Tea cups will be rattling and cake will be served by the slice at coffee mornings across the district this month, starting today in Deal.

Georgina Bishop’s annual coffee morning is between 11am until 2.30pm today at The Alma pub in West Street, Deal.

So far, Mrs Bishop has raised more then £30,000 by putting on coffee mornings over about 14 years.

The first fundraiser raised £250 and it has grown significantly, held at local pubs with live music.

Last year it raised about £1,800.

Attractions to look out for at the Alma include nail painting by 17-year-old Olivia Dodge, a keen supporter since she was in her early teens. Her sister Hannah will be selling a selection of treats.

Coffee, sponsored by Quentin Withall and Phillip Hartley, will be served, along with cakes and alcoholic drinks.

Live music will come from local performer Mac, and the mayor of Deal Cllr David Cronk will be there.

The raffle will have more than 100 prizes, including vouchers for meals and treatments. There will also be a spectacular hand-crafted patchwork quilt and cushions up for grabs.

Donations for the raffle can be made by calling Georgina on 07757 113503.

Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant will be putting on events at all three of the chain’s establishments.

They will take place next Friday, September 29, and cakes and pastries will be served from 10am until noon.

All takings will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Hythe Bay has restaurants at: 41-45 Beach Street, Deal; The Seasports Centre, Esplanade, Dover; and Marine Parade, Hythe.

The Magnet pub in Deal will hold its coffee morning on Friday, September 29, from 10am to noon.

The pub, at 267 London Road, will also hold a charity day in aid of Macmillan on Sunday, October 1, from 10am to 3pm.

There will be a table-top sale, with tables costing £10, a guess how many sweets in the jar competition, guess the name of the teddy contest, a raffle and a tombola.

Refreshments will be on sale throughout the day.

Pub regular Jane Hoult will also take part in the Macmillan Brave the Shave campaign by having her head shaved. To book a table or to sponsor Jane, contact the pub on 01304 360842.

A care company in Dover is inviting residents to dig deep at its first ever Macmillan Coffee Morning.

Inchwater Home Care will host the event from 10.30am to 2.30pm on Friday, September 29, at their new offices in Waterloo Crescent on Dover Seafront.

Employee Bridget Abercrombie said: “It’s the first time we’ve done this, and if it’s a success, we’ll be glad to do it again.

“At Inchwater, we work alongside Macmillan from time to time.

“It’s a very good cause and we know people are always keen to donate.

“None of us know if we or our family members will ever need their help.

“We also thought this is something that many of our clients can help with,” she added.

As well as a selection of cakes and hot drinks, there will also be a guess the weight of the cake game.

The address is 3 Waterloo Crescent, Dover. Free parking for one hour is available behind the office.

Milldale Hall in Deal has stalls selling goods at its Macmillan coffee morning on Saturday, September 30.

Refreshments will be served between 11am and 3pm and a raffle will be drawn too.

The hall is on the corner of Milldale Close and Mill Road.