Community News

Last night, we played crazy golf which made us feel crazy! Smiles all round, great atmosphere and blue skies with planes to watch . We shared with each other and took turns at the holes. Joel’s golfing skills are amazing Night to remember at OurChoice club. Supported by Saffron Walden Golf Club and London Stansted Airport #Communityfund #InclusionMatters #fridayfun #abilitynotdisability #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo

We had the best time at Rally School - Langley Park with Tom Clark tonight! An exciting opportunity to race around the track in a rally car. What an experience So amazing for our members Thank you do much for your time and patience Highly recommended Our group is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund #InclusionMatters #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #fridayfun #abilitynotdisability

Everyone looks forward to a Wednesday night at Saffron Walden Mencap Society Side by Side Club members enjoy socialising, playing games and coming together for the tea break So many smiles, laughter and chatter #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #InclusionMatters #wednesdayvibes

The enthusiasm from this incredible group of people, week after week, is boundless. The joy that Music Man gives everyone, is so beautiful to observe. As we practiced this evening, for our public performance in a few weeks time, the effort put into each number was wonderful. Everyone wants to give their very best. Music Man makes a real difference to lives Supported by Postcode Lottery UK awarded by #postcodetrust and London Stansted Airport #communityfund #InclusionMatters #

One of our favourite trips during the Summer - out on the River Stort with CanalAbility 🥰 We are always lucky with the weather and it has stopped raining ☔️ ☀️ A huge thank you to the Saffron Walden Round Table for donating funds to pay for this amazing trip! 🤩 Thank you so much to both volunteer crews on our boats today!🥰 #InclusionMatters #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #boatlife #backtonature

We had a lovely friendship going on Friday night, looking after each other and for each other . We are getting brilliant at bowling and definitely enjoy the feel of Ace of Lanes on Friday night, as well as their food. Supported by London Stansted Airport #Communityfund and Lions Clubs International #InclusionMatters #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #fridayfun #FridayFeeling

#Volunteersweek Celebrating Volunteers Week with a celebratory get together and a delicious afternoon tea! A huge thank you to Maxine from Quinntessential Catering for providing an amazing buffet! Volunteers Week celebrates all our wonderful Trustees, volunteers and fundraisers! We value all your generous time you devote to supporting the lives of our members with learning disabilities #timetocelebrate #FeelValued #InclusionMatters #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo

Swimming tonight for some of our members. Our group, for 16-25 year olds, is all about giving members a voice to make a choice on a Friday evening! Everyone loves to socialise on a Friday night! Tonight, Willow chose swimming and also chose who she would like to go with her. Great choice! So much fun, laughter and mischief! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and the #lotteryplayers #inclusionmatters #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #FridayFeeling #f

What we didn’t know when we started Magical Music Man Mondays with the marvellous Nicky New, was that not only would she inspire us to use our voices, learn to play lots of different instruments, and to gain the confidence to perform in public, but that she would also be looking after our physical well being by including an element of keep fit in our sessions!! Nicky, you’re the best!! Supported by the People's Postcode Lottery (awarded by the Postcode Trust) and the #stanst

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

Our Side by Side group taking over The Temeraire! Community is about everyone having a seat at the table. A wonderful evening of friendship and laughter in Saffron Walden. Most enjoyed a lovely meal - thank you to the staff who made us all so welcome! #InclusionMatters #SideBySide #bringingsmiles #makeadifference #friendslikefamily

Our brand new Friday night social group for the over 26s kicked off tonight with a spectacular Christmas-themed party! We had festive karaoke, delicious mince pies, and an abundance of fun, laughter, and new friendships. A huge, heartfelt thank you to our incredible group leader, Ewelina, for her dedication in getting this group started and for creating such a welcoming atmosphere. Just look at the pure joy on everyone’s faces! This is what community is all about. Thanks to