Dengie Dart Service
John Whittingdale helped launch the new Dengie Dart Service helping Maldon and the Dengie Peninsula to connect with Chelmsford, Hatfield Peverel Station and Broomfield Hospital. Operated by Arrow taxis of Maldon, the service is Dial and Ride along routes serving Dengie, Asheldham, Althorne, Mayland, Cold Norton, Stow Maries and Purleigh and in Maldon and Heybridge, […]
Great Baddow Fun Run
John Whittingdale blew the horn to start the 10 mile race at the Edmund Carr Great Baddow Charity Races. Around 830 runners took part, raising money for a variety of local charities. Having started the main race, John Whittingdale then joined others to take part in […]
War Memorial – Stow Maries Aerodrome
John Whittingdale attended the unveiling of the war memorial at Stow Maries Aerodrome. Situated within the Parish of Cold Norton, the Aerodrome was the home of 37 (Home Defence) squadron of the Royal Flying Corps and then aftrer 1st April 1918, 37 Squadron Royal Airforce. A number of the buildings remain intact and the Aerodrome […]
Her Majesty the Queen Visits Maldon
Police lined the river bank and a crowd assembled outside the Maldon Crystal Salt Company building as anticipation before her arrival increased. Shortly after 12.20pm, a helicopter carrying Her Majesty landed near the building, the first place she was visiting on her busy agenda. Wearing a grey hat with a red trim and matching […]
Talking tots
John Whittingdale joined the mothers and children at Talking Tots at West Maldon Community Centre. A national initiative, Talking Tots is run in Essex by Amanda Smith and helps children to communicate with confidence. It also supports the Government’s Every Child a Talker initiative, which aims to improve language and communication skills in under 5s. […]
Barclays Southminster
John Whittingdale joined local residents and Councillors for a meeting with representatives of Barclays bank to urge them to reconsider the decision to close the Barclays Branch in Southminster. Attending the meeting from Barclays were Jon Clowes, Barclays Regional Network Area Manager, and Irene East, Corporate Affairs Manager, as well as the Branch Manager, Jo […]
Military Vehicle Rally
John Whittingdale attended the Historic Military Vehicles Rally at the Millbeach, Heybridge. This was the 6th Annual Winter Rally and was attended by about 2000 people with 46 vehicles on display. The Rally raised money for the Help for Heroes fund. John is pictured with the organiser of the Rally, Shaun Morgan who lives in […]
No ID – no sale.
John Whittingdale applauds Maldon shops’ adoption of ‘No ID, No Sale’ policy to stop children buying alcohol and tobacco John Whittingdale today (Friday 12 November 2010) called on local retailers to support the ‘No ID, No Sale!’ campaign which seeks to ensure that only adults can buy alcohol, tobacco and other age-restricted goods. John was […]
Maldon County Primary School
John Whittingdale attended assembly at Maldon County Primary School and talked to the children about his work as a MP. He then presented certificates to all the members of the School Council with whom he is pictured.
Visit to Bradwell Power Station
John Whittingdale visited the site of Bradwell Power Station to see progress being made in decommissioning the station. John received a briefing from Mark Morant, President of Energy Solutions International Group, and Dick Sexton, Site Manager. Bradwell Power Station ceased generating in 2002 and its decommissioning is being managed by Energy Solutions. The site is […]