Richard Adams will give us an insight of the history and what remains of this important airfield on Wratting Common

A bargain at £5.00

Today, the 25th October 2025 saw St Mary’s Church in Saffron Walden hosting an event starting in the market square consisting of a reimagining of the debates of 1647 which took place in the Town.

IN THE SPRING of 1647 soldiers of the Parliamentary Army met on the streets and in St. Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden, to elect ‘Agitators’ to present grievances that later developed into far-reaching political demands. Nearly 400 years later a few of their representatives will be seen once again on the same streets.

Introduction This talk is on Western Canada-see poster above. Speaker: Ann Fletcher Date and Time of Meeting. TUESDAY 21st October 2025 at 7.30 pm Cost. Free to members. Visitors £5.00 including Refreshments and Free Raffle Ticket. Location: LINTON VILLAGE HALL, COLES LANE . Further Information: Visitors and new members always welcome. You can, if you wish, purchase a ticket for

The piece of jewellery shown above is a 6th Century replica of a Byzantine coin and was found by a metal detectorist near Thaxted, Essex and the discovery of such an early medieval gold coin pendant “literally sheds a light” on a period of a county’s history about which little is known. It was minted in Europe and then brought

Seventeen members & guests of our Society enjoyed an afternoon being entertained by Richard Dolby, chairman of the Hadstock Society on Wednesday 25th June 2025

Today the “iconic” Fulbourn windmill is set to be restored to full working order after a charity stepped in to fund its repairs.

The Grove tennis club prides itself on being a friendly club and welcomes new members of all standards.

This year, Saffron Walden Museum, celebrates its 190th birthday.

Guest speakers for the Historical talks are : Jason Webb from Bottisham Airfield Museum  who will be giving ‘A brief history of the USAAF 361st Fighter Group at Little Walden and Bottisham’ and Paul Hunt will cover ‘The Homefront on VE Day’ Two 30 minute presentations in the Hall which should give great insights on what local life was like 80 years

Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) is busy preparing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War II. On Thursday 08 May, VE80 will mark the Allied victory in Europe. The events throughout the day are open to all with the focus being on the service and sacrifice of the Second World War generation. Starting the day at 9am