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National Trust members visit home of Winston Churchill

16:00 - 04 July 2009

MEMBERS of the Royston and Saffron Walden National Trust Association recently enjoyed a day trip to two very different historical properties. They first visited Chartwell, the home of Sir Winston Churchill, where members could appreciate his home and scen...

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Raising the profile of dementia in Uttlesford

15:22 - 04 July 2009

DEMENTIA will come into the spotlight in Saffron Walden during Dementia Awareness Week, which runs from July 5 to 11. The mental illness will be highlighted by NHS West Essex, Essex County Council and local charities The Alzheimer s Society and Carers UK...

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School's country fair is a record-beaking success

13:03 - 04 July 2009

A SAFFRON Walden school s Country Fair proved to be a record-breaking success after raising over £4000 towards its coffers. Hundreds of children and their families attended the RA Butler School s annual event. With dance displays, children s five-a-side f...

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Gallery: French market hailed great success

A FRENCH Market held on the Common proved to be a tremendous success and helped to boost trade in the town, according to Saffron Walden s town clerk. The market was held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and, apart from the heavy rain on the first day, was a...

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Gallery: Players past and present celebrate football club's 10th anniversary

PLAYERS past and present helped a village s junior football club celebrate its 10th anniversary at a special end of season presentation awards and fun day. Manuden Junior Football Club was formed in 1999 by a group of parents for their children. Club chai...

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Essex captain Pettini to return for Walden

SAFFRON Walden Cricket Club s ailing batsman will be given a boost on Saturday when Essex captain Mark Pettini joins their batting line up. The talented batsman came up through the ranks at Saffron Walden Cricket Club opening the batting for the side when...

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Bloods finish season in 14th spot

Saffron Walden Town 1 Stowmarket 1 SAFFRON Walden FC drew their final game of the season to finish 14th in the Ridgeons League First Division. The Bloods had much of the possession at Catons Lane but were held to a 1-1 draw against Stowmarket To...

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