Community

Stansted iconic windmill kicks off its first open weekend in 2024 with a kid’s Easter Egg Hunt on both the Sunday and Monday of the bank holiday weekend. You can take in the Windmill from 1.30-5.30pm. Admission adults £2, kids 50p. Chocolate treats for every youngster joining the Windmill’s Easter Egg Hunt. The £1 entry […]

All are welcome as the book club meets to discuss Eric Morgenstern's The Starless Sea.

Winter may behind us, but you are still welcome at this friendly warm space for all adults. Free coffee, biscuits and cakes available. Jigsaws to piece together to occupy your time and mind.

Pick up food for FREE from the likes of the Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose that would otherwise go to landfill. The community group’s food shares are highly popular people-queuing-around-the-block local phenomenon. Contact TouchPoint if you would like to volunteer to help distribute the donated food.

Meet up with others to chat and connect with nature while walking the village and neighbouring countryside. 

Expert advisors from the Peabody Trust will be on hand if you need FREE professional help resolving problems with Benefits, debt, housing, poor mental health, or drug and alcohol addiction.

This month's event is by John Miners.

All ages well come. There are toys and plenty of space for children to enjoy. Adults can chat over a coffee, tea and biscuits. Limited free parking at on site

The Bowls Club acts as temporary host for TouchPoint's popular Friday foodshare, while renovations are completed to the Day Centre. The Food Share features an array of fruit, vegetables, bread and pastries that's yours FREE for the taking! The unsold produce is donated by supermarkets who would otherwise have to put it into landfill.

The Bowls Club acts as temporary host for TouchPoint's popular foodshare, while renovations are completed to the Day Centre. The Food Share features an array of fruit, vegetables, bread and pastries that's yours FREE for the taking! The unsold produce is donated by supermarkets who would otherwise have to put it into landfill.

Kick-a-bout football for those who live locally and who may find themselves out of shape and aged somewhere in their 30s into their 50s. Sessions get underway 9.30am on Sundays at the Recreation Ground.

Take in a tour of the of Stansted's iconic windmill. Entrance £2 adults, 50p for children.

Welney through the seasons by Tony Winchester. Visitors welcome.

Winter may behind us, but you are still welcome at this friendly warm space for all adults. Free coffee, biscuits and cakes available. Jigsaws to piece together to occupy your time and mind.

Pick up food for FREE from the likes of the Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose that would otherwise go to landfill. The community group’s food shares are highly popular people-queuing-around-the-block local phenomenon. Contact TouchPoint if you would like to volunteer to help distribute the donated food.

Qualified yoga instructor (and Let’s Talk, Stansted Chair) Dina uses Yoga Nidra practices to help you destress and gain a deep state of physical and mental relaxation. Check times with organiser before attending a session.

Talk by Lindsey Barrel on British Sign Language. Visitors welcome.

All ages well come. There are toys and plenty of space for children to enjoy. Adults can chat over a coffee, tea and biscuits. Limited free parking at on site.

Andy Schmiedecke will be holding an advice drop-ins to support Stansted businesses access grant funding. Uttlesford's Business Support Officer will help you navigate the paperwork for a start-up grant or access money from the High Street Premises Enhancement Fund. The surgeries are the creation of the Economic Development Group, which has been set up by […]

The Bowls Club acts as temporary host for TouchPoint's popular Friday foodshare, while renovations are completed to the Day Centre. The Food Share features an array of fruit, vegetables, bread and pastries that's yours FREE for the taking! The unsold produce is donated by supermarkets who would otherwise have to put it into landfill.

The Bowls Club acts as temporary host for TouchPoint's popular Saturday food share, while renovations are completed to the Day Centre. The Food Share features an array of fruit, vegetables, bread and pastries that's yours FREE for the taking! The unsold produce is donated by supermarkets who would otherwise have to put it into landfill.

Kick-a-bout football for those who live locally and who may find themselves out of shape and aged somewhere in their 30s into their 50s. Sessions get underway 9.30am on Sundays at the Recreation Ground.

Start Valley RSPB head to Welney a reserve featuring a main observatory, several hides and a visitor centre with cafe. Meet at WWT reserve at Hundred Foot Bank (PE14 9TN).

A refuse truck to handle your garden waste will be in the Lower Street Car Park. Please be mindful of driving in the area of the car park due to the proximity of the skate park nearby.

It's Fish & Chip night followed by sports and games at the Stansted Youth Club. Activities are free and for individuals 11-19. Send up to age 25 are also welcome.

Enjoy Pret food from TouchPoint with a treasure hunt to follow at the Stansted Youth Club. Activities are free and for individuals 11-19. Send up to age 25 are also welcome.

Winter may behind us, but you are still welcome at this friendly warm space for all adults. Free coffee, biscuits and cakes available. Jigsaws to piece together to occupy your time and mind.

Pick up food for FREE from the likes of the Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose that would otherwise go to landfill. The community group’s food shares are highly popular people-queuing-around-the-block local phenomenon. Contact TouchPoint if you would like to volunteer to help distribute the donated food.

Take part in an Indoor Football League; there is also slime making, and baking at the Stansted Youth Club. Activities are free and for individuals 11-19. Send up to age 25 are also welcome.

