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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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GWOF Punting in Cambridge -August 2023
GWOF Friday nights! Some of the members of Go With Our Flow travelled to Cambridge on Friday 11th August, to enjoy a trip along the River...
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Aug 11, 20231 min read


Dig-It Blog - August 2023
We’ve had two very different August days at Dig it so far - the first was cool and wet, and then on Wednesday we had the most glorious...
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Aug 11, 20232 min read


GWOF Receive £500 from Tesco Community Matters Scheme
Susie Diggons, Tesco's Community Champion, presented GWOF with a cheque for £500 on Friday the 28th July 2023. The group, who meet in...
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Aug 6, 20231 min read


Big BBQ Feast - Sunday 6th August 2023
What a wonderful day! Everyone enjoyed themselves on such a great, relaxing day in the long-awaited sunshine. Thank you so much to Julia...
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Aug 6, 20231 min read


Bjorn Again Concert 4th August 2023
On Friday the 4th August, some of our members were lucky enough to get tickets to go and see Bjorn Again (and supporting acts) at the...
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Aug 6, 20231 min read


GWOF Go Glamping!
On Monday the 31st July some of the members of Go With Our Flow, were lucky enough to go 'Glamping' at Finchingfield Lavender Farm. Cath...
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Aug 6, 20231 min read


Dig-It Blog - 27th July 2023
The sun was shining (oh yes it was!) We were so lucky this week to have a beautiful sunny day amongst all of the damp grey days. We had a...
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Jul 28, 20231 min read


Dig it blog - Happy 2nd birthday to us!
We almost can’t believe it but it’s now two years since our Mencap Dig-It club met for the first time. Steve and Wendy brought a lovely...
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Jul 19, 20231 min read


Dig-It Blog: Watering and harvests!
Today was a perfect day for gardening, warm with a lovely breeze, and we were greeted by our sunflowers, which we planted from seeds -...
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Jul 12, 20231 min read


Dig-It Lisa joins the Wednesday gang!
Today we welcomed Willow back to the plot, joined by Amanda and Joel, and at 10 o’clock Clare ‘Gary’ and Alex came on the ECL minibus...
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Jul 7, 20232 min read
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