Nine retro World's Biggest Coffee Morning scenes as Sunderland supports Macmillan once more

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 29th Sep 2023, 10:35 BST

You helped raise millions for the fight against cancer

Brew up.

Because it's time once more to enjoy a cuppa and help the fight against cancer.

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is back today and it raised more than £12million in 2022 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The people of Wearside have certainly done their bit over the years.

Re-live all these memories and give yourself a pat on the back for your incredible work.

Doing their bit for Macmillan in years gone by.

1. Cuppas on camera

Doing their bit for Macmillan in years gone by. | se

Bake Off star Andrew Smyth helps out at Npower's Macmillan's coffee morning in 2017.

2. A helping hand at Npower

Bake Off star Andrew Smyth helps out at Npower's Macmillan's coffee morning in 2017. | se

The launch of the Sunderland Royal Hospital coffee morning in 2010 with Macmillan nurses and volunteers in the picture.

3. Coffee time in 2010

The launch of the Sunderland Royal Hospital coffee morning in 2010 with Macmillan nurses and volunteers in the picture. | se

Nissan workers Michelle Hill and Martin Abele share a cuppa in 2009.

4. Cuppa time at Nissan

Nissan workers Michelle Hill and Martin Abele share a cuppa in 2009. | se

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