CAKE-maker Rosi Stenning raised hundreds of pounds for charity in her sister’s memory on Sunday while celebrating a popular tradition in her country.

Rosi lives in Knutsford, and comes from Brazil, which celebrates Saints Cosmas and Damian Day on September 27, when children go into the streets to receive small paper bags filled with candies.

Rosi lost her sister Rosana to cancer in 2012 at the age of just 44, and wanted to take part in the annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

She decided to stage a cake sale on Sunday in aid of the charity along with a sweets giveaway for children, to support Macmillan and celebrate the September 27 Saints day.

She made about 30 cakes with the help of her neighbours and friends, and gave away dozen of bags of sweets.

She staged the event on Moorside near her home over two to three hours, and raised more than £300 in donations for the cakes she baked and the muffins made by a neighbour.

She was unable to hold the event in her home because of social distancing rules, and the event was such a success she is looking to stage it every year.

“In Brazil I was always involved in charity events, and it was a chance to do two nice things on the same day,” said Rosi.

“The Macmillan coffee morning idea really caught my soul because I lost my sister to cancer eight years ago.

“The cakes went very quickly, and I was surprised it was so successful. People were so generous, and I aim to do it every year.”

Rosi thanked Valerie, Noreen and Susie for their support.

Rosi makes cakes for her neighbours, and made one for Margaret Watson from the Mere Court retirement apartments in May for a special lockdown celebration to mark Margaret’s 103rd birthday.