Dr Who Reception
John Whittingdale face to face with Daleks! As a fan since boyhood of Dr Who, John could not refuse the chance to meet a Dalek and former Dr Who assistant Elizabeth Sladen who played Sarah Jane when both visited the House of Commons to mark the 40th anniversary of the Time Lord in November. Did […]
Great Leighs Racecourse
John Whittingdale was a guest at Great Leighs which will be the first new horse racecourse in nearly a century. It is also vying to be chosen as the site for equestrian events of the London Olympic bid is successful. During his visit Mr Whittingdale met John Holmes, the owner of the site to discuss […]
The Swan Pub Mini-Beer Festival
The Swan pub in Little Totham held a mini-beer festival to raise funds for projects in the village. John joined villagers to send up balloons in an attempt to send them across the world to raise funds. The fundraiser was organized by John and Valerie Pascoe who run the pub. The event […]
Tesco Computers for Schools
John Whittingdale presents computer equipment to local schools. John Whittingdale MP gathered with children from across Maldon at the local Tesco store. He was on hand to participate in the Computers for Schools program which allows children to collect vouchers and exchange them for computer equipment for their school. For the more than £14,000 collected […]
Children’s Photographic Contest
John Whittingdale MP awards prizes for a children’s photographic contest at the Burnham Museum. The children took part in a contest, organized by the Burnham and Dengie Focus Group, to take photos of their favourite places in the Dengie Hundred. The contest formed part of the feedback process for the groups consultation on the area’s […]
Opening of birthing pool at St Peter’s Hospital
John Whittingdale MP was at St. Peter’s Hospital on Valentine’s Day to officially open the only birthing pool in mid-Essex. The pool was installed in a delivery room at the hospital months ago, but before now, it has only been used for labour pain relief. Since the hospital now has a trained midwife for water […]
Licensing Bill Petition
John supports Churches in their Petition to 10 Downing Street, 27 January 2003. Members of the RSCM, together with others from over 200 choirs, orchestras, and other instrumental groups contributed to a petition of 8,149 signatures against the Government’s plan to impose an “Arts Tax” in the form of licensing charges to churches for hosting […]