SMILES on the faces of organisers - and full stomachs of those who attended - were all that was left at the end of the Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at the Brogo Hall on Friday.
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The smorgasbord of cakes, slices, biscuits, sandwiches and three pots of pumpkin soup, tea and coffee were all but gone as the local community (and a few visitors) once again dug deep for a great cause.
The $5 entry fee, lucky door prizes and assorted raffles all contributed to raising an incredible $2183, an increase on what was banked last year.
This money will help Cancer Council NSW save lives through the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer.
One of the organisers, Lenna Pearce, said 118 people had walked through the hall doors.
"We had no complaints from anyone, they all seemed to think it was a great day," Ms Pearce said.
"There seemed to be a lot of new faces there this time."
All the cakes, slices and pumpkin soup were donated, along with eight loaves of bread by Woods Bakery.
Local business houses were very generous with their donations of prizes and vouchers for the assorted raffles.
The event included more than just a delicious morning tea, with other locals kindly volunteering their time for the event.
"Bobby Shipton played the piano accordion, Paul Ubrihien told a few jokes and Margaret Sirl spoke about herbs," Ms Pearce said.
The Salvation Army had a good day too through the sale of items from its stall set up inside the hall.
Organisers spent two full days setting up the hall for the annual fundraiser.
"It's now in its 16th year and every year it seems to get bigger and bigger," Ms Pearce said.