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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 Summer Fridays!

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Aug 25, 20231 min read

GWOF Summer Fridays!

On Friday the 25th of August 2023, a group of fourteen GWOF members and Companions travelled in convoy from Saffron Walden to...

Members attend Sam Ryder and Sugababes Concert at Audley End!

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Aug 13, 20231 min read

Members attend Sam Ryder and Sugababes Concert at Audley End!

On Saturday the 12th of August 2023, some of our members were lucky enough to get tickets for the Heritage Live Concert to see Sam Ryder...

GWOF Punting in Cambridge -August 2023

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Aug 11, 20231 min read

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...

Dig-It Blog - August 2023

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Aug 11, 20232 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...

GWOF Receive £500 from Tesco Community Matters Scheme

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Aug 6, 20231 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...

Big BBQ Feast - Sunday 6th August 2023

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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...

Bjorn Again Concert 4th August 2023

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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...

GWOF Go Glamping!

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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...

Dig-It Blog - 27th July 2023

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Jul 28, 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...

Dig it blog - Happy 2nd birthday to us!

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Jul 19, 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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