World’s Biggest Coffee Morning this Friday

Ipswich Building Society and Suffolk based coffee company Paddy & Scott’s have teamed up to invite neighbouring businesses to a deliciously fresh coffee and cakes event this Friday, as part of The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.

The fun event takes place on Friday 25 September, 12 noon to 2pm at Ipswich Building Society’s Head Office, 24 The Havens (near to David Lloyd centre). Gazebos, tables and chairs are all provided for the comfort of guests, along with fresh roasted coffee, courtesy of Paddy & Scott’s and scrumptious cakes, thanks to Sainsbury’s. Hatfield Catering has also pledged its support and all money raised will go to MacMillan.

“Our branches have supported MacMillan coffee mornings for many years but this year we wanted to get involved at Head Office as well. We are hoping lots of employees from nearby companies will come along in their lunch hour to have some fun helping us raise as much money as possible for MacMillan Cancer Support,” said Paul Winter, Chief Executive, Ipswich Building Society.

Paddy Bishopp, co founder, Paddy & Scott’s, said: “Paddy and Scott's have always admired the work of Macmillan and have supported The World's Biggest Coffee Morning every year since we started. We hope everyone enjoys a fantastic cup of coffee.”


MacMillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. It provides practical, medical and financial support and pushes for better cancer care, relying on voluntary donations for 99% of its funding.

Employees at Ipswich Building Society, including Chief Executive Paul Winter, have been giving up their lunch breaks to deliver leaflets about the coffee and cake event and will be serving on the day. For further details call Jo Palfrey at Ipswich Building Society on 01473 278435.
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Photo Call - Friday 25 September, 11am-12 noon
Ipswich Building Society Head Office
24, The Havens IP3 9SJ

Paul Winter, Chief Executive, Ipswich Building Society together with employees and mascot Pound the Hound will be brewing fresh coffee for guests at MacMillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

For further press information please contact:
Penny Arbuthnot or Amy Bullard, Project PR
Tel: 01473 326403
Email: amy.bullard@projectpr.biz

Notes to editors:
Ipswich Building Society has approximately 65,000 members and currently has over 80,000 savings accounts and over 5,000 mortgage accounts.
It has nine branches across Suffolk and one contact centre.
80% of the Society’s members live in East Anglia
In 2008 the Society’s assets grew by 5% to £423.2 million.
The Society has successfully grown its mortgage lending. In May 2009, gross mortgage applications increased 137% from May 2008.
Ipswich Building Society was established in 1849 and is celebrating its 160th anniversary in 2009.
See www.ibs.co.uk