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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

Who knew our members were such talented actors? Tonight’s game of charades at Side by Side was such fun! We were all thrilled at the inventive and dramatic performances. Everyone really gave it their all! Between the acting and guessing, we celebrated Jamie and Emma’s birthdays with cupcakes (thanks Jamie! ) and a group singalong. We finished the night with Hangman, where Noah proved to be the master of words.   #sidebyside   #mencap   #lovewhatwedo   #friendsareforever   #br

We love all the new pieces of music that Nicky is introducing us to!   We tapped quietly on our tambourines to Kermit the Frogs wonderful Rainbow Song, we sang along beautifully to Hallelujah, and we showed off our Scottish dancing to Scotland the Brave!!! Music Man makes us all so happy  Thank you to everyone who makes these very special evenings happen. Supported by the People's Postcode Lottery  awarded by the Postcode Trust and the #stanstedcommunityfund  ( London Stanste

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

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

Happy New Year !!!   We’re back with a bang;   We’re back with smiles; We’re back amongst friends; And we’re back with our beloved music. Music Man, we love you and we’re so looking forward to growing with you in 2026. Thank you to everyone who has made, and continues to make, our very special Music Man Project possible. Supported by People's Postcode Lottery  awarded by the Postcode Trust and the Stansted Airport Community Fund ( London Stansted Airport ) #MusicMonday   #mus

Community spirit is alive and well in Saffron Walden! We spent a wonderful day at @tescosaffronwalden today, and we wanted to say a huge thank you for the donations we received. For those who don’t know us yet, we are a small local charity dedicated to improving the lives of local people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Because we are local, your support today has a massive, direct impact on the lives of people right here in our town. Thank you for helping us make a

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

Our last Side by Side of 2025! An exciting evening; a marvellous music quiz, Christmas presents for all the members and a visit from The Grinch! Smile for your photo! Everyone went home happy   Merry Christmas from all the staff, volunteers and members at our Side by Side Club! #christmas2025   #MakeADifferenceEveryday   #lovinglife   #bringingsmiles   #timetocelebrate   #thegrinch   #photoshoot   #presents

What a wonderfully festive evening we had!   Christmas sparkles, Christmas songs, Christmas food, exchanging Christmas cards, playing Christmas games, and wishing each other a Merry Christmas!   Thank you again, to everyone who has helped to make our very special Music Man Project possible this year. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year A huge thank you to the People's Postcode Lottery  - awarded by the Postcode Trust - and the..

Everyone was in fine voice today at our first big public concert!! We performed alongside Music Man Projects from Bishops Stortford and Cambridge as guests of Prime Brass, at the West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge! An amazing experience Thank you, Nicky New, for giving us this wonderful opportunity! Supported by generous donations from People's Postcode Lottery , awarded by the People’s Postcode Trust and #stanstedcommumityfund  (London Stansted Airport) #localmencap   #brin

Merry Magical Music Man Mondays !!! T’is the season to be jolly!!!   Everyone was in fine voice this evening, for our final practice before our first big public concert!! We will be performing alongside Music Man Projects from Bishops Stortford and Cambridge as guests of Prime Brass, at the West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge, this coming Sunday! Tickets are available from https://www.adcticketing.com/.../family-christmas.../ We are sooooo excited!! Thank you, Nicky New, for

Our members’ Christmas meal and dance at Newport Village Hall, Essex    Fabulous meal, drinks, raffle, dancing and laughter! A huge thank you to Quinntessential Catering  for the amazing service!    Thank you to all the volunteers who made the event possible! #christmas2025   #localmencap   #bringingsmiles   #seasonalcelebration   #abilitynotdisability   #lovewhatwedo   #makeadifferencetogether

What a fabulous night we had at the ‘Christmas at Wimpole 2025’! Our whole group of 30 members, companions and volunteers enjoyed a magical night!   An truly amazing experience we had at the trail that brings the estate to life with over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds. Thank you so much to the Crocus Sapphires for enabling the trip! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund  and #lotteryplayers #localmencap   #abilitynotdisability   #bringingsmiles   #l

With Christmas just a month away, and a special concert to perform at on 7th December, we have been hard at work practicing some special festive pieces….the bells are so Christmassy aren’t they?! We love helping, supporting and encouraging each other, and we love to celebrate special occasions and achievements. So many reasons why Music Man Mondays are so Magical    Supported by People's Postcode Lottery  awarded by the Postcode Trust and #stanstedcommunityfund  ( London Stan

Quiz night at our Side-by -Side club on Wednesday - two teams and so much knowledge between them… the scores were so close at the end and the night was such fun - lovely to see new members and volunteers settling in, friendships blossoming, and so much FUN and Laughter! #mencap   #lovewhatwedo   #inclusion   #quiz  night #abilitynotdisability   #bringingsmiles   #saffronwalden

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

Bowling at Tenpin  in Cambridge tonight for some of our members! Great fun and laughter   Then dinner at McDonald's  yum!  Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund  and #lotteryplayers #bringingsmiles   #mencap   #FridayVibes   #fridaynight   #abilitynotdisability   #inclusion   #MakeADifference