The Maldon in Bloom team donated the bench which was installed on Thursday, July 29. The new bench can be found on the Longfield s pathway towards Park Road from Olympic Avenue, in Maldon. Funds received in 2020 from a generous anonymous donation were used for the friendship bench. This new addition for the community is hoped to be used and loved by many. Maldon Town Council s chairman councillor, Flo Shaughnessy said: Our thanks go to the kind donor and to Debbie Horrey at Maldon District Council for her co-ordination. Now locals can pause for a breather on a brand new bench and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
AN awards evening praising the great work of members of Maldon town’s community took place virtually this year. Maldon Town Council’s Pride of Maldon awards, which was hosted by master of ceremonies Mark Heard, invited nominees from all over the town to recognise the inspiring work they have done. Awards were given out by the panel, which included town mayor Abdul Hafiz. The prestigious Pride of Maldon award, presented by the mayor, was given to Suzanne Finch, parks and countryside community officer for Maldon District Council. A town council spokesman said: “Suzanne has assisted with the design and maintenance of many of the open spaces in Maldon and this includes leading volunteer and payback groups in caring for our cemeteries and open spaces.