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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 17th July 2026
What a wonderful evening: friends together, singing, laughing, chatting, ball games and badminton Followed by birthday cake for James, whose birthday is next week! A fabulous start to the weekend Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers #FridayFeeling #fridaynight #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #startoftheweekend
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Jul 181 min read


GrowAbility update:
It was great to be back out on the plot today after last week’s visit to Audley End House and Gardens. We made the most of a productive day in the garden. Our newest member, James, wasted no time getting stuck in! A few minutes after his arrival he harvested a beautiful crop of courgettes before helping to water both plots. He helped ensure everything stayed happy and healthy in the summer sunshine. Julie carefully tied countless onions ready for curing. Preparing them all fo
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Jul 181 min read


Magical Music Man Mondays: Monday 13th July 2026
Oh, it was lovely to be back again this evening, with all the windows and doors open, so that the local neighbourhood could hear our wonderful singing and playing!! Nicky really kept us on our toes, by presenting us with lots of little vocal games and we rose to the challenge!! Supported by the Postcode Lottery UK awarded by the Postcode Trust. #musicismagic #musicislife #mondayvibes #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo
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Jul 181 min read


Our Choice Adventures: Friday 10th July 2026
It was a cool night out eating popular Nando’s in a garden in Cambridge and we all enjoyed ice cold drinks, followed by tons of ice cream for pudding! Supported by Saffron Walden Golf Club and London Stansted Airport #communityfund #fridayfun #cambridgefood #MakeADifference #startoftheweekend #fridayvibes
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Jul 111 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 10th July 2026
We had a fabulous time watching Bedazzle Accessible Performing Arts Academy Sleeping Beauty Promenade Performance. Truly beautiful, inspirational and engaging We loved every minute of it! GWOF is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers #FridayVibes #MakeADifference #lovewhatwedo #startoftheweekend #bringingjoy
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Jul 111 min read


GrowAbility at Audley End: Wednesday 8th July 2026
It was another wonderful GrowAbility session this week, although the soaring temperatures meant it was simply too hot to spend the day working on the plot. Instead, we enjoyed a fantastic visit to Audley End House and Gardens, making the most of a day exploring somewhere a little cooler. As the group visited the laundry rooms, the members had great fun dressing George in the Victorian costumes. He certainly looked the part! Noah, Barry and Julie were fascinated by the taxider
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Jul 91 min read


Sewards End Village Fete Tombola Fundraiser
Drum roll! £310 raised today at the Sewards End Village Fete! Amazing A big thank you to the Sewards End Fete Committee for letting us have a stall today! A huge thank you to everyone know who helped today - especially Barry and Alicia, who were fantastic! #supportlocal #FundraiserFun #CommunityMatters
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Jul 71 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 3rd July 2026
Such a lovely evening on The Common in Saffron Walden tonight. Everyone was invited to an evening of fun, games and ice-creams. We even saw our friends from Our Choice, who we’re enjoying fish n chips and then joined in with some games! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers #MakeADifference #makingmemories #FridayFeeling #fridayvibes #startoftheweekend
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Jul 71 min read


GrowAbility Update: Wednesday 1st July 2026
It was fantastic to be back and catch up with everyone today. With all hands on deck, our team worked incredibly hard to give both plots a thorough watering after the hot weather. It was a busy session, but everyone kept busy to make sure the gardens got the water and feed they needed. The Tea Garden looks especially neat after a good old weeding. There was plenty of excitement along the way when Noah discovered a wasps' nest hidden beneath some decking! Thankfully, we gave i
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Jul 11 min read


Magical Music Man Mondays: Monday 29th June 2026
Despite the disappointment of our weekend performance being postponed until September, we were back in fine spirits, continuing our quest to become the very best performers we can be. We are determined, spirited and passionate, and we want to learn. We are so lucky to have the wonderful Nicky New as our Music Leader. Nicky, you are the best!! Supported by the Postcode Lottery UK awarded by the Postcode Trust and London Stansted Airport #Communityfund #MakeADifference #love
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Jul 11 min read
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