Mental Health Hospital cake raises cash for Macmillan

A mental health hospital in Derbyshire raised much-needed funds for Macmillan by hosting a bake sale.

Cygnet Storthfield House, which supports inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men, held the event at their premises on Storth Lane in Alfreton on Friday (25 September).

Leading the baking was the catering team, who whisked up an abundance of sweet treats to sell, ranging from brownies to a lime and yoghurt cake.

“This is the third year that we have fundraised for Macmillan,” explained Kathryn Smith, Occupational Therapist at Cygnet Storthfield House.

“A lot of our patients and staff have had family members, friends and colleagues who have received a diagnosis of cancer. This is an important cause and an opportunity to raise awareness about cancer as well as to give back to an amazing charity that provides so much support to individuals affected by cancer.”

Service users worked closely with staff to decorate a variety of cakes and biscuits, using chocolate, sugar paper and other creative tools to create eye-catching designs.