PEOPLE can enjoy a slice of cake while raising money for the Mayor of Dudley’s chosen charities at a cake sale and coffee morning next week.

The mayor, Councillor Alan Taylor, and his wife and mayoress Winifred will be hosting the event in the Mayor’s Parlour on Monday (July 23).

Representatives from his charities, members of the public and council staff are invited to drop in between 10am and 2pm for a hot drink and slice of donated cake for just £2.

All proceeds will go to Alan’s charities – Headway Black Country, The White House Cancer Support and The Hope Centre.

Cllr Taylor said: “This is a lovely chance to meet members of the public over a cup of coffee and cake while raising money for these worthwhile charities.

“I hope people from across the borough will join us.”

The mayor will this year be supporting:

Headway Black Country – It supports people and family members coping with an acquired brain injury. Their small, expert team provides information and support. They also provide a specialist brain injury rehabilitation service that offers a wide range of activities designed to help brain injury survivors relearn lost skills and gain new ones.

White House Cancer Support – A charity providing practical help, emotional support and information to people with cancer (as well as their families, friends and carer) who live and work in Dudley borough and the surrounding areas of the Black Country.

The Hope Centre – A non-profit organisation in Halesowen dedicated to charity work, providing a place where people can access activities; social and educational at their point of need and to assist all by supporting, befriending and serving in whatever way possible to alleviate distress, poverty and loneliness.