50p. What s On. In and around Uttlesford. Produced by Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre

50p What s On In and around Uttlesford Produced by Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre April May 2018

Sunday 8 April 2018 - Mayor's Walk around Saffron Walden Part 1: 10am at the Lord Butler Leisure Centre for a 4½ miles walk to the Eight Bells Part 2: 2pm at the Eight Bells for a 3½ mile southerly loop back to the starting point This open event, launched by the Mayor, will provide a rare opportunity to explore the interface between Saffron Walden and its surrounding countryside during a walk around the perimeter of the town. It is being hosted by the Saffron Walden Initiative and stewarded with help from members of the Saffron Walden and District Footpaths Association. As in 2010 and 2011, the route will follow both scheduled public footpaths and access routes agreed specifically for the event on private land. In addition to panoramic views of the church and historic core from higher ground, the walk will also provide an opportunity see the impact of recent housing developments forming a new urban edge and experience their environmental impact at first hand. There is no entry fee but a bucket collection will be taken in aid of the Mayor s charities working in support of those with dementia. You can join the walk for the whole route, or just the morning or afternoon sections, and four-legged family members are welcome on a lead. No need to book in advance Organised with the help of the Saffron Walden Initiative, www.swinitiative.org 2 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

Front cover: Saffron Walden Market recently won the title of Best Small Outdoor Market in the 2018 Great British Market Awards and Bridge End Garden was recently Commended as a Hidden Gem in the 2018 UK Heritage Awards.. Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre 1 Market Place, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HR Tel: 01799 524002 Fax: 01799 524003 Email: tourism@saffronwalden.gov.uk Website: www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/swtic Facebook: www.facebook.com/saffronwalden Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am 5.00pm Bank Holidays (April to August) 10.30am 1.00pm For information on where to stay, what to do and see, where to eat, local events, town trails, maps, bus and train timetables, walks, books, souvenirs, gifts and much more, please visit Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre. If you require this information in any other format or language please contact Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, details as above. Every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this booklet is accurate, but no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions.. Community Information Centres (CICs) in the Uttlesford District Thaxted CIC (For information on Tourism, Essex Police/Citizens Advice/Volunteer Centre) 7 Town Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2LD Tel: 01371 831070 Times vary: please call for details. Great Dunmow CIC c/o Great Dunmow Library, 47 White Hart Way, Great Dunmow, CM6 1FS Tel: 01799 510510 Email: uconnect@uttlesford.gov.uk Website: www.uttlesford.gov.uk Opening hours: Mon to Thurs 9.00am 5.00pm, Fri 9.00am 4.30pm At weekends and on summer Bank Holidays, when the Community Information Centres are closed, a selection of local attractions leaflets is available at Great Dunmow Maltings, Mill Lane, Great Dunmow from 11.00am 4.00pm. 3 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

CONTENTS Mayor s Walk around Saffron Walden Inside front cover Tourism/General Information 3,6 Meetings of Saffron Walden Town Council 4 Saffron Screen Cinema/Buffy Bus..... 6 Farmers Markets 7 Gardens open... 8 Exhibitions/Art Galleries.. 8 Regular Events..... 10 Events in April. 15 Events in May... 23 Submit an event to What s On. 30 Closing date for next edition... 30 Subscription Form. 30 Thaxted Festival.Inside back cover Saffron Walden Crank Up...Back cover.. MEETINGS OF SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN COUNCIL Full Council: 9 April Planning & Road Traffic: 12 April, 26 April, 10 May, 24 May Finance and Establishment: 16 April, 21 May Assets and Services: 23 April, 29 May Mayor Making: 26 May (9.45 for 10am) Unless stated otherwise, meetings are held at 7.30pm in the Council Chamber, Saffron Walden Town Hall. Please direct any enquiries to Saffron Walden Town Council on 01799 516501, www.saffronwalden.gov.uk.. SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Support your local team! Saffron Walden Town FC play at Catons Lane, CB10 2DU. For details of 1 st Team home matches see below, also for a full list of fixtures, visit www.saffronwaldentownfc.com, or follow the team on Facebook or twitter @SWTFootballClub 4 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

SAFFRON SCREEN Your not-for-profit independent cinema For a list of films currently showing please visit www.saffronscreen.com or call in to Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01799 524002. Forthcoming event cinema: Wind in the Willows: The Musical; Macbeth (ROH); Akram Khan s Giselle; Macbeth (RSC); Manon; Macbeth (NT); An American in Paris Films coming soon: Mary Magdalene, A Wrinkle in Time, Isle of Dogs, 120 BPM, Avengers: Infinity War, Lean on Pete. Website: www.saffronscreen.com Tickets, programmes, group bookings (11 tickets for the price of 10), Friends application forms & gift vouchers are all available from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, 1, Market Place, Saffron Walden, tel: 01799 524002. TIC Booking fee applies (50p single ticket, 1 multiple tickets, single fee per transaction).. Buffy Bus Timetable Mons Tues Weds Thurs Fris Term time & half-term service Toy Library available at all stops For more details call Rosie on 01799 522130 or visit www.buffybus.co.uk 9.15 10.30am: Saffron Walden, Cromwell Rd 11.00am 12.30pm: Gt Chesterford, Jacksons Ln 1.30 3.00pm: Carver Barracks, Wimbish 9.30am 11am: Hatfield Heath, The Heath 11.30am 12.30pm: Takeley, Roseacres 1.45 3.00pm: Thaxted, Bardfield Road 9.00-10.30am: Newport, Cherry Garden Lane 11.00am 12.15pm: Clavering, behind M & M supermarket 1.45 3.00pm: Stansted, Walson Way, Forest Hall 9.15 10.45am: Flitch Green, Community Centre, Tanton Rd 11.15am 12.30pm: Dunmow, Tesco car park, Stortford Rd 1.45 3.00pm: Takeley, Honey Rd, Little Canfield 9.30 10.30am: Elmdon, Ickleton Road 11.00am 12.30pm: Chrishall, Crawley End 1.30 3.00pm: Saffron Walden, Debden Rd, Pleasant Valley 5 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

GENERAL INFORMATION CLUBS, SOCIETIES & VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS: An updated list is available from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre. MARKET DAYS: Saffron Walden: Tuesday & Saturday Great Dunmow: Tuesday Thaxted: Friday Morning EARLY CLOSING: (Applicable to very few shops) Saffron Walden Thursday Great Dunmow Wednesday Thaxted Wednesday Stansted Wednesday THEATRES, CINEMAS & ENTERTAINMENT VENUES: Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden www.saffronhall.com Tel: 0845 548 7650 Saffron Screen, Saffron Walden, www.saffronscreen.com Tel: TIC, 01799 524002 The Corn Exchange, Cambridge, www.cornex.co.uk Tel: 01223 357851 The Arts Theatre, Cambridge, www.cambridgeartstheatre.com Tel: 01223 503333 Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge, www.picturehouses.co.uk Tel: 01223 504444 Vue Cinema, Cambridge www.myvue.com Tel: 0871 2240240 Light Cinema, Cambridge https://cambridge.lightcinemas.co.uk/ Tel: 01223 612210 Haverhill Arts Centre & Cinema, www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk Tel: 01440 714140 Cineworld, Haverhill www.cineworld.co.uk Tel: 0871 200 2000 Empire, Bishop s Stortford www.empirecinemas.co.uk Tel: 08 714 714 714 The Playhouse, Harlow, www.playhouseharlow.com Tel: 01279 435641 The Junction, Cambridge www.junction.co.uk Tel: 01223 511511 ADC Theatre, Cambridge, www.adctheatre.com Tel: 01223 503333 Chelmsford Civic Theatres, www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres Tel: 01245 606505 Rhodes Centre, Bishops Stortford www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds www.theatreroyal.org Tel: 01284 769505 The Apex, Bury St Edmunds www.theapex.co.uk Tel: 01284 758100 Hunt Theatre, Felsted, www.felsted.org/hunttheatreevents, 01371 822619 BUS AND RAIL SERVICES: National Rail Enquiries Tel: 08457 484950 Traveline (Bus services) Tel: 0871 200 22 33 Stansted Airport Information Tel: 0870 0000303 HOSPITALS (Accident & Emergency): Addenbrookes (Cambridge) Tel: 01223 217118 Princess Alexandra (Harlow) Tel: 01279 827000 Broomfield (Chelmsford) Tel: 01245 440761 POLICE STATIONS: In emergency dial 999 To report a non-emergency crime/incident, use the national police non-emergency number 101 6 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

