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Hints, stories and tips

Get inspired

Hear from our incredible Afternoon Tea supporters and find tips to help you fundraise.

Afternoon Tea hints and tips

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Tips on planning an Afternoon Tea

Whether you go Earl Grey or Yorkshire, crusts on or off, cream first or jam, we’ll be here for you every step of the way to help make sure your Afternoon Tea is fun and full of laughs.

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Why your Afternoon Tea is so important

We need your support, now more than ever. Find out why it’s so important to hold an Afternoon Tea for Breast Cancer Now.

 

teapot with tea

How to plan a virtual Afternoon Tea

We know that for some people it may be difficult to get together at the moment. But, thanks to technology, you can still share a cuppa with friends!

Afternoon Tea tips

How to make your Afternoon Tea a smashing success

Our Afternoon Teas will have to look quite different this year, so we wanted to share some inspiration and tips to help you organise an Afternoon Tea and keep everyone safe.

Afternoon Tea recipes

Let's get baking!

Cream first or jam? Whatever you choose, we have some scrumptious Afternoon Tea recipes from our amazing supporters that we're sure you'll love.

Afternoon Tea recipes

Afternoon Tea supporter stories

Cath Kidston Afternoon Tea

Cath Kidston supporting Afternoon Tea

We spoke to our lovely friends at Cath Kidston about all things Afternoon Tea.

Jan's afternoon tea

I decided to host an Afternoon Tea after my breast cancer diagnosis

After Jan finished treatment, she decided to give back and support Breast Cancer Now by hosting an Afternoon Tea.

Inderjit's afternoon tea

I hosted an Afternoon Tea to support anyone affected by breast cancer

After a close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, Inderjit decided to support Breast Cancer Now and host her first Afternoon Tea.

Allyson (middle) with two friends

Planning an Afternoon Tea helped me while I waited for treatment

After Allyson was diagnosed with breast cancer and was waiting for treatment, she decided to ‘go big’ and host an Afternoon Tea. 

Denise Wood's afternoon tea

I keep my best friend’s memory alive by hosting an Afternoon Tea

Denise fundraises in memory of her best friend who was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. Last year, she hosted her first Afternoon Tea. 

Anna and her mum with their arms around one another outside

I wanted to help other families in the same situation as we were

After Anna's mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she decided she wanted to raise money for others in a similar situation. So, she hosted an afternoon tea.

Emma Louise Woods Afternoon Tea
Following my nan's breast cancer diagnosis, I was inspired to host an Afternoon Tea. I wanted to do something fun and exciting whilst helping to raise awareness and make a difference.

Emma from Weston-Super-mare

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