THIS year’s Christian Aid coffee morning attracted a large crowd who enjoyed home made cakes, a plant sale and many stalls.

They were also entertained by Liphook resident Alistair Halliday playing his accordion and altogether raised more than £950.

The annual event, which launches Christian Aid week’s house-to-house collections for the parish, was held at the Church Centre. off Portsmouth Road, on Saturday, raising funds for refugees – the so called “forgotten people” – during this year’s national initiative.

House-to-house collecting is how Christian Aid Week began, and it still raises an incredible £6.5million across Britain and Ireland every year.

For thousands of churches, it is a vital part of their mission.

Christian Aid Week runs until today (Saturday) – volunteers have spent this week making house collections. For more information visit www.caweek.org