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!

Tesco Christmas Charity Collection: 15th December 2024

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2 days ago1 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 ...

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 13th December 2024

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2 days ago1 min read

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 13th December 2024

Our Christmas Party in Fast Eddy’s Bar at Fairycroft House . Fun, laughter, singing, dancing, party food, cakes (made by Jo Arundell )...

Saffron Walden Mencap Christmas Meal: Wednesday 11th December 2024

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5 days ago1 min read

Saffron Walden Mencap Christmas Meal: Wednesday 11th December 2024

We had such a lovely dinner and dance thanks to Quinntessential Catering and their fabulous food! Also, thanks to our lovely trustees...

‘Chocolate and Bubbles’ Tombola at Saffron Walden Late Night Shopping!

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Dec 91 min read

‘Chocolate and Bubbles’ Tombola at Saffron Walden Late Night Shopping!

On Friday the 6th of December, some of our lovely ‘Go with OUR flow’ team (Di, Cath, Abby and Jess) were joined by the lovely Eileen at...

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 22nd November 2024

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Nov 221 min read

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 22nd November 2024

Screen printing Christmas aprons tonight at Fairycroft…plus fun, laughter, music and singing Supported by The National Lottery...

GrowAbility: Wednesday 20th November 2024

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Nov 221 min read

GrowAbility: Wednesday 20th November 2024

Chilly, but blue skies this week on the plot - Amanda and Charis did a fabulous job of potting on broad beans- they will give a great...

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 15th November 2024

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Nov 161 min read

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 15th November 2024

Dinner tonight at The Temeraire in Saffron Walden to celebrate Isabel’s and Amy’s birthdays! Supported by The National Lottery Community...

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 8th November 2024

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Nov 91 min read

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 8th November 2024

Paddington in Peru at Saffron Screen, Saffron Walden! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund #mencap #MakeADifference ...

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Nov 92 min read

GrowAbility Blog: 6th November 2024

Preparing for Autumn and the path! We had a productive day at Growability on Wednesday, starting to wind the plot down ready for winter....

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 1st November 2024

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Nov 21 min read

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 1st November 2024

Halloween Adventure Night Golf! Try it if you dare! Boys night out….dinner and Adventure Golf. Supported by The National Lottery...