Glasgow's Lord Provost has visited staff from a cancer charity's helpline service as she launched her bid to host the city's biggest coffee morning.

Eva Bolander met a number of workers from Macmillan's Helpline centre on Friday ahead of the her own fundraising event for the charity later this month.

Staff were joined by Glasgow's First Citizen as they discussed the services offered at the centre, ranging from clinical advice to financial support.

She said: “What struck me is the wide range of services Macmillan offers people with a cancer diagnosis and how hard the volunteers and staff work to deliver that valuable support.

“I’m keen to do my bit to help, by hosting a Macmillan Charity Coffee Morning in the City Chambers on Saturday, September 29. I’d urge everyone to come along and help those living with cancer.

“Glasgow City Council is proud to be a partner of Macmillan Cancer Support. We’ve been praised for our pioneering and award winning ‘Improving the Cancer Journey Service’. A service that offers people affected by cancer practical help including financial, emotional and medical.”

The daytime event later this month will feature a Marks and Spencer fashion show, as well as a number of other games and prizes.

Macmillan fundraising manager, Emma Jackson, said: “At Macmillan we know that cancer can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from their day-to-day living and relationships to their finances and mental health.

“Macmillan has a broad range of cancer information and support services available - including a community of over 7,700 healthcare professionals. But this relies on the generosity of the public to enable us to provide these.

“We’re thrilled that the Lord Provost is lending her support and hope lots of people take the opportunity to visit the City Chambers to enjoy coffee, cake and some great entertainment.

“It takes a community to care for people with cancer. Macmillan’s ambition is to be there for everyone with cancer when they need it most but this cannot be achieved alone. No matter how big or small, every coffee morning changes lives.”