A NATIONAL charity has bagged itself a small fortune thanks to a show of stirring support from people across East Hampshire.

Hundreds of people gave a caffeine boost to Macmillan Cancer Research last Friday by taking part in the world's biggest coffee morning.

Keats, Barclays Bank and HSBC were among the many town centre businesses in Petersfield that offered a cuppa to their customers in exchange for cash.

Tea, coffee and a selection of homemade cakes were among the treats on offer at Mackarness & Lunt throughout the morning. The fundraising morning, which raised £212, was good preparation as the legal firm will soon launch its annual Operation Christmas Child appeal.

Staff and patrons of a legendary pub in Steep must have the jitters after raising a colossal amount from their annual coffee morning.

Bosses at The Harrow Inn have thanked customers for their unbelievable generosity after collecting a record-breaking £1,356.

The sum was more than double the £600 raised last year, while proceeds at the two-hour event were buoyed by a couple of bring-and-buy sales.

For full story and more pictures, see this week's Herald.