Maldon and District Branch of the Parkinson’s Disease Society
On Friday, 29th June, John Whittingdale attended the inauguration of the new Maldon and District Branch of the Parkinson’s Disease Society at Maldon Football Club. Previously the Maldon and District Parkinson’s Support Group, the new Branch is now affiliated to the National Society. The meeting was well attended and the Guest Speaker was Dr […]
Visit to Maldon Cricket Club
John Whittingdale MP welcomed Martin Le Jeune, Director of Corporate Affairs at BSkyB to Maldon Cricket Club on Friday, 28th June. John Whittingdale, who is a Vice President of Maldon Cricket Club, approached Sky to ask if they would support the Club’s appeal for funds to provide nets and equipment for coaching local youngsters in […]
10,000 passengers in Danbury
10,000 pasengers in Danbury. John Whittingdale congratulated local resident, Simon Claxton, who was the 10,000th passenger to use the Danbury Flyer. The Flyer was set up as Danbury Parish Council’s Millennium Project and in November 2005, the running was taken over by Danbury Community Transport. The Chairman is Colin Budgey and all committee members and […]
Opening of Buddies Children’s Centre
John Whittingdale opened the new extension to the Buddies Children’s Centre at Brickhouse Farm, Maldon. The extension which was supported by the National Lottery will allow the centre to accommodate some 30 children each day, a number of whom have special needs. John is pictured with Councillor Rodney Bass, Chairman of Maldon District Council, Lyn […]
St Peter’s Youth Parliament
John Whittingdale visited St Peter’s High School, Burnham on Crouch, to help Sixth Formers with their entry in the National Youth Parliament Competition. The competition is organised by the Citizenship Foundation and is intended to help students gain a better understanding of the legislative process and the role of the House of Commons. John helped […]
Burnham Primary Diana Award
John Whittingdale visited Burnham County Primary School to present members of the 2005/06 School Council with certificates to mark their winning a Diana Princess of Wales memorial award for young people. The Award was given for the work done by the School Council to prevent bullying in the school through the drawing up of Playground […]
Visit to Combined Military Services Museum
John Whittingdale visited the Combined Military Services in Station Road, Maldon in order to promote British Tourism Week. The museum contains a fascinating collection of military firearms and equipment throughout the ages including a spy collection donated by Peter Mason, on whom Ian Fleming based James Bond. Tourism is worth an estimated £115 million to […]
Essex Youth Assembly
John Whittingdale met members of the new Essex Youth Assembly at County Hall, Chelmsford. The Assembly has been set up by Essex County Council and is intended to give young people a voice in matters affecting the County. John is pictured with members from Maldon and Chelmsford.
Opening of Farmers Market
John Whittingdale opened a new Farmers Market to be held at Danbury Sports and Social Centre on the first Saturday of every month between 9.00am and 1.00pm. The market included stalls from many local producers including Althorne beef, lamb from Gate Farm, Steeple, pork from Wicks Manor Farm and goats’s milk and cheese from Mundon […]
Carol Service in Burnham
John Whittingdale read a lesson at the Civic Carol Service in St Mary’s Church, Burnham on Crouch. Pictured are Rod Eastham, David McNeill (Town Clerk), David Stevenson (Head Teacher St Peter’s School), Rev Tony Jones, Cllr John Smith, Canon Hugh Beavan and Cllr Peter Elliott (Mayor of Burnham).