A networking organisation has elected a new chair.

Members of Wealden Business Group chose Dee Bateman to lead the group, which acts as a forum for firms in the area.

They have regular guest speakers on business topics and fund raise for charity.

Ms Bateman, a mother of two and grandmother of four, has a financial business founded four years ago.

It focuses on bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll and monthly management accounts.

She said: “I am delighted to have been elected, we have raised almost £20,00 for local good causes in the past four years."