See photographs from some of the previous Events

Sunday 23 May - Visit to Audley End Iron Age Fort
3pm start - Meet at the Common Car Park at 2.45pm to share cars
NOW FULLY BOOKED
Note: Members Only

Saturday 5 June - Visit to Saffron Walden Fire Station
11.00am at the Fire Station in George Street
A presentation by the Station Officer, Paul Curtis, on the workings of the fire station and the wider community of Essex fire rescue service will be followed by an inspection of the fire appliances and the equipment carried locally. There is a vast array of technical equipment which is kept in readiness for many different types of emergencies for use within the community and beyond. Due to limited space, numbers will have to be restricted to a maximum of 15 visitors so please register beforehand with Peter Riding on 01799 502355 or email peter@riding.co.uk
Note: Members Only

Thursday 17 June - Visit to Saffron Walden Sewage Treatment Works
7.30pm start - off New Pond Lane, Saffron Walden (parking in Swan Meadow)
Have you ever wondered what happens to all the waste that goes down the Saffron Walden sewers? During this guided visit, the manager will explain the process, including the problems faced and the strange objects flushed down the sewers. Due to limited space, numbers will have to be restricted to a maximum of 20 visitors so please register beforehand with Ginny Eley on 01799 523477 or ginnyeley@hotmail.com NB 'Stout footwear' is recommended.
Note: Members Only

Monday 19 July - Visit to Bartlow Hills Burial Mounds
7.00pm - meet at the Common Car Park to share cars
Celebrate National Archaeology week with a guided visit to Bartlow Hills, which include the highest burial mound in Britain. The visit will be led by Cambridgeshire County Council's Archaeology manager, Quinton Carroll, and will start at 7.30pm from Bartlow churchyard. As parking space in Bartlow is very limited, and we want our events to be accessible to those without transport, please meet at 7.00pm in the Common car park to arrange lifts and share cars.
Note: Members Only

Sunday 8 August - Villages Treasure Hunt
2.30pm - meet at the Common Car Park to share cars & receive map, clues etc
Explore the villages around Saffron Walden and test your knowledge of the local area with this fun treasure hunt within a 10 mile radius of Saffron Walden. After the treasure hunt, if the weather is fine, join us for a picnic in Bridge End Gardens (bring your own provisions). It is expected that the Treasure Hunt itself will take about 2 hours, depending on the ease with which you unravel the clues! Children and friends are welcome. There is no limit on numbers, but please let me know if you hope to join in. Ginny Eley - 01799 523477 or by email at ginnyeley@hotmail.com

Saturday 28 August - Dance in the Square
7.45pm to 10.30pm - Saffron Walden Market Place
Our seventh Dance in the Square on an August Bank Holiday Saturday. Helpers needed to clean Market Place and put out tables and chairs between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Please confirm that you can help with Peter Riding on 01799 502355 or email peter@riding.co.uk