Farleigh Hospice is currently offering members of the local community the exciting opportunity to really get involved and make a difference. Its governing body, the board of trustees, needs to recruit some brand new members to replace those who have recently retired. The closing date for applications is 8th February 2013 and successful candidates will be selected through a competitive interview process led by a small panel.

Farleigh Hospice's Chief Executive, Janet Doghan, explains;

"Farleigh Hospice is a registered charity providing free care and support to people affected by life limiting illnesses in the mid Essex area. The board of trustees is responsible for the effective governance of the charity through working closely with both myself, and the senior management team. Trustees give their time voluntarily.

The Leader of Maldon District Council, Cllr Bob Boyce, is delighted to hear that Cllr Brian Beale Member for Southminster and Leader of the Opposition at Maldon District Council has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list.

Cllr Boyce said; "This award for Cllr Beale's services to Local Government in Essex is richly deserved, he has always worked tirelessly for the District at both Parish and District Council level and provided unrivalled support for his community.

He has been a District Councillor since 1987 and in July of this year, he was presented with a gift by the Council in recognition of his 25 years of service as a District Councillor.

Maldon District Council have announced this year's Christmas and New Year arrangements for Council office opening times and refuse and recycling amended collection dates.

Maldon District Council offices will be open as normal over the Christmas period as follows:

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.