You will find many places of worship in Maldon and the surrounding area that welcome people from all walks of life, church traditions and faiths through their doors whether regular churchgoers or those new to exploring their faith. 

Many of the local churches host special Christmas services, including candlelite carol services and services for children and families, where children can dress up as a Nativity charachter and adults can enjoy seasonal refreshments. 

The churches of Maldon welcome you through their doors at this special time of year to join them at one or more of the following Christmas Services.

Artists from across mid Essex have contributed to Farleigh Hospice's 2013 Calendar through a competition which was held at the beginning of the year.

The 12 winning entries were selected by staff, volunteers and members of the general public through a voting system. Now the beautiful calendars have been printed and are ready for purchase.

For just £3.00 (+ 50p P&P when ordering online) they are available to buy at all of our charity shops across Maldon, Braintree, Witham and Chelmsford, in reception at our North Court Road, Chelmsford Hospice, at our Maldon day Hospice, and through our online shop at our website at www.farleighhospice.org. Don't miss your chance to grab one before they sell out!

Maldon District Council will be asking residents to voice their views as part of a survey to review the leisure centre facilities at the Blackwater Leisure Centre in Maldon and the Dengie Hundred Sport Centre in Burnham-on-Crouch.

The survey, which will run from 30 November 2012 to 22 February 2013, will also be available on-line at www.maldon.gov.uk and via one of many locations around the District where staff will be undertaking face to face surveys.

Both staff and District Councillors will be out and about in the District throughout the survey period at a variety of locations seeking the views of residents.

The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived, the much anticipated and much in-demand Maldon 2013 calendar is out now! 

Enjoy all the traditional sights of Maldon District in a brand new way. With carefully shot images from various local photographers, this year's calendar captures the feel of the Maldon District through the seasons, as well as the beauty.

The new calendar strikes a balance between the informative and the artistic. Going beyond capturing the District's much treasured landmarks and landscapes from a unique perspective, the calendar also provides a brief description placing each image within its historical context.