FARMERS MARKETS Farmers markets enable local producers of fresh and organic food to sell direct to the public. A variety of produce/crafts may be on sale. 1 st Saturday of each month FARMERS MARKET IN LINTON, CAMBS (Not Jan) 9.30am 12.30pm at Linton Village Hall. www.farmersfayres.co.uk 2 nd Saturday of each month GREAT GARNETTS FARM, BARNSTON (not Jan, Aug or Dec) 9.30am 12.30pm. www.greatgarnetts.co.uk or call 01245 231331. 3 rd Saturday of each month FARMERS MARKET UGLEY Village Hall, Ugley, from 10.00am 12 noon. Enquiries: 01279 814052 4 th Saturday of each month FARMERS FAYRES GREAT SHELFORD, CAMBS (Not Dec) 9.30am 12.30pm at the Memorial Hall. www.farmersfayres.co.uk FARMERS MARKET IN STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD (Not Aug or Dec) 9.30am 12 noon, Village Hall COUNTRY MARKETS DUNMOW COUNTRY MARKET(formerly WI) Every Thursday at the Catholic Church Hall, Dunmow, 9.00 11.30am OPEN AIR MARKETS Saffron Walden - Tues and Sats, winner of the Best Small Outdoor Market category in the 2018 Great British Market Awards Dunmow - Tues; Thaxted - Friday mornings LOCAL FOOD MARKETS WALDEN LOCAL FOOD MARKET Every Saturday in King Street, Saffron Walden 8.30am 3.30pm Fresh, local, mainly organic fruit & vegetables at reasonable prices. Tel: 01799 531113 or visit www.waldenlocalfood.co.uk 7 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

GARDENS OPEN Ongoing SERVICE WING, STABLE YARD AND GARDENS OF AUDLEY END HOUSE, CB11 4JF Admission charge. Tea room & shop. Details: 01799 522842. Please check opening times carefully. www.englishheritage.org.uk/audleyend. Open all BRIDGE END GARDEN, SAFFRON WALDEN Year Commended as a Hidden Gem in the 2018 UK Heritage Awards. Bridge End Garden is open to the public each day without charge. It is a restored Victorian Garden with a new Visitor Centre, including an accessible toilet. The hedge maze & the walled garden are only open at specific times so do contact Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre on 01799 524002 for details. Parking is nearby at Swan Meadow (CB10 1BX) or at Catons Lane (CB10 2DU) car parks. www.bridgeendgarden.org Open all year THE CLOSE GARDEN, HIGH ST, SAFFRON WALDEN A small restored garden with bench seats, adjacent to the passage leading to St Mary s Church from the High Street. The monument to HMS Lapwing, the town s adopted ship during WWII, is sited here. Open all year DORSET HOUSE GARDEN, OFF CHURCH STREET This small garden leads towards St Mary s Church. It contains benches, the WI centenary rose (adjacent to the steps), and a sculpture by a local artist. Open all year JUBILEE GARDEN, HILL STREET, SAFFRON WALDEN This centrally located garden has recently been improved and accommodates a number of benches and the town s bandstand. Ongoing CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDEN, CB2 1JF Enquiries: 01223 336265 or visit www.botanic.cam.ac.uk Weds, Fris DOCWRA S MANOR, SHEPRETH SG8 6PS all year 10am 4pm. 01763 260677 www.docwrasmanorgarden.co.uk EXHIBITIONS/ART GALLERIES From 1 April FRY ART GALLERY REOPENS WITH 2018 EXHIBITION Exhibition from 1 April 28 Oct: Bawden at Home. Please check opening times carefully. Tel: 01799 520679, www.fryartgallery.org Ongoing SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM, MUSEUM STREET, CB10 1JL Until 29 July 2018: From the Hazely Brick Earth : Agriculture in North-West Essex. Open Tue Sat 10am 5.00pm, Suns and Bank Holidays 2 5.00pm. Adults 2.50, discounts 1.25p, children free, season tickets 8/ 4. Tel: 01799 510333. www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org.on days when the museum is closed, visitors can still explore the grounds, which include some outdoor exhibits, a listening bench, and the ruins of Walden Castle. 8 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

Ongoing EXCHANGE GALLERY, SAFFRON WALDEN LIBRARY CB10 1ES Exhibitions by local artists/photographers/craftspeople, changed monthly. In the Library, Market Square. Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat 10am 4pm; Wed 9.30am 12.30pm. Enquiries: 01799 523178. Ongoing CHURCH ST. GALLERY, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1JW. 17 Church St. Contemporary art & gifts. Thur - Sat 10am 5pm. www.church-street-gallery.co.uk, tel: 01799 522947. Ongoing THE SAFFRON WALDEN GALLERY, CB10 1DZ. 77a High St. Tues - Sats from 10am 5.30pm. Enquiries: 01799 524700, www.thesaffronwaldengallery.com Ongoing EXPRESSIONS, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1EX 6 Cross Street. Original paintings, limited edition prints, bronzes, glassware, Moorcroft pottery. 9.00am 5.30pm Mon Sat. Tel: 01799 526333. www.expressionsgallery.co.uk Ongoing ART@HOME, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1EP. 40 High Street. www.art-at-home.org.uk Ongoing URBAN PICNIC, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1AR. 51 High Street. Fine art, photography gallery & studio. From 2 24 Dec: J J Adams exhibition. Enquiries: 01799 521030, www.urbanpicnic.co.uk Open all year GREAT DUNMOW MALTINGS AND MUSEUM, CM6 1BG Mill Lane. A restored 16 th Century Maltings and a Museum recording local history. Admission 1.50 adults, 1 concessions & children. Open Sats/Suns 11am to 4pm. NB. Adjacent public car park. Details: 01371 878979, www.greatdunmowmaltings.co.uk, www.greatdunmowmuseum.org.uk Fully accessible for disabled visitors. Rooms for hire on 01371 873109. Ongoing AUBREY ART GALLERY, CM6 1AW Post Office Yard, High St, Gt Dunmow. Open 10am 4pm Wed - Sat. Tel: 01371 873133 or visit www.aubreyartgallery.com Ongoing EXHIBITIONS AT THAXTED GUILDHALL, CM6 2LA Do see website for current events. www.thaxted.co.uk Ongoing GALLERY IN THE GARDEN EXHIBITION GT SALING CM7 5DP Do see website for current events. www.galleryinthegarden.co.uk 9 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS Weekly events can be subject to change. Please call beforehand to check. Weekdays UTTLESFORD HEALTH WALKS AND NORDIC WALKING For details about current health walks and Nordic walking across the district, call 01799 510585 or email lfish@uttlesford.gov.uk.see also www.nordicwalking.co.uk and www.uttlesford.gov.uk/healthwalks Every DRINKS, SNACKS & LUNCHES FOR THE OVER 55 s weekday At The Garden Room, 3 Hill Street, Saffron Walden, (except on Bank Holidays). 10am 12 noon: Coffees, teas, snacks. 12 noon 1.30pm: Home cooked lunches. A two course lunch costs 6.50 (pre-book by 11am). Enquiries: 01799 522772. Every weekday LUNCHES AT CUTLERS KITCHEN IN THAXTED DAY CENTRE For the over 55s. 12.30pm. 5 for two courses booking required on 01371 830094. Disabled access. Every BUFFY BUS VISITS THE DISTRICT (see p.6 What s On). weekday Buffy Bus offers an opportunity for under-fives to paint, play and (term time socialise in a playgroup environment, on location at its stops within only) the district of Uttlesford. Details: 01799 522130, www.buffybus.co.uk. Weekly in READING TIMES FOR BABIES, CHILDREN AND YOUNG term time only PEOPLE IN UTTLESFORD LIBRARIES NB TERM TIME ONLY Free story and rhymetime, meet other parents and have fun with your baby or toddler! For times, call the libraries: Saffron Walden Library, Tel: 01799 523178 Stansted Library Tel: 01279 815149 Thaxted Library Tel: 01371 831070. Dunmow Library, Tel: 01371 873447 Every weekday ACTIVITIES AT THE DUNMOW ARTS CENTRE, CM6 1XS Details: 01371 878020. www.theartscentredunmow.co.uk Every ACTIVITIES AT SPANGLES SURE START CHILDREN S CENTRE, weekday STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, CM24 8LR. Details:01279 812348. www.spangleschildrenscentre.org Mondays weekly FREE* YOGA TASTER CLASS IN SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN HALL 45 mins, lunchtimes, from 12.05 to 12.50pm. Committee Room, back door of Town Hall. Details: 07545 839 238. (*First time attendees). Mondays TAI CHI AND QIGONG CLASSES IN SEWARDS END weekly All levels. 9.30am 11am in the Village Hall, 10 per week. Details: 0788 159 2126 or email stephanieshambrook@live.co.uk 10 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

