A Fenland group that donates £10,000 back into the local community each year is shutting after more than five decades.
Wisbech Lions Club, which was formed in 1972, is "having to close" according to its president Robert Norton.
In a social media post on the club's Facebook page, he added that the decision was made "with deep regret".
After explaining the reasoning was due to members' ages and health, he continued to thank those who have supported the club over the years.
Among those he personally commended were Ray Jones at Parson Drove Car, Bike and Trike Show, Wisbech Town Council, Councillor Samantha Hoy, managers over the years at the Horsefair Shopping Centre
In the post, Mr Norton added: "None of this would be possible without you, the people who help us when we are stood with our collecting buckets or knocking on doors with Santa.
"You support our tombola, play the games such as splat the rat."
Mr Norton also praised Wisbech Lions Club members past and present.
He said: "On a personal note, thank you. I moved to Wisbech in 2022 to be closer to my wife's family.
"I joined the Lions and soon realised the friendliness in the club and the wider community."
He added that he and his wife are moving back to Yorkshire to be closer to his family.
"I am sad that I will be the last president, but honoured that you felt me worthy."
He also said the club will be advertising its sleigh for sale along with generator, radio and speakers, as well as various games.
"This will bring in even more money that we can donate back into the community before we close," Mr Norton added.
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