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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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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 ...

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GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 13th December 2024

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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 )...

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‘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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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GrowAbility Blog: 6th November 2024

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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....

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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...

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GrowAbility Blog: Wednesday 30th October 2024

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Nov 11 min read

GrowAbility Blog: Wednesday 30th October 2024

A recent visit and harvesting in the sunshine! Today, Lisa needed to harvest lots of beautiful, healthy curly purple kale - Matthew and...

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GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 25th October 2024

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Oct 261 min read

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 25th October 2024

Dinner at The Temeraire tonight for some of our members! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund #lotteryplayers #mencap ...

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GrowAbility Blog: Wednesday 23rd October 2024

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Oct 242 min read

GrowAbility Blog: Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Late autumn sunshine, scarecrows and our new path! We’ve had a busy few weeks on the plot. There is always lots to do preparing the beds...

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Side by Side Club: Wednesday 23rd October 2024

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Oct 241 min read

Side by Side Club: Wednesday 23rd October 2024

At Side by Side Club last night, everyone made Halloween masks for our member’s disco this Saturday! #mencap #TogetherWeCan #fun ...

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Scarecrow Creations for The Audley End Miniature Railway Event

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Oct 191 min read

Scarecrow Creations for The Audley End Miniature Railway Event

At our Side by Side and GrowAbility Clubs, we have been creating scarecrows for the Audley End Miniature Railway Scarecrow event! Great...

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GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 18th October 2024

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Oct 191 min read

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 18th October 2024

Dinner and birthday celebrations at The Temeraire JD Wetherspoon in Saffron Walden tonight Supported by The National Lottery Community...

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GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 11th October 2024

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Oct 111 min read

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 11th October 2024

Fun, games, crafts and karaoke! Perfect Friday night Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund with #lotteryplayers #mencap ...

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Special Olympics Champion!

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Oct 111 min read

Special Olympics Champion!

Our member, Rosa Huntington, participated in the Special Olympics - Great Britain on 29th September, held in Bury St Edmunds. Rosa's hard...

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Jumble Sale Fundraiser: 5th October 2024

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Oct 51 min read

Jumble Sale Fundraiser: 5th October 2024

Today we raised £615 for our wonderful charity! Thank you so much to our donators, volunteers, members and buyers for helping us to raise...

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GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 27th September 2024

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Sep 271 min read

GWOF Friday Nights: Friday 27th September 2024

Pizza night at The Finchingfield Lion! What a fabulous night! Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and #lotteryplayers...

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Side by Side Club: Wednesday 25th September 2024

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Sep 271 min read

Side by Side Club: Wednesday 25th September 2024

This week was an Arts and crafts night. Making key rings and patches for our scarecrow. #mencap #friends #fun #socialising ...

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