Mondays weekly CHAIR BASED EXERCISES PLUS LUNCH FOR THE OVER 55s 11am 12 noon in the Garden Room, 3 Hill St, Saffron Walden. 5 class plus optional meal from additional 3. Exercise gently & meet people! More details: www.uttlesford.gov.uk/daycentres or call 01799 522772. Mondays & LANGUAGE CLASSES IN FRENCH AND SPANISH Tuesdays In Saffron Walden. Details: 07775 640794, www.lingualounge.co.uk Mondays to VOLUNTEER CENTRE UTTLESFORD Thursdays Flexible appointments available at Saffron Walden (c/o Uttlesford District Council Offices, London Road, CB11 4ER) and also locally at Dunmow, Thaxted & Stansted. Information on a variety of volunteering opportunities. Call 01799 510525 to book an appointment, or to arrange an individual visit in the villages. www.volunteercentreuttlesford.org.uk and www.do-it.org.uk Tuesdays weekly Tuesdays weekly Tuesdays weekly Tuesdays weekly Tuesdays weekly Tuesdays weekly Tuesdays weekly SAFFRON WALDEN TUESDAY MARKET, CB10 1HR All day in the Market Place a wide variety of food/non-food stalls. Winner of Best Small Outdoor Market category in the 2018 Great British Market Awards. SAFFRON WALDEN JOB CLUB (YOUTH OUTREACH PROJECT) Practical help with how to search for a job. 11am 2pm, Fairycroft House, 37 Audley Road CB11 3HD. Enquiries: 01733 200906, hello@candocommunities.co.uk SLIMMING WORLD IN SAFFRON WALDEN 7.30, Court Room (upstairs). PETRA BARNBY POWER YOGA, SAFFRON WALDEN 6.40pm 8pm at Abbey Lane Hall, CB10 1AG. 8 series/ 10 drop in. Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasas. www.petrabarnbyyoga.co.uk 07546 684273. WEIGHTWATCHERS IN SAFFRON WALDEN 6.30pm at Golden Acre, Ross Close. www.weightwatchers.co.uk TAI CHI AND QI GONG CLASSES IN NEWPORT Beginners welcome. 9.30am 11am in the Village Hall, 10 per week. Details: 0788 159 2126 or email stephanieshambrook@live.co.uk LOOKING FOR A JOB? SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT 10am 12 noon, Parish Rooms (by St Mary s Church), Saffron Walden. CV writing and improving, interview practice, job-search, discussion. www.transitionproject.co.uk 11 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

Tuesdays ST MARY S TINIES, SAFFRON WALDEN (term time only) 2pm in St Mary s Church for songs and Bible stories, followed by play and refreshments in the Parish Rooms, ending at 3pm. Parents, carers & pre-school children welcome. Details: 01799 506024. Tuesdays Tuesdays COUNTRY DANCE CLUB, THAXTED CHURCH HALL (1 st and 3 rd of most months). 8pm, all abilities welcome. 2, live band & callers. Details/enquiries: 01371 830457, mike@thaxted.co.uk. SAFFRON COMPUTER CLUB MEETING (2 nd and 4 th of the month) 7pm for 7.30pm, The Garden Room, Hill St, Saffron Walden. Instruction given but no formal courses. Details: www.saffroncomputerclub.co.uk or call 01799 530079. Tuesdays LIFE DRAWING CLASSES, SAFFRON WALDEN CB10 1AA weekly 7.30 9.30pm, Fairycroft House. 16.50 /class. Enquiries: 07779 092169. Tuesdays, HATHA YOGA SESSIONS NEAR AUDLEY END HOUSE Wednesdays Tuesdays 6.30pm 8pm. Wednesdays 9.30am - 11am. Details: 07546 684273, www.be-at-one.co.uk Tuesdays, THE WELL CAFÉ IN SAFFRON WALDEN Thursdays A café style meeting place for all ages, 10am 1.30pm at The Salvation Army, Abbey Lane. Includes a children s play corner. www.thewell.waldenarmy.org.uk Tuesdays Fridays JOIN IN AT THE DIG IT COMMUNITY ALLOTMENT! 10am 4pm, Byrds Farm Allotments, Saffron Walden. Enquiries and more details: 01799 610504, www.dig-itgardens.co.uk Tuesdays, DRINKS, LUNCHES, SNACKS AND ACTIVITIES Thursdays & FOR OVER 55s IN STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, CM24 8AQ Fridays At the Crafton Room, 72 Chapel Hill. 10am 3.30pm. weekly Details: 01279 815091 or visit www.multiwingspan.co.uk/sdc Wednesdays ACTIVE RETIRED FITNESS CLASS, SAFFRON WALDEN weekly 2 3pm, Baptist Church, High St (Audley Road entrance: held in upstairs room.) 3.50 per session, please check time beforehand on 01223 571431. Wednesdays DIDDI DANCE FUNKY PRE-SCHOOL DANCE CLASSES weekly For girls & boys. 9.45am, in Saffron Walden for details, call Charlotte on 07722 605 395 or email charlotte.foxley@diddidance.com Wednesdays CAPOEIRA MARTIAL ART CLASS, SAFFRON WALDEN weekly At Golden Acre Community Centre, CB11 4DT. 6.30pm: 5 7 years. 7.15pm: 8 adult. 6 ( 4 child). First lesson free! More details: www.capoeiracambridge.co.uk or call 07941 810621. 12 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

