Wokingham

As chairman of the local Wokingham branch of Cancer Research, Liz Dearling of Croft Close, Wokingham has seen the group raise in excess of £186,000 in nine years. And at her 80th birthday party on Wednesday May 24, her achievements were officially recognised by Wokingham District Council’s new chairman, Cllr Angus Ross.

Liz has handed on the chairmanship of Cancer Research in Wokingham, but she is still involved in a supporting role and can always be found selling tickets for the next event. In addition Liz volunteers at Wokingham Volunteer Centre as a much valued transport co-ordinator.

The Wokingham council chairman usually presents a small gift and a plaque each month to an individual or group that has given good service to the community. When a birthday garden party was held for Liz Dearling by her daughter Helen Marengo, at her home in Lower Wokingham Road, Crowthorne, new chairman Cllr Angus Ross made a surprise presentation of flowers and a shield to record the event and to thank her for her significant contribution to the community.

“Liz has worked very hard for many years and I am delighted that we now have a chance to celebrate her successes and thank her for her efforts,” Cllr Ross said.

“I am most grateful to Wokingham District Council for this award,” said Liz. “I enjoy my work for Cancer Research UK, having been involved for 21 years, and will miss it a lot.”

Wokingham District Council