Judy’s Jams are helping the DCCF to spread joy.
The Dorset Cancer Care Foundation exists because of its wonderful volunteers – and one of our ‘sweetest’ is Judy Hudson, our ‘
Judy, 71, from Poole began making preserves 40 years ago for her now grown-up son.
She explained: “When I realised that jam was the only type of sandwich he liked I decided to make the best jam I could, so I followed a recipe in a book and it went from there.”
Four decades later ‘Judy’s Jams’ now produces a huge rang
And what makes these delicious products even more special, is that Judy makes them and sells them entirely for free, with all proceeds going to charity.
This incredible act of giving began when Judy was working for Prama Care.
She said: “I did it because I wanted to raise some money for Prama and then it just sort of ‘took off’.
“Word started to spread about the jams and people would ask where I would be selling next and also if they could order their favourite kinds.
“I now make huge batches. I don’t add water to my jam and I think that gives it a better flavour.
“People have their favourites – Jumbleberry is a big seller, as is Cherries and Berries. The marmalades with alcohol are also becoming very popular.”
Everyone at the DCCF was thrilled when Judy started selling her products for us in 2023.
She and her hard-working husband and helper Richard are now regulars at our coffee mornings and other events, with favourites like Gin and Lemon and Whiskey Marmalades literally flying off her table.
Judy said: “I grow some of my own fruit. I also buy it from places like Poole Market and people are very generous in the amount they give me.
“Obviously the making takes a huge amount of my time, but I do enjoy it and it makes me happy to think my jams and pickles are helping local families with cancer.
“My hobby also makes me very easy to buy presents for – I usually ask for sugar – although my children sometimes refuse because they say they want to buy me ‘proper’ presents!”
Judy, the DCCF is hugely grateful to you and Richard for all you do!
As well as gifts of granulated sugar Judy would be pleased to receive unwanted fruit and jam jars with lids. If you would like to donate, please contact Judy on: 01202 721919.