Wednesdays LIVE JAZZ AT THE CROWN, LITTLE WALDEN, CB10 1XA weekly Evenings. Details: 01799 522475, www.thecrownlittlewalden.co.uk Wednesdays SIDE BY SIDE MENCAP MEETINGS FOR ADULTS WITH weekly LEARNING DISABILITIES 7.15pm to 8.45pm at The Salvation Army Hall, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. Details: 01279 813651. Wednesdays WEIGHTWATCHERS IN SAFFRON WALDEN weekly 10am at 1, Catons Lane, CB10 2DU. www.weightwatchers.co.uk Wednesdays TAI CHI AND QI GONG CLASSES IN SAFFRON WALDEN weekly Beginners welcome. 9.30am 11am, Goldenacre Community Centre. 10/week. Details: 0788 159 2126, stephanieshambrook@live.co.uk Wednesdays ART HOMEWORK CLUB AT FAIRYCROFT, SAFFRON WALDEN weekly 3.30pm 5.30pm. Free entry. Check here: info@fairycrofthousecic.org Wednesdays DIALOGUE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 15 21 YEARS weekly From 7 9pm at Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden. Discussion of local issues led by fully qualifies staff. With @Fast Eddie s Coffee Bar. Wednesdays CHEQUERS LUNCH GROUP LUNCH, RAFFLE & SOCIAL twice monthly For persons with Dementia/Alzheimers and their carers. For details and specific dates call 01799 543788 or 500902 or 521679. Wednesdays TAI CHI AND QI GONG, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1BQ weekly 7 8pm (Tai Chi), 8 9pm (Qi Gong), St Mary s Primary School. Free trial for all new students. Tel: 07984 665 331, www.tranquil-retreats.com Thursdays CHILDREN S STORYTIME FOR AGE 0 4 YRS, SAFFRON WALDEN weekly 10.30am, At Harts Books, 26 King St. Enquiries: HartsBooks@gmail.com Thursdays DUNMOW COUNTRY MARKET weekly 9.00am 11.30am, Catholic Church Hall, Mill Lane, Dunmow. Cakes, savouries, vegetables, plants, crafts. Tea & coffee. Thursdays ESSEX NIA TECHNIQUE: DANCE/MOVEMENT SAFFRON WALDEN weekly Fun barefoot aerobics at Saffron School of Dance, 38A High St. All levels. 9.30am 10.30am, taster free. Details: 07760 993046, isabel.villena@me.com Facebook Nia with Isa. Thursdays HEALTH WALK IN SAFFRON WALDEN weekly 10am, Swan Meadow car park, adj. pond. Details: 01799 510585. Thursdays YOGA CLASSES IN SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1AA weekly Mixed ability, Hatha. Sessions from 6.00 7.25pm and from 7.35 9.00pm. Friends Meeting House, High Street, Saffron Walden. Details: 07790 218681 or www.yogamode.co.uk 13 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

Thursdays SAFFRON WALDEN SPEAKERS CLUB alternate 7.30pm, Kings Arms. www.meetup.com/saffron-walden-speakers-meetup Thursdays OPEN ACCESS: STONEMAN PRESS PRINTMAKING STUDIO, WIMBISH weekly (Afternoons). Details/to book: 07786 149574, www.printsuejones.com Thursdays SLIMMING WORLD, GOLDENACRE, SAFFRON WALDEN & Fridays 5.30 7.30pm each evening at the Community Centre, Ross Close. weekly Details: 07963 236124. www.slimmingworld.com Thursdays TINY TEMPO MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR BABIES/CHILDREN & Fridays Saffron Walden. Details: www.tinytempos.co.uk, 07956 211909. Fridays COFFEE & CAKE, CUTLERS KITCHEN IN THAXTED DAY CENTRE weekly 10am 12 noon. Disabled access. Details: 01371 830094 Fridays weekly Fridays weekly Fridays weekly MOSAIC CLASSES: STONEMAN PRESS PRINTMAKING STUDIO, WIMBISH (mornings). Details: 07515 684 088, www.makingmosaics.co.uk DIDDI DANCE FUNKY PRE-SCHOOL DANCE CLASSES For girls & boys. 9.45am, in Saffron Walden for details, call Charlotte on 07722 605 395 or email charlotte.foxley@diddidance.com SAFFRON BUILDING SOCIETY COMMUNITY CHOIR Free, open to all (no need to audition or to read music). 12 noon 1pm, Town Hall (rear, Committee Room). Details: community@saffronbs.co.uk Fridays & TEAS, COFFEES, PRODUCE, CAKES & BOOK STALL AT Saturdays NEW ST. UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, DUNMOW 10am 12 noon. Enquiries: 01371 875370 Fridays THAXTED FRIDAY STREET MARKET weekly 8am 2pm. Enquiries: 07836 276711. Saturdays SAFFRON WALDEN SATURDAY MARKET, CB10 1HR weekly All day in the Market Place and on King Street a wide variety of food/nonfood stalls. Winner of Best Small Outdoor Market category in the 2018 Great British Market Awards. (Market includes Walden Local Food from 8.30am 3.30pm, details:01799 531113, www.waldenlocalfood.co.uk) Saturdays WEIGHTWATCHERS IN THAXTED, CM6 2PY weekly 10-11am at Bolford Street Hall. www.weightwatchers.co.uk Sundays Weekly ACCESS ALL AREAS FREE MUSIC SESSIONS FOR 11 19 YRS 11am 1pm at Fairycroft House, 37 Audley Rd, Saffron Walden CB11 3HD. Details/enquiries: 01799 668069, www.fairycrofthousecic.org 14 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

APRIL Ongoing HAZELY BRICK EARTH EXHIBITION AT SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM until 29 July www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org 30 Mar EASTER ADVENTURE QUEST AT AUDLEY END HOUSE & GARDENS 2 Apr Details: www.english-heritage.org.uk/audley 30 Mar - EASTER SPECIALS AT AUDLEY END MINIATURE RAILWAY 15 Apr CB11 4JB Details/booking: 01799 542134, www.audley-end-railway.co.uk 31 March - CLAVERING ART & CRAFT SHOW, CLAVERING 2 April 11am 5pm daily in Clavering Village Hall. Entry 2 (under 16s free). Disabled access & disabled toilet. Enquiries: 01799 551236. 1 April MUSIC AT ST MARY S, SAFFRON WALDEN: CHORAL EUCHARIST Easter Sun FOR EASTER DAY WITH BRASS 10.00am. Rawsthorne: Festival Eucharist. Rutter: For the beauty of the earth. Also, 6.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG Smart in B flat. Ley: The strife is o er. www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org 1 April WIND IN THE WILLOWS: THE MUSICAL BROADCAST TO Easter Sun SAFFRON SCREEN FROM THE LONDON PALLADIUM 3pm. www.saffronscreen.com 1 April THE ROLLIN CLONES AT SAFFRON WALDEN FOOTBALL CLUB Easter Sun 7.30pm until midnight. Tickets 20, available from the Club and the Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.cklevents.com 1 April FRY ART GALLERY IN SAFFRON WALDEN RE-OPENS - 28 Oct Exhibition: Bawden at home. Opening times vary so please check carefully before travelling. More details: www.fryartgallery.org 2 April SAFFRON BUSINESS FRIENDS NETWORKING MEETING Mon From 6 8pm at the Kings Arms, Market Hill, Saffron Walden. Each month a business will give a short (10 minute) presentation. Free help from other business professionals if needed. 5 donation to cover room hire costs. Enquiries: 01799 513661. SBF is a service of the Saffron Walden Initiative. www.swinitiative.org 3 April SAFFRON WALDEN CARERS WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUP Tue 2 4 pm, Garden Room, Hill St. Enquiries: 01279 308314, www.affc.org.uk 15 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

