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Community News
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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Tesco Christmas Charity Collection: 15th December 2024
A huge thank you to all of our volunteers helping throughout the day and all the generous customers for their donations! #charity ...
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Dec 15, 20241 min read
GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 13th December 2024
Our Christmas Party in Fast Eddy’s Bar at Fairycroft House . Fun, laughter, singing, dancing, party food, cakes (made by Jo Arundell )...
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Dec 15, 20241 min read
‘Chocolate and Bubbles’ Tombola at Saffron Walden Late Night Shopping!
On Friday the 6th of December, some of our lovely ‘Go with OUR flow’ team (Di, Cath, Abby and Jess) were joined by the lovely Eileen at...
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Dec 9, 20241 min read
GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 22nd November 2024
Screen printing Christmas aprons tonight at Fairycroft…plus fun, laughter, music and singing Supported by The National Lottery...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read
GrowAbility: Wednesday 20th November 2024
Chilly, but blue skies this week on the plot - Amanda and Charis did a fabulous job of potting on broad beans- they will give a great...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read
GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 15th November 2024
Dinner tonight at The Temeraire in Saffron Walden to celebrate Isabel’s and Amy’s birthdays! Supported by The National Lottery Community...
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Nov 16, 20241 min read
GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 8th November 2024
Paddington in Peru at Saffron Screen, Saffron Walden! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund #mencap #MakeADifference ...
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Nov 9, 20241 min read
GrowAbility Blog: 6th November 2024
Preparing for Autumn and the path! We had a productive day at Growability on Wednesday, starting to wind the plot down ready for winter....
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Nov 9, 20242 min read
GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 1st November 2024
Halloween Adventure Night Golf! Try it if you dare! Boys night out….dinner and Adventure Golf. Supported by The National Lottery...
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Nov 2, 20241 min read
GrowAbility Blog: Wednesday 30th October 2024
A recent visit and harvesting in the sunshine! Today, Lisa needed to harvest lots of beautiful, healthy curly purple kale - Matthew and...
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Nov 1, 20241 min read
GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 25th October 2024
Dinner at The Temeraire tonight for some of our members! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund #lotteryplayers #mencap ...
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Oct 26, 20241 min read
GrowAbility Blog: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Late autumn sunshine, scarecrows and our new path! We’ve had a busy few weeks on the plot. There is always lots to do preparing the beds...
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Oct 24, 20242 min read
Side by Side Club: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
At Side by Side Club last night, everyone made Halloween masks for our member’s disco this Saturday! #mencap #TogetherWeCan #fun ...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read
Scarecrow Creations for The Audley End Miniature Railway Event
At our Side by Side and GrowAbility Clubs, we have been creating scarecrows for the Audley End Miniature Railway Scarecrow event! Great...
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Oct 19, 20241 min read
GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 18th October 2024
Dinner and birthday celebrations at The Temeraire JD Wetherspoon in Saffron Walden tonight Supported by The National Lottery Community...
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Oct 19, 20241 min read
GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 11th October 2024
Fun, games, crafts and karaoke! Perfect Friday night Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund with #lotteryplayers #mencap ...
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Oct 11, 20241 min read
Special Olympics Champion!
Our member, Rosa Huntington, participated in the Special Olympics - Great Britain on 29th September, held in Bury St Edmunds. Rosa's hard...
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Oct 11, 20241 min read
Jumble Sale Fundraiser: 5th October 2024
Today we raised £615 for our wonderful charity! Thank you so much to our donators, volunteers, members and buyers for helping us to raise...
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Oct 5, 20241 min read
GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 27th September 2024
Pizza night at The Finchingfield Lion! What a fabulous night! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read
Side by Side Club: Wednesday 25th September 2024
This week was an Arts and crafts night. Making key rings and patches for our scarecrow. #mencap #friends #fun #socialising ...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read
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