Council chairman presents donation to dementia support charity
A dementia support group has been presented with more than £1,700 thanks to fundraising efforts championed by Fenland District Council Chairman, Cllr Brenda Barber.
Cllr Barber selected Damsons - a community group supporting people living with mild to moderate dementia and their carers, run by the National Trust at Peckover House in Wisbech - as her chosen charity.
Most recently, she presented a cheque for £938, raised through an afternoon tea held in the Council Chamber at Fenland Hall, March, last month.
The event, supported by civic dignitaries from neighbouring authorities as well as past chairmen, members and friends from Fenland and beyond, included a flower arranging demonstration and musical accompaniment from Joe Tierney.
Fenland District Council Chairman, Cllr Brenda Barber, presents the cheque to Clare Rowell, Visitor and Service Team Member at Damsons, in the beautiful grounds of the National Trust's Peckover House, Wisbech.
This followed a donation of £816 raised at a coffee morning hosted by Cllr Barber in October for Council staff, members, invited guests and dignitaries.
At both events, attendees and others donated raffle prizes, bought tickets and refreshments to support the charity.
Cllr Barber said: It means so much to me to support this valuable cause. I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who donated to and supported both events, enabling us to present this funding to Damsons."
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April 2026