3 April CREATE A CONCERTINA BOOK AT SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM Tue Session slots between 10.30am 12.30pm and 1.30pm 4pm. 30 minute, ticketed sessions, at 1.50 each, please pre-book in person at the museum. There will also be the opportunity to hear animal stories, (free), in the Natural History gallery. Usual admission charges apply and children must bring an adult. Museum Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1JL. Enquiries: 01799 510333 or see www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org 3 6 April MULTI-SPORTS FOR AGES 5+ IN FELSTED Details/to book: 01371 822633, www.felsted.org/courses 4 April MACBETH - OPERA BROADCAST LIVE TO Wed SAFFRON SCREEN FROM THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE 7.15pm. www.saffronscreen.com 4 April GT CHESTERFORD & DISTRICT GARDENING SOCIETY Wed AGM & Plant Sale with tea & cake. 8pm, Main Hall, Ickleton Village Hall, Frogge Street. Details: 01799 525543. 4 April MOUNTFITCHET GARDEN CLUB MEETING, STANSTED Wed Mini spring show, AGM and short horticultural quiz. 7.30pm for 8pm, The Day Centre, Chapel Hill, (Adj. car park & library). Visitor 2.50. www.mountfitchetgardenclub.co.uk 5 April STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Thur Lord Gardner and his family in Stansted. 8pm at Crafton Green Centre, off Chapel Hill. Membership 8, visitor 2. Refreshments available. 6 April FOYER JAZZ CLUB THE ZOE GILBY QUARTET Fri 8pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 6 April ADNAM S WINE TASTING, SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN HALL Fri 7.30pm in the Court Room. A charity fundraiser for the Mayor s Appeal. Tickets and more details from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01799 524002. 7 April CAR WASH AT FAIRYCROFT HOUSE CAR PARK, SAFFRON WALDEN Sat 9am 2pm, raising funds for young carers. Suggested donation 5 a wash or 5 inside clean. 7 April FARMERS MARKET IN LINTON Sat For details see page 7. 7 April COFFEE MORNING, SAFFRON WALDEN Sat 10am 12 noon, United Reformed Church, Abbey Lane. 16 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

7 April RADWINTER CHURCH OPEN MORNING Sat 10.30am 12.30pm. Very old church with magnificent Victorian additions. The reredos is famous and is mentioned in Pevsner and 100 Best Churches. Coffee available. 7 April NATIONAL CHILDREN S WIND ORCHESTRA AND NATIONAL YOUTH Sat WIND ENSEMBLE 2.15pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 7 April NATIONAL CHILDREN S CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & NATIONAL YOUTH Sat CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 5.15pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 8 April THE MAYOR S SPONSORED WALK IN SAFFRON WALDEN Sun A figure of 8 walk around the town arranged by the Saffron Walden Initiative. 10am - launch by the Mayor at the Lord Butler Leisure Centre, followed by - Morning walk - 4.5 miles, breaking at the Eight Bells for optional lunchtime refreshment. Afternoon walk 3.5 miles, departing 2pm from the Eight Bells and returning to Lord Butler Leisure Centre. No entry fee, but bucket collection for the Mayor s charities working in support of those with dementia. Walk the whole route or just the morning or afternoon sections. Dogs on leads welcome. www.swinitiative.org See also inside front cover of What s On. 9 April SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM SOCIETY MEETING Mon The History of the Friends School Tony Watson. 8pm, St Mary s Parish Rooms, Museum St. Small charge. Details: www.swmuseumsoc.org.uk 10 April WIND IN THE WILLOWS: THE MUSICAL BROADCAST TO Tue SAFFRON SCREEN FROM THE LONDON PALLADIUM 3pm. www.saffronscreen.com 10 April MOTORCYCLE MEET-UP, NEWPORT CB11 3SY Tue From 6pm at The Old Kiora. Fish & chip van, teas, cakes etc, in aid of the Air Ambulance. Free. More details: 01799 541331 or 07802 670 205. 11 April DUNMOW WI MEETING Wed The Life of an Opera Singer Emily Yarrow. 7.45pm, Talberd Room, Foakes Hall. Enquiries: 01371 873100. 11 April MACBETH PLAY BROADCAST LIVE TO Wed SAFFRON SCREEN FROM THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 7.00pm. www.saffronscreen.com 17 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

12 April CREATE YOUR OWN PEG SHEEP AT SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM Thur Session slots between 10.30am 12.30pm and 1.30pm 4pm. 30 minute, ticketed sessions, at 1.50 each, please pre-book in person at the museum. There will also be the opportunity to take part in an animal trail around the museum. Usual admission charges apply and children must bring an adult. Museum Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1JL. Enquiries: 01799 510333 or see www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org 12 April COURTNEY PINE Thur 7.30pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 14 April SAFFRON WALDEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sat 7.30pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 14 April FAMILY & FRIENDS BINGO AFTERNOON Sat 3 5pm in the Parish Room, Saffron Walden. A fun afternoon during which refreshments will be available. Tickets ( 3 each or 10 for a family of 4) can be purchased prior to the event on 01799 513805/502855 or 07973 936978. 14 April SAFFRON SCREEN POP UP IN SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN HALL Sat Life of Brian. Details/tickets: www.saffronscreen.com 14 April FARMERS MARKET IN BARNSTON Sat For details see page 7. 14 April VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB, SAFFRON WALDEN Sat (FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL) 8.30am for 9am breakfast at The Temeraire, Saffron Walden High St. 5 charge, details: 01799 513186. 14 April POP UP PUB CHOIR Sat No auditions, no solos, just singing and socializing in a friendly and supportive environment! Doors open at 6.45pm, with singing starting at 7.30pm, at Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden. Disabled access, parking, bar. Suitable for age 15+. Enquiries: popuppubchoir@gmail.com, 01799 521896. Tickets 10, on sale at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre or online at www.joannaeden.net. 15 April SAFFRON WALDEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SPRING SHOW Sun 3pm, Golden Acre Community Centre, Ross Close. 18 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