Graham and Mary Brace share their experiences of traveling to the Pantanal in Brazil, the largest wetland in the world. Free entry.

All ages well come. There are toys and plenty of space for children to enjoy. Adults can chat over a coffee, tea and biscuits. Limited free parking at on site.

The Bowls Club acts as temporary host for TouchPoint’s popular Friday foodshare, while renovations are completed to the Day Centre. The Food Share features an array of fruit, vegetables, bread and pastries that’s yours FREE for the taking! The unsold produce is donated by supermarkets who would otherwise have to put it into landfill.

A FREE lunch of homemade soup and rolls. Donations to Christian Aid welcome.

Kick-a-bout football for those who live locally and who may find themselves out of shape and aged somewhere in their 30s into their 50s.

There is slushy making, and a basketball competition at the Stansted Youth Club. Activities are free and for individuals 11-19. Send up to age 25 are also welcome.

Feast on Pret food courtesy of TouchPoint and then get involved in a game of laser tag or some indoor games at the Youth Club. Activities are free and for individuals 11-19. Send up to age 25 are also welcome.

Winter may behind us, but you are still welcome at this friendly warm space for all adults. Free coffee, biscuits and cakes available. Jigsaws to piece together to occupy your time and mind.

Take part in an indoor football league or get involved in a cup cake making competition at the Youth Club. . Activities are free and for individuals 11-19. Send up to age 25 are also welcome.

Qualified yoga instructor (and Let’s Talk, Stansted Chair) Dina uses Yoga Nidra practices to help you destress and gain a deep state of physical and mental relaxation. Check times with organiser before attending a session.

A CAB advisor will be at the Mountfitchet Exchange offering help sorting out your bills, accessing benefits, or dealing with housing issues. No appointment necessary. You can also speak to an advisor in Saffron Walden via a computer hook-up during the Parish Council’s reception hours (Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm). Just ask at reception for the CAB computer.

Officers from your community policing team will be on hand to talk about local policing. They’ll listen to you and do their best to answer questions you have about policing where you live. They can also let you know what they’re doing to keep people safe and catch those intent on causing harm to your […]

All ages well come. There are toys and plenty of space for children to enjoy. Adults can chat over a coffee, tea and biscuits. Limited free parking at on site.

The Bowls Club acts as temporary host for TouchPoint’s popular Friday food share, while renovations are completed to the Day Centre. The Food Share features an array of fruit, vegetables, bread and pastries that’s yours FREE for the taking! The unsold produce is donated by supermarkets who would otherwise have to put it into landfill.

Officers from your community policing team will be on hand to talk about local policing. They’ll listen to you and do their best to answer questions you have about policing where you live. They can also let you know what they’re doing to keep people safe and catch those intent on causing harm to your […]

Join parish councillors who will be setting off around Stansted to tidy up its lanes, paths and open spaces, litter pick spikes and bin bags in hand. After the pick they will meet back at the Mountfitchet Exchange where coffee and tea and biscuits will be served.

Kick-a-bout football for those who live locally and who may find themselves out of shape and aged somewhere in their 30s into their 50s.

A refuse truck to handle your garden waste will be in the Lower Street Car Park. Please be mindful of driving in the area of the car park due to the proximity of the skate park nearby.

It is film night at the Youth Club with hot dogs and popcorn. Indoor games will also be put on for you to enjoy. Activities are free and for individuals 11-19. Send up to age 25 are also welcome.

Enjoy Pret food courtesy of TouchPoint. There are also switch games to get involved in. Or try you hand at some baking. Activities are free and for individuals 11-19. Send up to age 25 are also welcome.

The mental health awareness group meet for their monthly get together. April is Stress Awareness Month and the social provides an opportunity to discuss ways to destress as well as how best to support one another to cope with stress.

Winter may behind us, but you are still welcome at this friendly warm space for all adults. Free coffee, biscuits and cakes available. Jigsaws to piece together to occupy your time and mind.

Take part in an indoor football league or get involved in cooking competition at the Youth Club. Activities are free and for individuals 11-19. Send up to age 25 are also welcome.

Election Day for candidates running to be the next Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Essex. Poll Booths: St John's Church Hall, The Mountfitchet Exchange, St Mary's Church Hall, and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary.  

Expert advisors from the Peabody Trust will be on hand if you need FREE professional help resolving problems with Benefits, debt, housing, poor mental health, or drug and alcohol addiction. Please note this event will not be held at the Mountfitchet Exchange but next door at TouchPoint (formerly known as the Day Centre).

The Stansted Business Forum hold their monthly business breakfast at the King's Arms. Looking for reasons to attend. We'll give you three: One - it is a great opportunity for some networking. Two - you will get to hear from a guest speaker. And three - you can fuel up for the day ahead.

Officers from your community policing team will be on hand to talk about local policing. They’ll listen to you and do their best to answer questions you have about policing where you live. They can also let you know what they’re doing to keep people safe and catch those intent on causing harm to your […]

All ages well come. There are toys and plenty of space for children to enjoy. Adults can chat over a coffee, tea and biscuits. Limited free parking at on site.

The Stansted Mountpickers will meet outside the Day Centre before setting off around the village to keep it tidy from litter. Families are welcome and equipment is provided. The Pickers offer a great opportunity to meet people while doing your bit for the community.