Community

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 […]

This social club for adults with a learning disability will hold its evening meet up on Thursday.

Parents, children and people of all ages are invited indoors for a hot drink and a chat. Toys and space to let off steam for the kids plus Story Team from 10.30am. There’s coffee, tea and biscuits for the grown-ups, free squash and healthy snacks for the little ones. Limited free parking is available.

Mindfulness and yoga sessions to help youngsters - 5-11 year olds - cope with the stress of growing up. Observe thoughts and emotions without judging or reacting to them. Improve focus, reduce stress, and cultivate kindness and positivity. Sessions include games, arts and craft activities.  A 45 minute class of yoga, meditation and mindfulness for […]

Adults of all ages are invited to this coffee morning: an opportunity to escape the cold and enjoy some cakes and biscuits in friendly company. Limited parking behind the church.

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.

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.

Mindfulness and yoga sessions to help youngsters - 11-15 year olds - cope with the stress of growing up. Observe thoughts and emotions without judging or reacting to them. Improve focus, reduce stress, and cultivate kindness and positivity. Each session includes 45 minutes of yoga, meditation and mindfulness.

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 […]

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.

The Stansted Business Forum have found a new home for their Business Breakfast - the King's Arms! Daniel Burford, Stansted Airport's community engagement manager, is their guest speaker. You can here waht he has to say and enjoy a full breakfast and tea and coffee for £12.50, payable on the day. It's first come, first […]