15 April DANIEL LEBHARDT Sun 2pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 15 April SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT FOOTPATHS ASSOCIATION WALK Sun 5 miles, afternoon, Clavering area. Details: 01799 501335. 15 April COFFEE, CAKES AND COMPANY, SAFFRON WALDEN Sun No need to book, just turn up (third Sunday of month). 3pm 4pm at St Mary s Church, CB10 1JP. Enquiries: 01799 506024. 16 April KNIT AND NATTER IN SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1AG Mon 2 4pm, at United Reformed Church Vestry, Abbey Lane. Disabled access, refreshments provided. Enquiries: 01799 521029. 16 April FREE HEARING AID SUPPORT SESSIONS IN SAFFRON WALDEN Mon (For NHS Hearing Aid users). 2 4pm at Support 4 Sight, 2-4 George St. Enquiries: 01245 496347, www.hearinghelpessex.org.uk 17 April SAFFRON WALDEN EMPORIUM UPSTAIRS IN THE TOWN HALL Tue 9am 4pm, free entry. Crafts, fossils, small-scale antiques, preserves, collectables, bric-a-brac etc. Details or to book a table: 01371 830783. 17 April E F HORNSEY BUYER OF GOLD, SILVER, COINS, WATCHES Tue 10am 4pm, Saffron Walden Town Hall. Enquiries: 07831 251575. 17 April CLASSIC CAR MEET, THE FIGHTING COCKS, CB11 4JN Tue From 7pm, free entry. Details/enquiries: 01799 541279. 17 April INFORMATION POINT RE LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Tue 10am 1pm at Saffron Walden Library. www.eput.nhs.uk 18 April THE WALDEN BUSKERS AT THE KINGS ARMS Wed 9pm until latish. Free admission. Details: 01799 522768. 18 April THE ARTS SOCIETY, SAFFRON WALDEN (FORMERLY SWDFAS) Wed Lecture: History of Cartoons: from William Hogarth to Private Eye Ian Keable. 1.30 for 2pm at the Friends Meeting House, Saffron Walden. Entry by donation. Details: www.theartssocietysaffronwalden.com 18 April PRINTING TAKES GUTS! AT THE WELLCOME GENOME CAMPUS Wed Create prints inspired by the microbiome, the invisible world of bacteria in and on us! Scientists will share their research then tutors from the Curwen Print Study Centre will guide through the linocut technique. 10am 3pm at the Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1SA. 60 including all materials, lunch & refreshments. More details and to book: http://bit.ly/printingtakesguts, or email enquiries@curwenprintstudy.co.uk 19 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

19 April AUDLEY END WI MEETING Thur The Great British Bake Off Ian Cumming. 7.45 for 8pm, Wendens Ambo Village Hall. Enquiries: 01799 540806. 19 April NEWPORT LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Thur Living in Saffron Walden in the C18 th - Part II Hilary Walker. 7.30pm for 8pm, Church House, CB11 3RA. Visitor fee 2. Enquiries: 01799 543833 21 April GENOMIC EXPRESSIONS AT THE WELLCOME GENOME CAMPUS Sat What does genomics mean to you? Come and find out what it means to those who work at the heart of genomics locally. 1 2.30pm at the Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1SA. Free, but please book: http://publicengagement.wellcomegenomecampus.org/events/opensaturdays 21 April MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES QUIZ (DIAMONDS) Sat 7 for 7.30pm at Saffron Walden Town Hall. Details and tickets: 07866 148703 or 07929 720432. 21 April FARMERS MARKET IN UGLEY Sat For details see page 7. 21 April PRACTICAL ONE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE FOR BEGINNERS Sat More details and to book: http://celiabartlettphotography.co.uk/workshops 21 April BBC RADIO3 BIG CHAMBER DAY Sat 3pm, 4.30pm, 7pm, 8.30pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 21 April SPRING FAYRE IN AID OF ST CLARE HOSPICE Sat 11am 3.30pm at Clavering Village Hall (accessible venue). Admission 50p. Enquiries: 01799 550758. 22 April FORGOTTEN GARDENS OF EASTON LODGE Sun Little Easton, Dunmow, Essex CM6 2BB. Gates open at 11.30am and close at 5pm with last entry at 4pm. Adults: 4.50, Children free. Enquiries: 01371 876979, www.eastonlodge.co.uk. 22 April MANUDEN SINGERS/PLAYERS SPRING CONCERT Sun 7.30pm, St Mary s Church, Manuden. 10/ 5, call 01279 812157 or at door. 22 April PLANT & BOOK SALE, LITTLEBURY Sun 2.30 4.30pm at Holy Trinity Church. Free entry. Enquiries: 01799 521312. 20 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

22 April SHAKESPEARE SONNET WALK IN SAFFRON WALDEN Sun Timed tickets ( 10 each) with starts at intervals between 11am and 2pm. Tickets available from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, but note that the walk starts at Swan Meadow Car Park. Details beneath: 25 April MOUNTFITCHET GARDEN CLUB FUN & FLAIR WITH FLOWERS Wed With Gill McGregor. 7 for 7.30pm at Forest Hall School, CM24 8TZ. Please book: tel 01279 816250 or www.mountfitchetgardenclub.co.uk.tickets 8. 25 April SAFFRON WALDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE Wed The Great Plague in Essex Katharine Schofield. 7.45pm, Friends Meeting House, High Street. www.saffronwaldenhistory.org.uk 25 April RADWINTER WI MEETING Wed Musical Instruments Quintus Benziger. 7.30pm, Radwinter Village Hall CB10 2TX. Enquiries: 01799 599563. 21 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

26 April AKRAM KHAN S GISELLE BALLET RECORDED LIVE AT SADLER S Thur WELLS AND BROADCAST TO SAFFRON SCREEN (Note Thur 26 th and not Wed 25 th ). 7.30pm. www.saffronscreen.com 26 April PRINT TASTER DAY DRY POINT AND MONOPRINTING Thur One day course at Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden. Details and to book: 01223 892380 or email enquiries@curwenprintstudy.co.uk 26 29 Apr THURSTON S FUN FAIR, SAFFRON WALDEN COMMON 27 April ROYSTON & SAFFRON WALDEN NATIONAL TRUST ASS N Fri Women s Roles & Achievements in Aviation D Taylor. 7.20pm for 7.45pm at Market Hill Rooms, Priory Lane, Royston. 3. Enquiries: 01799 523776. 27 April CIRCLE DANCE (OR WORLD DANCE) Fri Fourth Friday of each month from 2 4pm at Wendens Ambo Village Hall, CB11 4JX. 7.50 (concessions 5). Enquiries: 01799 218447. 28 April JOANNA S PLACE JAZZ CLUB Sat John Etheridge s Blue Spirits Trio. 7.30pm for 8pm at Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden. Licensed bar, fully accessible venue. Tickets 16 from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.joannaeden.net 28 April FARMERS MARKETS IN GREAT SHELFORD & STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD Sat For details see page 7. 28 April 8 MINUTES ALEXANDER WHITLEY DANCE COMPANY Sat 7.30pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 28 April SIMON EVANS AT SAFFRON WALDEN COMEDY CLUB Sat Doors 7.15pm for 8pm show at Saffron Walden Town Hall, 1 Market Place, CB10 1HR. Age 14+ (parental guidance, likely to swearing & some adult content). Tickets, 15.75 including booking fee, on sale at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01799 524002. 28 April DUNMOW ART GROUP EXHIBITION (AND MEET THE ARTISTS) Sat 10am 4.30pm at Foakes Hall, Great Dunmow. Original paintings, sculpture, ceramics, cards. Free entry. Refreshments available. www.dunmowartgroup.moonfruit.com 28 April THE CONCERT OF LEGENDS 60 s SHOW (BISHOP S STORTFORD) Sat 7.30pm at the URC Church, Water Lane, CM23 2JZ. Wayne Fontana, Steve Ellis, Vanity Fare, Dave Berry. Tickets, 24.50, on sale at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, 01799 524002. See also www.oeplive.co.uk. 22 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

