Visit to Buddies Children’s Centre
John Whittingdale visited Buddies Children’s Centre in Poulton Close, Maldon to open the new £60,000 extension. Founded by the Maldon District Handicapped Children’s Association, Buddies is a day care centre for pre-school children, many of whom suffer from disabilities. The extension, which was funded with the support of the National Lottery, will allow the centre […]
Raising money for Farleigh Hospice
John Whittingdale helped to raise money for Farleigh Hospice John Whittingdale helped to raise money for Farleigh Hospice by pouring custard on Cllr Miriam Lewis, Chairman of Heybridge Parish Council, and Emily, a pupil at the Plume School. The initiative was organised by John Warner, Managing Director of Boddingtons, as part of Tea at 3 […]
John opens Kirk Mews
John opens Kirk Mews, accommodation for the over 55s in the village. John Whittingdale opened Kirk Mews, Althorne. Kirk Mews is a development of 14 close care bungalows for the over 55s adjacent to Mansion House Residential Home. These are sold on a leasehold basis and bespoke care packages are available to residents provided from […]
Visit to St Mary’s CE Primary School
John Whittingdale visited St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Burnham on Crouch to talk to head teacher, Mrs Geraldine Denham-Hale, staff and pupils. John is pictured with the Mayor of Burnham, Cllr Peter Elliott and children learning about different countries of the world.
Select Committee visit to Olympic site
Maldon Beer Festival
John Whittingdale helped launch the 2006 Maldon Beer Festival which was held from 19th to 22nd April in Maldon Town Hall. This year’s festival helped to raise money for the East Coast Sail Trust which organises sailing trips for youngsters on Thalatta, a Thamas Barge. John Whittingdale is pictured with Mike Woods of Maldon and […]
Visit to Little Owls Nursery
John Whittingdale visits Little Owls Nursery in Danbury. On 31 March, John Whittingdale visited Little Owls Nursery in Danbury.Opened a year ago, the Nursery is a purpose built facility offering care between 7.30 am and 7.00pm for children from 3 months upwards. Also run from the premises is Barny’s Club providing holiday and after school […]
Local Housing Issues
John looks at the problem of housing locally. John Whittingdale spoke at a seminar to discuss the impact of housing and development proposals on local communities organised by Mayor of Maldon, Rev Tony Shrimsley. The seminar was attended by leading figures from the Methodist Church, of which Rev Shrimsley is a Minister, together with local […]
Visit to Endoline Services in Maldon
John visits Endoline Services in Maldon. John Whittingdale saw first hand how a HIGH-TECH Maldon company is making a valuable contribution to the UK environment. Mr Whittingdale was the guest of the IT equipment recycling company End-O-Line (EOLS) at its Station Road Maldon premises on 20 February. He saw how the company, which is the foremost […]
Visit to Asheldham Feed and Equestrian Centre
John visits successful local business. John Whittingdale recently visited the Asheldham Feed Centre and Equestrian Centre as part of his programme of regular visits to successful local businesses. The Feed Centre attracts customers from a wide area and supplies provisions for all kinds of pets. John is pictured with owner, Jannine Rose.