Community News

Fitness and games with Neil O’Sullivan from KidzActive which runs at the Lord Butler Fitness & Leisure Centre, printing tablecloths for future fundraisers with Julie, cooking bacon rolls and hotdogs for lunch, then chocolate fondue, Tombola and Raffle, followed by some amazing singing with Lauren and Poppy from Saffron Players What a fabulous day! Thank you so much to everyone for making the day a success! #weekendvibes #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #SundayFundayVibes

A totally awesome evening at the Adventure Golf Golf World Stansted! Superb concentration from all of the members and so lovely to see everyone supporting each other around the course. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and the #lotteryplayers #golf #Fridayfeeling #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #FridayNight #weekendvibes

The GrowAbility greenhouse is officially full! We spent the morning watering our “dream team”: tomatoes, chillies, cucumbers, cornichons, and our gorgeous dahlias and calla lilies. Even the potatoes and the rest of the plot got a good soak. We welcomed Jackie - a new volunteer - to the plot, and we started(after a cuppa!) by having a walk around the plot - Lisa explained lots about our crops and the gang showed just how much they’d learned - identifying lots of fruit and vege

This week was film night and our members chose Lilo and Stitch! Stitch, an extraterrestrial entity, heads straight to planet Earth after he escapes his prison, where he tries to impersonate a dog. Things take a turn when Lilo adopts him from an animal shelter. Everyone chose their seats and settled down to watch! During tea break, where everyone comes together for a chat, we celebrated Kitty and Marion’s birthdays - singing ’Happy birthday’ and sharing cake! #makeadifferen

We recently meet at the Community link to plan and decide on forthcoming outings then enjoyed a game of Uno with Patrick and Emma! Our first trip choice, was a trip to Saffron Screen to watch the fantastic Michael Jackson film. Everyone purchased their own tickets and snacks. Supported by Saffron Walden Golf Club and London Stansted Airport #communityfund #mencap #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #creatingsmiles #lifechoices #fridaynights

We are so excited about our Music Man’s Got Talent Showcase next Monday This evening, everyone practiced their performances, giving each other oodles of encouragement. What a wonderful array of talent we have, from nursery rhymes to opera!! Watch this space next week, to find out who the judges choose as their winner!! Supported by Postcode Lottery UK awarded by the Postcode Trust and London Stansted Airport #standstedairportcommunityfund #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #music

Our fabulous ‘Spring Disco!’ Fantastic tunes from DJ Carl Marvellous dancing Excellent moves Delicious food Great laughter Amazing fun A delicious buffet spread with yummy cakes donated by Saffron Walden COOK Thank you so much to all of our fabulous volunteers for organising the event and making a huge difference to the lives of our members! We are very grateful for the use of an amazing venue at Seward’s End Village Hall. Thank you #disco #MakeADifference #w

Dinner at The Temeraire JD Wetherspoon in Saffron Walden tonight We love our members to make choices for themselves: choose their own table, choose who to sit with, then ordering their own food on the app! We are so proud of them Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers #FridayFeeling #livingthedream #lovewhatwedo #makingchoices #MakeADifference #socialopportunities

Karaoke Night at Tenpin Cambridge Karaoke! We enjoyed our own private room, queued up some favourite tracks, and keep the energy going all night! Everyone sung their hearts out! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers #FridayFeeling #livingthedream #MakeADifference #startoftheweekend #lovewhatwedo #makingsmiles #FridayNightSorted

At Side by Side Club this week, members gathered for our extremely popular games night! Tables covered with colourful jigsaw puzzles, a variety of board games and of course ‘Uno’. The atmosphere is relaxed, competitive in a friendly way, and full of conversation and laughter. A great night! #makingsmiles #MakeADifference #socialopportunities #cometogether #livingthedream #saffronwalden