29 April FAMILY JAM SING! Sun 11am and 2pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 29 May THREE DAY SQUASH COURSE FOR AGES 8-15 IN FELSTED - 1 June Details/to book: 01371 822633, www.felsted.org/courses MAY 1 May SAFFRON WALDEN CARERS WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUP Tue 2 4 pm, Garden Room, Hill St. Enquiries: 01279 308314, www.affc.org.uk 2 May GT CHESTERFORD & DISTRICT GARDENING SOCIETY Wed Colin s choice a talk for plantaholics Colin from Swines Meadow Farm Nursery. 8pm, Ickleton Village Hall, Frogge St. Details: 01799 525543. 2 May THE LEYS SCHOOL END OF YEAR CONCERT AT SAFFRON HALL Wed 7.15 pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets, 10, available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 3 May STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Thur AGM followed by talk: Essex Malt houses Elphin Watkin. 8pm at Crafton Green Centre, off Chapel Hill. Membership 8, visitor 2. Refreshments available. 3 7 May THURSTON S FUN FAIR, SAFFRON WALDEN COMMON 4 May JAZZ AT THE MOVIES JOANNA EDEN & THE CHRIS INGHAM QUARTET Fri 7.30pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 5 May CAR WASH AT FAIRYCROFT HOUSE CAR PARK, SAFFRON WALDEN Sat 9am 2pm, raising funds for young carers. Suggested donation 5 a wash or 5 inside clean. 5 May FARMERS MARKET IN LINTON Sat For details see page 7. 5 May RADWINTER CHURCH OPEN MORNING Sat 10.30am 12.30pm. Very old church with magnificent Victorian additions. The reredos is famous and is mentioned in Pevsner and 100 Best Churches. Coffee available. 23 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

5 May COFFEE MORNING, SAFFRON WALDEN Sat 10am 12 noon, United Reformed Church, Abbey Lane. 5 May MAY DAY CELEBRATION AT SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM Sat Free celebration in the grounds. Make a May garland 1.50 each. Usual admission charges apply for entry to the museum itself and children must bring an adult. Museum Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1JL. Enquiries: 01799 510333 or see www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org 5 May BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sat 7.30pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 5 7 May ENCHANTED FAIRY & ELF WALK OPENING AT AUDLEY END MINIATURE RAILWAY CB11 4JB Details/booking: 01799 542134, www.audley-end-railway.co.uk 6 May MANON (BALLET) BROADCAST AS LIVE FROM ROH TO SAFFRON Sun SCREEN 2.00pm, www.saffronscreen.com 7 May THAXTED CRAFT MARKET, MARGARET GARDENS, THAXTED B Hol Mon 9am 5pm, plants, crafts etc. Free entry, and free parking in nearby car park. Held in aid of Thaxted Scouts. Details: 01371 830783. 8 May ANTIQUE VALUATIONS IN SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN HALL Tue 10am 1pm. Details: http://www.bishopandmillerauctions.co.uk/valuations 8 May MOTORCYCLE MEET-UP, NEWPORT CB11 3SY Tue From 6pm at The Old Kiora. Fish & chip van, teas, cakes etc, in aid of the Air Ambulance. Free. More details: 01799 541331 or 07802 670 205. 9 May DUNMOW WI MEETING Wed Discussion of the NFWI 2018 Resolutions current affairs. 7.45pm, Talberd Room, Foakes Hall. Enquiries: 01371 873100. 9 May AUTHOR TALK AT HART S BOOKS CHRIS WEST Wed 6.30pm. Tickets 5. Eurovision! www.hartsbooks.co.uk/events 10 May MACBETH - PLAY BROADCAST LIVE FROM THE NATIONAL THEATRE Thur TO SAFFRON SCREEN 7.00pm, www.saffronscreen.com 10 May TOM ALLEN AT SAFFRON WALDEN COMEDY CLUB Thur Doors 7.15pm for 8pm show at Saffron Walden Town Hall, 1 Market Place, CB10 1HR. Age 14+ (parental guidance, likely to swearing & some adult content). Tickets, 15.75 including booking fee, on sale at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01799 524002. 24 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

10 May INNER WHEEL FASHION SHOW, SAFFRON WALDEN Thur 7pm at M & Co, Market Hill. Tickets 8, to include a glass of wine and nibbles. Please pre book on 01799 513805 or 502855. If still available, tickets will be sold at the door. In aid of Acorn House & local charities. 11 May FOYER JAZZ CLUB LUCA STOLL QUARTET Fri 8.00pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 12 May COFFEE MORNING, SAFFRON WALDEN Sat 10am 1pm at the Garden Room, off Hill St. Bric a brac, tombola, cake stall. In aid of the Harris and Trotter Cancer Trust. 12 May THAXTED BOWLING CLUB OPEN DAY, CN6 2NE Sat 2 5pm at Worthings Meadow, off Park St. Free drop in to give the game a try! (Adults). Enquiries: 01371 831018, www.thaxtedbowlsclub.co.uk 12 May PEPYS SHOW - GRANTA CHORALE Sat An entertainment in music and words, with Nick Warburton as Samuel Pepys. 7.30pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets 14, (under 18s 4) available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 12 May FARMERS MARKET IN BARNSTON For details see page 7. 12 May VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB, SAFFRON WALDEN Sat (FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL) 8.30am for 9am breakfast at The Temeraire, Saffron Walden High St. 5 charge, details: 01799 513186. 12-13 May SAFFRON WALDEN CRANK-UP STEAM GALA, CB11 3TU From 10am at Sparrows End Hill, Newport, Saffron Walden CB11 3TU. Admission 5, child 16 and under free. Event organised by the East Anglian Traction Engine Society. More details: www.swcrankup.co.uk. Enquiries: 07882 175438, see also back cover of What s On. 13 May BENJAMIN GROSVENOR Sun 3pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 13 May PRACTICAL ONE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE FOR BEGINNERS Sun More details and to book: http://celiabartlettphotography.co.uk/workshops 15 May REMINISCENCE OBJECT HANDLING AT SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM Tue Join in with object handling for Dementia Awareness. Usual admission charges apply. Museum Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1JL. Enquiries: 01799 510333 or see www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org 25 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

15 May SAFFRON WALDEN EMPORIUM UPSTAIRS IN THE TOWN HALL Tue 9am 4pm, free entry. Crafts, fossils, small-scale antiques, preserves, collectables, bric-a-brac etc. Details or to book a table: 01371 830783. 15 May E F HORNSEY BUYER OF GOLD, SILVER, COINS, WATCHES Tue 10am 4pm, Saffron Walden Town Hall. Enquiries: 07831 251575. 15 May CLASSIC CAR MEET, THE FIGHTING COCKS, CB11 4JN Tue From 7pm, free entry. Details/enquiries: 01799 541279. 15 May INFORMATION POINT RE LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Tue 10am 1pm at Saffron Walden Library. www.eput.nhs.uk 16 May THE ARTS SOCIETY, SAFFRON WALDEN (FORMERLY SWDFAS) Wed Lecture: Tattershall Castle - building a history James Wright. 1.30 for 2pm at the Friends Meeting House, Saffron Walden. Entry by donation. Details: www.theartssocietysaffronwalden.com 16 May THE WALDEN BUSKERS AT THE KINGS ARMS Wed 9pm until latish. Free admission. Details: 01799 522768. 16 May AUTHOR TALK AT HART S BOOKS RUPERT WIELOCH Wed 6.30pm, 5. Belfast to Benghazi. www.hartsbooks.co.uk/events 17 May CURWEN AT THE FRY: A PRINT DAY WITH CHLOE CHEESE Thur Details: www.fryartgallery.org 17 May AUDLEY END WI MEETING Thur AGM, then My Working Life (Army) Bob Stewart. 7.45 for 8pm, Wendens Ambo Village Hall. Enquiries: 01799 540806. 18 May AN AMERICAN IN PARIS MUSICAL - ENCORE BROADCAST TO Fri SAFFRON SCREEN FROM THE DOMINION THEATRE 7.30pm. www.saffronscreen.com 18 May FOYER FOLK CLUB SAM KELLY Fri 8pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 18 May MUSEUMS AT NIGHT AT SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM Fri (Evening). Explore the museum by torchlight. Usual admission charges apply and children must bring an adult. Museum Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1JL. Enquiries: 01799 510333 or see www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org 18 19 May A FETE WORSE THAN DEATH BY RICHARD JAMES 7.30pm, Newport Village Hall. A comedy/murder whodunnit. Licensed bar and fete-style cake stall! Tickets 7.50, available from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel. 01799 524002. 26 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

