Burnham Rugby Club Fun Day
John Whittingdale attended the Burnham Rugby Club Fun Day on Millfields, Burnham on Crouch. John is pictured with the teams at the conclusion of the Veterans Match.
Maldon Beer festival
John Whittingdale attended the 11th Maldon Beer Festival in the Town Hall, Maldon. John Whittingdale joined with members of the Maldon and Dengie Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale to celebrate the announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Budget of a 1p cut in Beer Duty and the end of the […]
Wibblers Brewery
John Whittingdale visited local micro-brewer, Wibblers, in Mayland. Wibblers Brewery was started by Phil Wilcox and his father, Jeremy, in 2007. Phil began as a home brewer as an impoverished student 21 years ago with a Boots kit behind his parents’ sofa. Since then, he has enjoyed success winning a number of awards and in […]
JOHN WHITTINGDALE MP SUPPORTS POST OFFICE DVLA WIN
The Post Office will continue to offer accessible driving licence and tax services to millions of customers in the UK, including in Maldon. John Whittingdale MP attended an event yesterday (Monday 21 January) to show support for the win by signing a dedicated congratulations board. John Whittingdale MP said: “I know how important sub post […]
Petition Fish
On Tuesday (22nd January), John Whittingdale MP joined members of the Essex Wildlife Trust in Parliament to press the Government to designate the Blackwater Estuary as a Marine Conservation Zone. The proposed Zone will cover the Roach, Crouch, Blackwater and Colne estuaries John is pictured with John Hall, Chief Executive of the Essex Wildlife Trust, […]
Google Juice Bar
Following a study by the Boston Consulting Group that indicated that businesses who have a presence online, grow four to eight times faster than those who don’t, John Whittingdale secured a Google Juice Bar for businesses in Maldon. On 21 December, Google came to Maldon for a day’s session in the Maldon District Council offices […]
Visit to Ladbrokes
John Whittingdale visited the Ladbrokes shop in Market Square. South Woodham Ferrers to discuss Gambling issues and the contribution that Ladbrokes’ two shops make to the town. John talked District Supervisor, Cheryl Knights, and members of staff. He also took advantage of Ladbrokes offer to place a £50 bet on the Grand National taking place […]
Tiffin Cup
John Whittingdale presented a certificate to Jhual Ahmad, proprietor of the Maldon Tandoori in Maldon High Street to mark their Highly Commended Award in the 2012 Tiffin Cup. The Tiffin Cup is an annual British competition run by the Tiffin Club to find the best South Asian restaurant in the United Kingdom. One restaurant from […]
Smith’s Environmental Systems Ltd
John Whittingdale visited Smith’s Environmental Systems Ltd based in Blackall Industrial estate, South Woodham Ferrers. John is pictured with Phil Cross, Works Director, and Gary Webster, Managing Director. Smith’s has specialised in the manufacture of fan convectors for the domestic and light commercial markets for more than 20 years. The company has recently moved into […]
Bikes and Barges
John Whittingdale attended the annual Bikes & Barges Rally on Hythe Quay, Maldon. The event was once again held in aid of SWANS (Sometimes We All Need Support). John had the job of judging the best motorcycle and chose a Sporty Chopper made by Lee Newitt of Maldon. John is shown on a New York […]