raffle on the day, with some fantastic prizes kindly donated by local businesses and supporters. So please remember to bring some cash if you’d like to take part.
Macmillan Cancer Support means a great deal to us, and we’re hoping that with the support of our wonderful local community, we can make this a really special morning and raise as much money as possible.
Donations can be made through this page or in cash at the Coffee Morning. NOTE: The raffle will be CASH ONLY.
Below are some FAQs about the event and The Foresters Arms:
*How can I donate?
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and secure. Your donation will be sent directly to Macmillan Cancer Support.
You can also make a cash donation at the event.
*Do I need to pay to attend?
No! The Macmillan Coffee Morning is free to attend. There will be opportunities to make a donation, either in cash or online, if you wish to do so.
*Do I have to bring a cake?
No! However if you would like to bring something baked or shop-bought it would be a lovely contribution.
*How can I get involved?
There are lots of ways to support our Macmillan Coffee Morning!
- Spread the word and share our JustGiving page.
- Come along and enjoy the event.
- Contribute to our baked or shop bought treats to have on the day.
- Donate a raffle prize or experience.
If you'd like to donate a raffle prize, please contact Esther at estherhardysupport@gmail.com.
*Can I bring my children?
Absolutely! The Foresters Arms is a local, family-run pub, and children are very welcome.
We'll also have some fun activities to help keep your little ones entertained.
*Can I bring my dog?
Yes! The Foresters Arms is a dog-friendly pub, so your four-legged friends are welcome too.
*What if I can't attend but would still like to contribute?
That's incredibly kind of you!
If you can't make it to the event but would still like to support Macmillan Cancer Support, you can donate through our JustGiving page.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated.
*When and where is the event?
Our Macmillan Coffee Morning will take place on:
Saturday 17 October 2026
10am–12pm
The Foresters Arms
(1-2 Castle Rd, Colchester CO1 1UW - Opposite the GreyFriars car park entrance)
*Do I need to book a place?
No - There's no need to book. Just come along and join us!
*Will there be a raffle?
Yes! We'll be holding a raffle to help raise even more money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Raffle tickets will be on sale on the day, they will be CASH ONLY. If you'd like to donate a prize, please get in touch with Esther.
*How will the money raised be used?
All donations will support Macmillan Cancer Support, helping them provide vital support to people living with cancer and their families.
Don’t know who Macmillan are, read below to find out more:
Macmillan is 98% funded by voluntary donations and with your help they can deliver the vital support people living with cancer need – whoever and wherever they are.
There are currently more than 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK and this number is rising, with someone diagnosed every 75 seconds.
Macmillan is doing whatever it takes to ensure that everyone gets the best care available.
They work with partners to provide services for people living with cancer at every stage of their cancer experience, including the Macmillan Support Line, award-winning cancer booklets, their Online Community, and Macmillan professionals.
Saturday 17th October 2026
10am–12pm
The Foresters Arms
Please support us in any way you can, whether that's baking, bringing something shop-bought, or simply coming along to be part of it. All proceeds from every treat purchased go straight to Macmillan.
As your hosts, The Foresters Arms will provide free tea and squash, with coffee and other drinks available to buy. The Foresters Arms will also be baking and making a donation of their own.
There’s no need to RSVP! Simply come along, bring your friends and family, and help us spread the word!
We’ll also be holding a raffle on the day, with some fantastic prizes kindly donated by local businesses and supporters. So please remember to bring some cash if you’d like to take part.
Macmillan Cancer Support means a great deal to us, and we’re hoping that with the support of our wonderful local community, we can make this a really special morning and raise as much money as possible.
Donations can be made through this page or in cash at the Coffee Morning. NOTE: The raffle will be CASH ONLY.
Below are some FAQs about the event and The Foresters Arms:
*How can I donate?
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and secure. Your donation will be sent directly to Macmillan Cancer Support.
You can also make a cash donation at the event.
*Do I need to pay to attend?
No! The Macmillan Coffee Morning is free to attend. There will be opportunities to make a donation, either in cash or online, if you wish to do so.
*Do I have to bring a cake?
No! However if you would like to bring something baked or shop-bought it would be a lovely contribution.
*How can I get involved?
There are lots of ways to support our Macmillan Coffee Morning!
- Spread the word and share our JustGiving page.
- Come along and enjoy the event.
- Contribute to our baked or shop bought treats to have on the day.
- Donate a raffle prize or experience.
If you'd like to donate a raffle prize, please contact Esther at estherhardysupport@gmail.com.
*Can I bring my children?
Absolutely! The Foresters Arms is a local, family-run pub, and children are very welcome.
We'll also have some fun activities to help keep your little ones entertained.
*Can I bring my dog?
Yes! The Foresters Arms is a dog-friendly pub, so your four-legged friends are welcome too.
*What if I can't attend but would still like to contribute?
That's incredibly kind of you!
If you can't make it to the event but would still like to support Macmillan Cancer Support, you can donate through our JustGiving page.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated.
*When and where is the event?
Our Macmillan Coffee Morning will take place on:
Saturday 17 October 2026
10am–12pm
The Foresters Arms
(1-2 Castle Rd, Colchester CO1 1UW - Opposite the GreyFriars car park entrance)
*Do I need to book a place?
No - There's no need to book. Just come along and join us!
*Will there be a raffle?
Yes! We'll be holding a raffle to help raise even more money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Raffle tickets will be on sale on the day, they will be CASH ONLY. If you'd like to donate a prize, please get in touch with Esther.
*How will the money raised be used?
All donations will support Macmillan Cancer Support, helping them provide vital support to people living with cancer and their families.
Don’t know who Macmillan are, read below to find out more:
Macmillan is 98% funded by voluntary donations and with your help they can deliver the vital support people living with cancer need – whoever and wherever they are.
There are currently more than 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK and this number is rising, with someone diagnosed every 75 seconds.
Macmillan is doing whatever it takes to ensure that everyone gets the best care available.
They work with partners to provide services for people living with cancer at every stage of their cancer experience, including the Macmillan Support Line, award-winning cancer booklets, their Online Community, and Macmillan professionals.
