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 Dengie CAMRA and Joe Brannigan from the East Coast Sail Trust.