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Saffron Walden Mencap Society has a vibrant community of more than 100. This is made up of young people and adults with learning difficulties, carers, trustees, staff and volunteers. Members of the community have a vast array of interests and talents. Read on to find out what some of them have been getting up to!
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GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 6th March 2026
Tonight Amy chose to go to the Karaoke at Tenpin for a night of singing with her friends So many fabulous tunes to chose from…which one would you choose? On the way back, they stopped off at Zafferano Lounge for pudding! Everyone had a great time! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and the #lotteryplayers #FridayFeeling #MakeADifference #karaoke #dreamingbig #lovinglife #cambridge
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4 days ago1 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 6th March 2026
A night at the driving range for some of our members. A few misses, but getting better with practice Hamoude chose tonight’s trip and who he would like to go with. Lots of life skills and communication: using the golf ball machine, choosing which game on the computer and ordering their own drinks and snacks. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and the #lotteryplayers #outandabout #MakeADifference #lovinglife #fridaynight #FridayFeeling #golfing #
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4 days ago1 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 13th February 2026
Tonight was Ollie’s choice of trip, as it’s his 25th birthday next Friday! He wanted to go to the pub; The Temeraire JD Wetherspoon is always a firm favourite for our members. Ollie chose who he would like to go with him. Everyone selected their meals on the app and then later ordered and paid for their own pudding! A great night of fun, laughter and good food Happy Friday everyone! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers #MakeADifference #f
diannecarter0908
Feb 141 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 6th February 2026
Tonight, some of our members are at Trio Italian in Saffron Walden for dinner. Alicia’s choice of trip, as it will soon be her birthday! Everyone loves the pizza and pasta on offer Lots of options to choose on the menu…what would you choose? Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers . #fridaynight #mencap #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #gettogetherwithfriends #FridayFeeling
diannecarter0908
Feb 81 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 30th January 2026
Our members are so competitive at bowling! Who will win tonight? It’s a very close game Always a popular activity and a fun night for everyone! Celebrating Flo’s birthday tonight . Flo chose the activity and who she would like to go with. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers #MakeADifference #bringingsmiles #mencap #lovewhatwedo #lovelife #FridayFeeling #fridayvibes #fridaynight #tenpinbowling #outincambridge #greatstarttot
diannecarter0908
Jan 311 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 16th January 2026
On Friday Nights, our members choose where they would like to go and who with! Everyone gets a turn to choose throughtout the year. Tonight is was James’ turn to choose… The Temeraire JD Wetherspoon in Saffron Walden. Everyone loves a Friday night at the pub! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers #saffronwalden #FridayFeeling #fridaynight #FridayVibes #choices #MakeADifference #lovetosocialise #friends #bringingsmiles
diannecarter0908
Jan 171 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 9th January 2026
Happy New Year from GWOF! We had a fabulous night at Fairycroft House for our first get-together of 2026! We created a canvas to show how we all come together with everyone printing their handprint around the words ‘Go With Our Flow’. When finished, the canvas will hang in Fast Eddie’s Bar for all to see. We then made some plans for trips this year and celebrated Flo’s 20th birthday! We are looking forward to making many more memories in 2026! Supported by The National Lot
diannecarter0908
Jan 101 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 19th December 2025
Merry Christmas from all of us! We celebrated our last session of 2025 with a delicious dinner at Zafferano Lounge in Saffron Walden. The perfect place to get together! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and the #lotteryplayers #christmas2025 #bringingsmiles #MakeADifferenceEveryday #TimeToCelebrate #lovinglife #dinner #lovetosocialise #cometogether #joy #fridayvibes #FridayFeeling
diannecarter0908
Dec 20, 20251 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 12th December 2025
Our members’ Christmas Party tonight in Fast Eddie’s Bar in Fairycroft House A night of fun and joy: Christmas music, dancing singing, ‘Pin the nose on Rudolf’, ‘Stick the Wings on the Angel ’ a Christmas Raffle, nibbles, drinks and cakes followed by birthday cake to celebrate Katie’s birthday! We love our Friday Nights! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and the #lotteryplayers #christmasparty #happychristmas #FridayFeeling #lovewhatwedo #makeamazing
diannecarter0908
Dec 13, 20251 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 21st November 2025
Karaoke Tenpin in Cambridge tonight for the birthday girl, Isabel! Followed by dinner Five Guys ! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and the #lotteryplayers #bringingsmiles #abilitynotdisability #mencap #fridaynight #FridayFeeling #outandbout #livinglife #lovinglife
diannecarter0908
Nov 22, 20251 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 7th November 2025
Daisy and Alicia’s choice of trips out tonight and they both chose bowling. Great team work! Great communication! Great laughs! Who will win? Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers #mencap #bringingsmiles #abilitynotdisability #lovewhatwedo #FridayFeeling #weekendvibes
diannecarter0908
Nov 8, 20251 min read


GWOF Fridays: Friday 31st October 2025
Lunch at Nines Global Buffet Cambridge for some of the members today! So much choice The National Lottery Community Fund Community Fund and the #lotteryplayers #mencap #halftermfun #bringingsmiles #birthdaytreats #lovewhatwedo #MakeADifference #FridayFeeling
diannecarter0908
Nov 2, 20251 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 17th October 2025
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
diannecarter0908
Oct 17, 20251 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 10th October 2025
Trampolining at AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Chelmsford for some of our members tonight. Great fun and getting fit too! Supported...
diannecarter0908
Oct 10, 20251 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 10th October 2025
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...
diannecarter0908
Oct 10, 20251 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 26th September 2025
Tonight we got together in Fast Eddie’s Bar at Fairycroft House for our monthly get together! We created designs for our Christmas cards...
diannecarter0908
Sep 30, 20251 min read


GWOF Summer Holiday Friday Nights: Friday 15th August 2025
An evening on Saffron Walden Common! Fun, laughter, pizza and games. A beautiful evening. Supported by The National Lottery Community...
diannecarter0908
Aug 15, 20251 min read


GWOF Summer Holiday Friday nights: Friday 8th August 2025
Adventure Golf at Golf World Stansted tonight for some of the lads! Who will win? The perfect evening followed by dinner in the...
diannecarter0908
Aug 10, 20251 min read


GWOF Summer Holiday Fridays: Friday 8th August 2025
A picnic in the sun on The Common in Saffron Walden, followed by pottery painting at The Crafty Beanie ! Some fabulous creations!...
diannecarter0908
Aug 8, 20251 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 25th July 2025
Tonight we had our monthly group get-together in Fast Eddy’s Bar, at Fairycroft House! We welcomed back the lovely Amie, who has been...
diannecarter0908
Jul 26, 20251 min read
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