A COFFEE morning at Steeton in aid of Martin House children’s hospice was a massive success.

The event raised £826, with a further £280 coined-in through the sale of Martin House Christmas cards.

"To take more than £1,000 in just two hours was absolutely fantastic," said villager Lynda Corser, who organised the event – at St Stephen's Church Hall – with family and friends.

"I'm so pleased with the amount and I'd like to thank everyone who gave their support.

"We wouldn't be able to do it without our brilliant team of supporters and all those who come along on the day."

Mrs Corser began raising money for the hospice – through coffee mornings and other activities – in tribute to the care received there by her late nephew, Andrew Pratt, who died in 1998 at the age of 12.

Over the years she has helped raise thousands of pounds.

Proceeds from the latest event will be boosted with funds from a stall Mrs Corser is holding tomorrow (Nov 21) at a Crossflatts Over-50s Club coffee morning.

She will be selling cakes, crafts and Martin House Christmas cards and staging a raffle at the event, at St Aidan's Square, Crossflatts, from 10am to noon.

Everyone is welcome.