SCHOOLS and businesses have brewed up a cuppa for the world’s largest coffee morning.

Huddersfield fundraisers joined tens of thousands of people from across the country by holding a charity coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research.

Most middle and high schools in Kirklees took part including Clough Head, at Bolster Moor, Wellhouse at Golcar and Castle Hall in Mirfield,

The event saw youngsters, teachers and dinner ladies sit down for a drink and a cake to raise cash.

Castle Hall School, spokeswoman, Lynda Brown, said she was delighted with the response.

She said: “We have run this event many times in the past, but today has surpassed anything we have seen before.

“A large number of students, parents and staff made a superb effort in donating home-made cakes and biscuits.

“We held an extended 30 minute break this morning and the dining hall was so full, it was great to see.”

Workers at Armitage’s Huddersfield Garden Centre also got involved.

Staff made contributions for their tea and coffee and made cakes to sell on break times to raise more money.

Richard Kendrick, manager of the Birchencliffe-based garden centre, said: “We decided to get involved in the coffee morning as most of us have been affected by cancer at some point in our lives and we are aware of all the good work that Macmillan does and we wanted to do our bit.

“Since we have a coffee morning every morning it seemed the least we could do!”

In Huddersfield town centre, jewellery store F Hinds backed the event by creating a special silver cupcake charm to help boost the charity.

Profits from sales of the £15 Tingle Silver Strawberry Cupcake Charm which can be attached to bracelets, necklace chains, handbags, zippers or phones, will go to Macmillan.

Staff at the firm’s Kingsgate store also joined in the fun, serving up tasty treats and a hot cuppas during the morning.

Andrew Hinds, director from F Hinds said: “The support that Macmillan provides is invaluable, and we are delighted to get involved.”

Last year 43,000 people signed up to hold a coffee morning for Macmillan, raising more than £8m.