This popular event, which is organised by the Bexhill, Hastings & Rother local fund-raising branch of the charity, had plenty on offer to keep bargain hunters happy.

A variety of stalls sold books, bric a brac, stationary, cards, and a selection of Guide Dog goods; teas and coffees were served.

Quick to sell out was the home-made marmalade and mouth-watering cakes, many of which had been made by pastry chef extraordinaire Doreen O'Donnell, partnered by expert sponge cake maker, Viv Stokes.

Viv said: "We regularly make the cakes to sell at the coffee mornings and we've got good team work going on here, and a lot of people kindly make cakes and donate as well." She added: "We really enjoy baking and helping the charity – it's nice to put something back."

The event proved to be very successful and raised £448 which treasurer Joan Inskipp said was over £200 more than had been raised at the same event last year, adding, "we are very pleased."

For further information on the charity visit the web-site at www.guidedogs.org.uk