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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 Friday Nights: Friday 17th October 2025
Our group get-together in Fast Eddie’s Bar at Fairycroft House tonight! We had a spooky evening! Pumpkins, skeletons, games and dance with Jen Shackleton We then celebrated three birthdays: Daisy, Tobie and our newest member Olivia. With yummy cake from COOK Saffron Walden. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and the #lotteryplayers #bringingsmiles #abilitynotdisability #lovewhatwedo #FridayFeeling #fridayfun #MakingMemories2025 #makeamazinghap
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Oct 171 min read


GrowAbility: Wednesday 15th October 2025
A tiny bit chilly on the plot today, but still lots to do to keep us warm and happy! We had weeding and harvesting and composting old tomato plants from the greenhouse. We had a surprise visit from our lovely new staff member, Ewelina, who stayed for the session. Lisa Harper had made the most lovely green tomato chutney which we all enjoyed with cheese and crackers. Most of the ingredients were grown by us - we talked about the natural ingredients and how we can use up thing
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Oct 161 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 10th October 2025
Trampolining at AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Chelmsford for some of our members tonight. Great fun and getting fit too! Supported...
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Oct 101 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 10th October 2025
Dinner at The Temeraire JD Wetherspoon tonight for some of our members. A night at the pub enjoyed by all. Good food, good company and...
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Oct 101 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 41 min read


Music Man Mondays: Monday 29th September 2025
The Power of Music continues to work its magic! Look at the relationships that are forming, the camaraderie, the sense of belonging....
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Sep 301 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Fundraising for The Young Carers of Saffron Walden!
Tonight, we presented the Young Carers of Saffron Walden with a cheque for £1416.50, which we raised completing our sponsored walk around...
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Sep 301 min read


GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 26th September 2025
Tonight we got together in Fast Eddie’s Bar at Fairycroft House for our monthly get together! We created designs for our Christmas cards...
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Sep 301 min read


GrowAbility: Wednesday 24th September 2025
On Wednesday, Lisa Harper kept our GrowAbility gang busy Dig It Community Allotment harvesting leeks for dinner and green and yellow...
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Sep 301 min read


Music Man Mondays: Monday 22nd September 2025
If a picture speaks a thousand words…. You only have to look at the faces to understand what our Music Man project means to everyone. Our...
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Sep 231 min read
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