On Monday 10th December, Jeanette and I attended the Wentworth Primary School Nativity play. The play called “Hey Ewe” was a great modern presentation of the Nativity story.  We joined the many parents who were enjoying watching their little stars for what was a most enjoyable and memorable afternoon.

On Friday 7th December, I joined members of the Brownie Pack which meets on a Friday evening in the church hall in Victoria Road. They were showing off their new scarves, purchased with a grant from the Town Council. When at District events in their new attire, the leaders would quickly be able to identify members of their pack.

On Wednesday 5th December, Jeanette and I were guests of the Town Mayor of Halstead at the Halstead Torch Light Procession. Members of the local community process from the fountain at the top end of the High Street of Halstead, down the High Street, across the river and into a beautifully illuminated park.  Everyone is equipped with a blazing cloth bound tube which they carry along the way.

During the early evening, in the grounds of the St. Peter’s Churchyard the Farleigh Hospice “Light for Life” ceremony took place. Jeanette and I accompanied by the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress had the pleasure in attending this service of Nine Lessons and Carols which culminated in the illumination of their beautiful Christmas tree. This is an annual service which brings comfort to those who have lost loved ones especially at this time of the year.

The Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Stephen Nunn kindly represented me at the “Annual Beer Tasting Festival” at the Mighty Oak Brewery. I am told that Stephen had a most enjoyable morning sampling the breweries large variety of ales which included their seasonal specials. In the afternoon the Deputy Mayor joined Jeanette and I at the Moot Hall for the judging of the “Design a Christmas Lantern Competition”.

On Thursday 13th December the Mayoress and I attended the Maldon Christmas Fayre and were extremely pleased with how many people turned out for the event.  We thoroughly enjoyed the variety of entertainment.  the new Maldon Carnival Court also made their first appearance.

On Tuesday 11th December I thoroughly enjoyed a soup lunch at Maldon Little Ship Club in aid of the RNLI.  I then, accompanied  by the Mayoress attended a Winter Concert presented by the Plume School.

On Tuesday 4th December, the Mayoress and I, accompanied by the Deputy Town Mayor attended a lovely service in St Peters Churchyard for the annual Farleigh Hospice Light Up a Life Service.

Today the Deputy Town Mayor enjoyed a preview of Christmas Ales at the Mighty Oak Brewery.

In the afternoon, the Mayoress and I accompanied by the Deputy Town Mayor and Councillors assisted the winners of the Christmas Lantern competition to switch on the Christmas Illuminations in Maldon High Street.

Later in the evening the Mayoress and I attended the Maldon Carnival Association Carnival Queen Crowning evening.

On Saturday 24th November 2012, Myself, the Mayoress and Deputy Town Mayor atteneded the re-dedication service of teh Avenue of Trees at Maldon Promenade Park.  In the evening the Mayoress and I attended the SWANS annual dinner at The Bull in Great Totham.