Actor and star of ITV’s Doc Martin Martin Clunes has issued a personal message to the island.

He wants us to get involved in the forthcoming world’s biggest coffee mor ning

The popular star said: ’I am thrilled that Macmillan Cancer Support’s World Biggest Coffee Morning event is fast approaching. I love a cuppa as much as the next person, and it’s great that you can help people with cancer at the same time, so I would love for readers in the Isle of Man to get involved.

’Macmillan’s Coffee Morning raises millions for the ever-growing number of people affected by cancer. Macmillan is not government funded, so without the public’s generous help, they simply can’t provide the services that are needed here in the Isle of Man.

’Around 200,000 every year host coffee mornings in their workplaces, schools and homes across the country. It couldn’t be simpler and more fun to take part - come together as a community in support of people living with cancer and raise money for Macmillan.

’Macmillan is here to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, providing physical, financial and emotional support. The charity provides advice and support seven days a week on its free support line as well as through its 7,700 healthcare professionals. But demand for Macmillan’s services is constantly growing and it needs your help to support the growing number of people living with cancer across the British Isles.

’Macmillan’s Coffee Morning takes place on Friday, September 27 (but people can host whenever they want) and people will be making a difference however they get involved.

Readers in the Isle of Man can find events nearby using the interactive map on the Coffee Morning website (www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee).

Martin Clunes