Porters Café and Wine Bar packed to raise money for Breast Cancer Now

Porters Café and Wine Bar staged an afternoon of fundraising, community spirit and plenty of pink as a sold-out event returned to Harwood in support of Breast Cancer Now.

It welcomed more than 30 people through its doors on Thursday for its second annual charity afternoon tea, with customers enjoying food, games and entertainment while raising money for a cause that has touched the lives of many.

The event featured a raffle, bingo and games of Play Your Cards Right, with every ticket and entry helping to support Breast Cancer Now's work helping those affected by breast cancer across the country.

A number of local businesses also got behind the fundraiser by donating raffle prizes, including Breightmet Golf Club, Village Pantry, Chae's Chippy, Aaron's Barbers and The Little Black Dress Shop.

Local businesses contributed to the raffle prizes (Image: NQ)

Throughout the afternoon, the venue was filled with laughter and conversation as friends, families and regular customers gathered together, many dressed in pink to show their support.

For some, the event was not only about raising money but also about supporting a cause that has had an impact on so many lives.

Alan Hayes praised the effort that had gone into organising the fundraiser and the support it had once again received from the community.

He said: "They had two weeks, this week and last week, and they had an event last year and it was really good.

"It's for a very good cause as well, it's amazing."

Others attending reflected on the wider significance of the charity and the reason so many people continue to support fundraising efforts.

One guest said: "We've all been touched by breast cancer in one way or another. Even if not personally, you know somebody, so it affects everyone."

The event also highlighted the close-knit community that has grown around Porters, with regular customers turning out to support both the charity and the local business.

Diane Yates said she was delighted to attend and support a venue she enjoys visiting while contributing to an important cause.

She said: "Personally I haven't been affected, thank goodness, but I do know a lot of people who have.

"There's a nice community here, so when we support any charities it's good."

Last year's fundraiser proved a huge success, raising more than £1,535 for charity, and organisers were hopeful that this year's event would surpass that total.

The fundraiser was hosted during the first six months of ownership for Alex Elliott, who took over Porters earlier this year.

He embraced the occasion by pulling on a pink T-shirt and joining customers and staff in supporting the cause.

All proceeds from the games go to Breast Cancer Now (Image: All proceeds from the games go to Breast Cancer Now)

Among those helping to organise the event was Gemma O'Neill, who said she had been overwhelmed by the response from both customers and local businesses.

"It was full last year and it's full again this year so it's been great.

"Everyone's wearing their pink and it's all for a really good cause."

As the afternoon drew to a close and raffle prizes were handed out, there was a clear sense that the event had become more than just a fundraiser.

It was a chance for local people to come together, support one another and raise money for a charity that means so much to so many.

With another sell-out turnout and a café packed with people eager to contribute, the Harwood community once again showed how a local event can make a difference and bring people together for a cause close to their hearts.