A group of volunteers have raised £1 million to help people with cancer.

The Medway Macmillan Cancer Support Committee, which has been running since 1960, has organised countless coffee mornings, fashion shows, sponsored swims, quiz nights and collections.

To celebrate the milestone the group were joined by the deputy mayor and mayoress of Medway, Cllr Steve Iles and his wife Josie, at their annual meeting at The Oasthouse Theatre, Rainham.

Members raised a glass to everyone who helped them reach the £1 million mark and cut a special cake.

Each year the team hosts a flagship fundraiser, part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, at Berengrave Cricket Club in Rainham.

Treasurer Maggie Meinertzhagen said: “Putting the fun into fundraising produces results and that is what we try to do.”

Tony Mardel, chairman of the committee, said: “Our committee is proud to continue the work of the previous members and we look forward to welcoming any new members.”

Emma Heley, Macmillan’s fundraising manager for Kent, said: “We are so grateful to the volunteers of our Medway Committee. Raising £1 million pounds is a fantastic achievement and this money has made an incredible difference to the lives of so many people affected by cancer.”

If you would like to help call Emma Heley on 07974 530770.

For more information about the charity visit www.macmillan.org.uk