GROUPS and businesses across Keighley have coined-in cash for charity as part of a national fundraising drive.

Several events have been staged in support of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Caring customers and staff helped Boots in the Airedale Shopping Centre raise more than £1,000.

The team at the store made cakes, served-up drinks and sold raffle tickets on Friday to boost the cause.

Centre manager, Steve Seymour, was among those who donned aprons to create their own sweet treats.

"I hadn't baked since I was about 12 but I was fully supervised and, obviously, I had to test them and they seemed to have come out OK!" he said.

"It was good fun and all for a fantastic cause.

"It was great that so many people supported the event."

Backing was provided by retailers in the centre and other organisations.

There was a range of raffle prizes, including a signed Keighley Cougars shirt, silver earrings from Raffles jewellers and Bradford City match tickets.

Boots assistant branch manager, Mark Jowett, said: "It was really busy and the raffle, in particular, did well as we had some really great prizes."

The team at Marks & Spencer also provided support and prizes, and cakes were donated by others.

Meanwhile, it was curtain up for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning at Keighley Playhouse.

Members hosted an event on Saturday at their Devonshire Street theatre.

Nikki Barrett organised a team to offer coffee, cake and a raffle, and the final proceeds are expected to total well over £500.

Nikki said: "We couldn't have asked for a more successful coffee morning.

"Losing my dad to cancer this year brought it home to me just how important the Macmillan Cancer Support team really is in terms of providing medical and financial help for better care.”

Antiques At The Mill, in Cullingworth, also took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, serving buns, cakes and biscuits, either baked by staff or donated by villagers.

Spokesman, Chris Harney, said: “We created a ‘pop-up’ tea room filled with antique crockery, tables and chairs from the stock at the mill.

“We have collected just short of £400 to date and hope to tip the £400 mark by continuing to sell raffle tickets until the end of the month."

Prizes include £100 to spend at the mill, along with others donated by the Cullingworth businesses.