GARDEN FETE A GREAT SUCCESS.
Local resident Ernie Barlow decided to organise a garden fete for Lisa’s fund at his home in Laurel Close Mepal. Not to let anything get in his way on Saturday 15 and with the weather looking a bit overcast it was decided to switch venues to the Village Hall.

“Ernie, a great supporter of Lisa’s Fund, has organised other events in the past and raised many hundreds of pounds doing so, including a birthday party for himself,” said Robert Barnes founder of Lisa’s Fund. “I knew he would not let the weather get in the way, and along with a army of volunteers managed to raise £888.88.”

The day went very well said Robert they had a BBQ, teas and cakes, an assortment of stalls including a book stall, a bottle stall, a cake stall and a bric a brac stall.

The entertainment was provided by organ player Launa Turner and a talented group of young children from Witchford.

A big thank you to them all for helping raise such a huge amount for Lisa’s Fund.

The final cheque for £500 which tipped Lisa’s fund over the £100,000 was donated by Mr Walter Gray of Soham. Local business man Mr Gray, who has a road resurfacing company, along with his family and his friends have followed Lisa’s Fund from the start.

Robert Barnes commented, “Walter and his family have always been so generous towards Lisa’s Fund but this came as a big surprise, I am so grateful for their help in this way.”

Mr Gray pictured handing over the cheque for £500

The City of Ely flower club donated £350 to Lisa’s Fund at their Annual club show & competition held on Thursday 5 June. The club chose Lisa’s fund as their charity of the year.

A big thank you to Chairperson Grace Bent, Margaret Dooling and the members for the club for all their help.

Pictured with Robert Is Grace Bent.