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Our annual Halloween Disco supported by the Rotary Club of Saffron Walden Some fabulous costumes, dancing, singing, food and drinks! Thank you so much to COOK  Saffron Walden for the delicious quiches and cakes for our buffet spread  and to all the amazing volunteers for their time to make the event possible! #lovesaffronwalden   #bringingsmiles   #mencap   #makeamazinghappen   #disco   #saturdaynight

Wednesday was a therapeutic, crafty session, using natural materials to make some stunning Halloween decorations. It’s getting very autumnal on the plot, time to slow down and enjoy the beautiful changes of colour and light in the landscape. Thank you Essex Community Foundation for supporting our project! #weloveourallotment   #autumnmood   #lovesaffronwalden   #localmencap

Dinner at Trio Italian tonight for some of our members! Pizza  or pasta ? What would you choose? Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund  and #lotteryplayers #mencap   #bringingsmiles   #cometogether   #MakingMemories   #makeamazinghappen   #fridayfun   #fridaynight   #socialising

Halloween is fast approaching, so this week our members have been busy crafting; making some fabulous bats  and other creepy creatures! #mencap   #bringingsmiles   #cometogether   #halloween2025   #socialising   #makingmemories

What a joyous and special evening! Nicky was back, all 20 marvellous musicians were present, 3 birthdays and a certificate of achievement to celebrate AND, to top it all off, a wonderfully warm audience to perform to   Magical Music Man Mondays can’t get any better than that….can they?!! To the #stanstedcommunityfund  ( London Stansted Airport ) and People's Postcode Lottery  and awarded by the People’s Postcode Trust, thank you   You are helping us to improve the lives of ou

Our group get-together in Fast Eddie’s Bar at Fairycroft House  tonight! We had a spooky evening! Pumpkins, skeletons, games and dance with Jen Shackleton    We then celebrated three birthdays: Daisy, Tobie and our newest member Olivia.  With yummy cake from COOK  Saffron Walden. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund  and the #lotteryplayers #bringingsmiles   #abilitynotdisability   #lovewhatwedo   #FridayFeeling   #fridayfun   #MakingMemories2025   #makeamazinghap

A tiny bit chilly on the plot today, but still lots to do to keep us warm and happy! We had weeding and harvesting and composting old tomato plants from the greenhouse. We had a surprise visit from our lovely new staff member, Ewelina, who stayed for the session. Lisa Harper  had made the most lovely green tomato chutney which we all enjoyed with cheese and crackers. Most of the ingredients were grown by us - we talked about the natural ingredients and how we can use up thing

Trampolining at AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Chelmsford  for some of our members tonight. Great fun and getting fit too! Supported...

Dinner at The Temeraire JD Wetherspoon  tonight for some of our members. A night at the pub enjoyed by all. Good food, good company and...