A GARDEN party in Burnham brought in generous donations for youth charities.

Friends and staff of Burnham Museum were treated to a garden party on the outskirts of the town on Monday, September 6.

Maldon and Burnham Standard:

David and Glenys Hopkins kindly opened their extensive gardens, and their private museum, to grateful visitors.

David and Glenys also served teas and cakes from their gazebo to the delight of their guests.

Maldon and Burnham Standard:

Generous donations were made by visitors and as requested by David and Glenys these were directed to youth charities.

Burnham Museum was open every afternoon during school summer holidays, with a large display of interesting photographs by the late Derek Argent.

Read more: Photos by former Standard photographer displayed at Burnham Museum

He was a well-known photographer in and around Burnham for many decades.