Welcome!
Saffron Walden Initiative is an independent, non-political, non-profit making Company. Membership is open to anyone who cares about the lovely market town of Saffron Walden.
Check out our Community Events, Members Events, Projects and Join Us pages.
Found after the Dance in the Square. Does this rucksack belong to you?
If so email jacqui.portway@gmail.com
SUPPORT THE MARKET THAT SUPPORTS YOU
Saffron Walden's award winning market packs away early
every August Bank Holiday Saturday to help the DANCE IN THE SQUARE
Please support and thank these incredible people.
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Photo (c) Walden Local
COMMUNITY PICNIC ON THE COMMON - Thursday 14th August 2025
Saffron Walden Initiative members, family & friends at the first community picnic.
Photo (c) Walden Local
COMMUNITY PICNIC ON THE COMMON - Thursday 14th August 2025
Saffron Walden Initiative members, family & friends at the first community picnic.
The Saffron Walden Initiative is supporting the new Sunday market
Rosie Porter practicing at the Band Stand in Jubilee Gardens, Saffron Walden.
Floor maze design by John Ready for the Saffron Walden Initiative.
INITIATIVE MEMBERS LEARN TO PLAY CROQUET
Saffron Walden Initiative members recently had a “taster” session at Newport Croquet Club where they were given informal coaching and practice hitting the ball. They then played a number of rounds guided by experienced Club members. The Initiative visitors greatly enjoyed the chance to play croquet at such a delightful location and, after a refreshments break, many carried on with more practice rounds.
Audley End Miniature Railway Station Master with a group of visiting Saffron Walden Initiative members
Photo: Mart's Arts Photography
PLEASE HELP FUND THE DANCE IN THE SQUARE
Saffron Walden Initiative needs your support.
Saturday August 23rd is the 22nd annual free Community Dance in the Market Square.
Could you raise funds, sponsor or donate?
Perhaps you might organise a raffle, sponsored walk, collection, coffee morning etc
If you can help in any way then please contact Jacqui.Portway@gmail.com
2025 DANCE IN THE SQUARE
WINSTANLEY CHRISTMAS CHARITY LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
2024 WINSTANLEY CHRISTMAS BUSINESS & SHOP WINDOWS COMPETITION
WRITE A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
2023 INITIATIVE 20 YEARS ANNIVERSARY
INITIATIVE STREET FURNITURE SURVEYS
Libby Richards, Jacqui Portway and Peter Riding at the 2024 Remembrance Day ceremony in Saffron Walden. Also supporting the Initiative in the parade were Judith Rowland and Jane & Chris Knight
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Saffron Walden Initiative (SWI) aims to improve Saffron Walden by working in partnership with local residents, businesses, non-commercial organisations and public agencies to facilitate and promote initiatives to:
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Enhance the town's appearance
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Promote the town and area
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Provide facilities and activities for all ages and interests
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Improve accessibility for residents, visitors and shoppers
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Maintain the vitality of shopping and services
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Develop community spirit
