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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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SWMS Cake Sale Fundraiser: £348 raised! 🤩
A huge thank you to all the bakers, volunteers, customers and donators 🫶. Thank you for supporting our wonderful local charity! #fundraiser #homemadecakesarethebest #supportlocal #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo
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Apr 181 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 20th March 2026
Tonight is Olivia’s choice of trip and she chose to go to the cinema! The smell of popcorn, the experience of the big screen and the suspense! So lovely to support local and visit Saffron Screen Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers #FridayFeeling #BigScreen #MakeADifference #fun #MakeAmazingHappen #lovewhatwedo #supportlocal
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Mar 241 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 27th February 2026
Tonight, we invited Andrew Fisher, from Saffron Walden Golf Club to our monthly get-together at Fast Eddy’s Bar, in Fairycroft House , Saffron Walden. The golf club has recently donated £2000 towards the cost of our Glamping Trip this Summer at Finchingfield Camping . We were so excited to share our scrapbooks of photos from last summer’s Glamping stay. It’s such an amazing opportunity for our members to experience. From choosing which bed they sleep in, sharing games and ac
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Mar 11 min read


Christmas Charity Collection: Sunday 21st December 2025
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
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Dec 21, 20251 min read


Bingo and afternoon tea : Saturday 6th December 2025
Lots of lovely prizes and a delicious afternoon tea A wonderful afternoon of fun, laughter and concentration . Thank you so much to Jo and Jane for organising! #supportlocal #social #MakeADifference #lovinglife #lovebingo #funandlaughter
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Dec 7, 20251 min read


Saffron Walden Late Night Shopping: Friday 5th December 2025
Late Night Shopping tonight! £319.70 raised, which is amazing! Thank you to everyone for buying a Tombola ticket or two! #mencap #supportlocal #MakeADifference #fundraisingevent #gratefulheart #lovinglife
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Dec 7, 20251 min read


Jumble Sale Fundraiser: Saturday 4th October 2025
Thank you so much to everyone for donating, volunteering, selling and clearing up! We appreciate everything you do to support our...
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Oct 4, 20251 min read


Cake Sale Fundraiser: Saturday 31st May 2025
£424 raised, which is fabulous! Thank you so much to everyone who baked, donated, purchased and helped! #lovesaffronwalden ...
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Jun 1, 20251 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 17th January 2025
Great evening watching Saffron Players Robin Hood Panto! We loved it Great performance; Great music; Great fun! Supported by The...
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Jan 18, 20251 min read


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
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