19 May BRITTEN SINFONIA: THOMAS ADES CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN Sat 7.30pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 19 May FARMERS MARKET IN UGLEY Sat For details see page 7. 19 May GIGSPANNER AT BERDEN CHURCH Sat Details: 01279 777674 or email johnburton@berden.org.uk 19 May GENOMIC EXPRESSIONS AT THE WELLCOME GENOME CAMPUS Sat What does genomics mean to you? Come and find out what it means to those who work at the heart of genomics locally. 1 2.30pm at the Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1SA. Free, but please book: http://publicengagement.wellcomegenomecampus.org/events/opensaturdays 20 May FORGOTTEN GARDENS OF EASTON LODGE Sun Little Easton, Dunmow, Essex CM6 2BB. Gates open at 11.30am and close at 5pm with last entry at 4pm. Adults: 4.50, Children free. Enquiries: 01371 876979, www.eastonlodge.co.uk. 20 May SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT FOOTPATHS ASSOCIATION WALK Sun 5.3 miles, afternoon, Newport area. Details: 01799 540442. 20 May BRITTEN SINFONIA: THOMAS ADES CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN Sun 3pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 20 May THE LITTLE HOUSE & CLAVERING GARDENS OPEN, CB11 4QL Sun (Middle Street, opposite ford). 10.30am 5pm. See gardens large & small,some never open before, see the ancient guildhall, and see inside the smallest thatched cottage in England. Beekeeping demo, plant sale. All proceeds to Saffron Walden Mencap. Teas, coffees, cakes all day. Enquiries: 01799 550488. Extra parking at the Fox & Hounds. 20 May COFFEE, CAKES AND COMPANY, SAFFRON WALDEN Sun No need to book, just turn up (third Sunday of month). 3pm 4pm at St Mary s Church, CB10 1JP. Enquiries: 01799 506024. 21 May FREE HEARING AID SUPPORT SESSIONS IN SAFFRON WALDEN Mon (For NHS Hearing Aid users). 2 4pm at Support 4 Sight, 2-4 George St. Enquiries: 01245 496347, www.hearinghelpessex.org.uk 27 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

21 May KNIT AND NATTER IN SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1AG Mon 2 4pm, at United Reformed Church Vestry, Abbey Lane. Disabled access, refreshments provided. Enquiries: 01799 521029. 23 May SAFFRON WALDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE Wed AGM followed by short talk. 7.45pm, Friends Meeting House, High Street. www.saffronwaldenhistory.org.uk 23 May MUTATIONS, CANCERS AND MONOPRINTING AT THE WELLCOME Wed GENOME CAMPUS Alex Cagan will share his research and tutors from the Curwen Study Centre will help you create prints inspired by the subject. 10am 3pm at the Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1SA. 60 including all materials, lunch and refreshments. Please book online: http://bit.ly/mutationscancersmonoprinting 24 28 May SANTOS CIRCUS, SAFFRON WALDEN COMMON 25 May INVITATION TO VIEW TOUR: 25 27 CHURCH ST, SAFFRON WALDEN Fri 2.30pm. Details/to book: 01206 573 948 or visit www.invitationtoview.co.uk 25 May CIRCLE DANCE (OR WORLD DANCE) Fri Fourth Friday of each month from 2 4pm at Wendens Ambo Village Hall, CB11 4JX. 7.50 (concessions 5). Enquiries: 01799 218447. 26 May MAYOR MAKING, SAFFRON WALDEN Sat 9.45 for 10am meeting in the Council Chamber. The new Mayor and the Town Councillors will then process in their robes to the Church for a 10.30 service. Details: www.saffronwalden.gov.uk or enquire at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, tel: 01799 524002. 26 May THE CURIOSITY FAIR VINTAGE & CRAFTS IN SAFFRON WALDEN Sat 10am 4pm, Friends Meeting House, High Street, CB10 1AA. 1 entry. 30 stalls of vintage, antiques, crafts, jewellery & collectables. Refreshments. Enquiries: 07803 167982, www.thecuriosityfair.co.uk 26 May FARMERS MARKETS IN GREAT SHELFORD & STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD Sat For details see page 7. 26 May THE ENGLISH CONCERT & ANDREAS SCHOLL Sat 7.30pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 26 May ORGAN RECITAL AT ST MARY S CHURCH, SAFFRON WALDEN Sat 7.30pm - Peter Crompton (Organist Emeritus at Royal Hospital School). 28 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

26 28 May FLOWER FESTIVAL, ST MARY S CHURCH, WIDDINGTON (Free). Theme: Conserving & recycling. Sat 11am 6pm. Sun/Mon 12 noon 6pm. 26 May MERMAID & PIRATE FESTIVAL AT AUDLEY END MINIATURE RAILWAY - 3 Jun CB11 4JB Details/booking: 01799 542134, www.audley-end-railway.co.uk 27 28 May THE GREAT BARDFIELD ART SHOW, CM7 4SA Original art, prints & crafts plus display of the Bardfield artists work. 11am 5pm in Great Bardfield Town Hall. 2 entry, includes tea/coffee. Under 18s free. 28 May THAXTED CRAFT MARKET, MARGARET GARDENS, THAXTED B Hol Mon 9am 5pm, plants, crafts etc. Free entry, and free parking in nearby car park. Held in aid of Thaxted Scouts. Details: 01371 830783. 28 May ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC & NICOLA BENEDETTI Mon 7.30pm at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH. Tickets available in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, or online at www.saffronhall.com, or call 0845 548 7650. 29 May 1 June SQUASH FOR AGES 8 15 Details: www.felsted.org/courses 30 May AUTHOR TALK AT HART S BOOKS JAMES HALL Wed 6.30pm. The Industry of Human Happiness. Tickets 5, available at Harts Books, King Street, Saffron Walden. www.hartsbooks.co.uk/events, see also https://jamesfhall.com/. 30 May LUNCHTIME RECITAL AT ST MARY S CHURCH, SAFFRON WALDEN Wed Ian Keller (guitar) & Charles Ellis (cello). Recital starts at 1.10pm, with refreshments available beforehand from 12.30pm. EARLY JUNE 2 June THE ART OF EALING STUDIOS AND EDWARD BAWDEN (TALK) AND Sat THE TITFIELD THUNDERBOLT SCREENING 5pm at the Friends Meeting House, Saffron Walden CB10 1AA. Tickets 12 on sale at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre or online at www.saffronscreen.com. 2 3 June THAXTED MORRIS RING WEEKEND 2018 www.thaxtedmorris.org 2 June THAXTED CRAFT MARKET, MARGARET GARDENS, THAXTED Sat 9am 5pm, plants, crafts etc. Details: 01371 830783. 2 June PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA, SAFFRON HALL www.saffronhall.com 9 June JOANNA S PLACE JAZZ CLUB 29 www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

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