Brampton Park Golf Club's senior section raised £2,500 for the Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind & Vision Impaired.

Newly elected 2024 captain Martin Shirley, alongside vice-captain Adrian Kneen, selected the charity as their primary focus for the year.

The impressive amount was raised through the combined efforts of the society's trustees, the senior section, and the generosity of the Brampton Park seniors.

The chairman of the board of trustees, Nick Ruston, was invited to the seniors' section annual general meeting on Friday, November 15.

Mr Ruston collected the cheque and shared a few words with the members, expressing gratitude for their generosity and providing a brief overview of the society's work.

Founded in 1922 to assist World War I veterans who had lost their sight, the society's mission has evolved over the years.

Today, it serves more than 600 residents in Huntingdonshire, ensuring they can lead full and independent lives despite their vision impairments.

The society offers a broad spectrum of services tailored to meet the unique needs of visually impaired individuals, their carers, and family members.

These range from free information, advice, and support to practical solutions for everyday problems.

The society also provides social activities to combat the solitude that often accompanies sight loss.

Monthly club meetings in St Neots, Huntingdon, St Ives, and Ramsey offer entertainment and social interaction.

Arts & craft group sessions, walking group outings, and activities like indoor wall climbing at Grafham Water and archery are also organised.

The funds raised by Brampton Park Golf Club's senior section will not be used for routine expenses.

Instead, the society intends to use the donation to enhance its website, incorporating facilities for online donations and e-commerce.

This ensures that the society can continue to support visually impaired residents in Huntingdonshire, providing a lifeline for those affected by sight loss.