Priti Patel meets Ambulance Service in Witham
Witham MP, Priti Patel, met with senior management and paramedics from the East of England Ambulance NHS Trust (EEAST) at Witham Ambulance Station on Thursday [2 August 2018]. They discussed current challenges facing the Ambulance Service and planning for winter pressures, as well as the way in which EEAST are …
Priti supports Drummonds open day
Witham MP Priti Patel has supported the Drummonds care home in Feering at their open day. Priti, who campaigned to save the home for adults with disabilities when it was under the threat of closure, baked cakes for the open day and met residents and staff. Priti said: “Drummonds is …
Priti opens Tolleshunt D’Arcy summer fete
Witham MP Priti Patel has opened the annual Tolleshunt D’Arcy Village fete. The fete, which took place at the Recreation Ground, had stalls, community groups including the Royal British Legion and activities. Priti said: “I was delighted to open the wonderful annual fete in Tolleshunt D’Arcy. The community in the …
Priti tours Braxted Park
Witham MP Priti Patel has toured Braxted Park in Great Braxted with the managing director Duncan Clark. The award winning estate is based in historic grounds dating back nearly seven centuries and currently hosts a cookery school, golf course and provides conferencing and hospitality facilities. Priti discussed with Mr Cark …
Farleigh Hospice Visited by Priti Patel MP
Priti Patel MP has visited Farleigh Hospice to meet staff and families using the Hospice. The Chelmsford-based Hospice provides end of life and bereavement care and support to patients and families and has a shop in Witham Town centre. Priti is a longstanding supporter of the Hospice and has been …
Priti visits outstanding Kelvedon School
Witham MP Priti Patel has visited the outstanding Kelvedon St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy. The school exceeds national and local averages in measures including pupils reaching the expected levels in reading, writing and maths, and Priti met with Head Teacher Michael Walsh to discuss how to raise standards …
Priti commends Museum of Power in Langford
Priti Patel MP has visited the exhibits at the Museum of Power based in Langford in the Witham constituency. The museum holds numerous power-related exhibits including steam engines, machinery and examples of power sources. As well as being a tourist attraction, the museum hosts educational visits for schools. Priti said: …
Priti returns to Drummonds and backs June Open Day
On Monday 9th April 2018, Witham MP Priti Patel visited residents and staff of Drummonds Care Home in Feering. Drummonds was saved from closure when Priti campaigned against the closure plans put forward by former owners Scope. The home has since been taken over by the Black Swan Group who …
Priti welcomes new shop to Coggeshall
Witham MP Priti Patel has visited Coggeshall’s latest shop, the Copper and Cask which opened Easter weekend at 14A Church Street. The Copper and Cask sells craft gins, wines and beers is owned by Red Fox Direct, and in partnership with the local award winning Red Fox Brewery, also based …
Priti pops in to Hatfield Peverel Care Home
Witham MP Priti Patel has visited the Hatfield Peverel Lodge Care Home which is run by Bupa and is at Crabbs Hill. The Care Home has been improving since a CQC visit last year. During her visit Priti met with residents and relatives as well as Bupa’s regional director. Priti …