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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.
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SAFFRON WALDEN LATE NIGHT SHOPPING 2024
WINSTANLEY CHRISTMAS LATE NIGHT SHOPPING is Friday DECEMBER 6th.
Stall holders of all types are welcome to apply - Charity, Commercial, Musicians, Food, and entertainment ideas.
Let’s make this 21st year a magnificent event.
Contact jacqui.portway@gmail.com or call for a chat 07931 534599
Click here for a charity or commercial booking form for the 2024 Winstanley Christmas Late Night Shopping on 6th December.
2023 & 2024 WINSTANLEY CHRISTMAS CHARITY LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
2023 WINSTANLEY CHRISTMAS HOUSE & GARDENS COMPETITION
2023 WINSTANLEY CHRISTMAS BUSINESS & SHOP WINDOWS COMPETITION
2023 WRITE A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS COMPETITION
2023 INITIATIVE 20 YEARS ANNIVERSARY
2023 DANCE IN THE SQUARE
INITIATIVE STREET FURNITURE SURVEYS
TWO LOCAL BUSINESSES
The Initiative had the pleasure of working with two local businesses to achieve a yearly update on the Winstanley Christmas Business & Shop Windows competition 2023 Trophy.
Cole’s menswear in King Street won in December, engraved by Lock Stock & Barrel.
Both of these businesses are an asset to Saffron Walden. Please support local businesses.
Winstanley Christmas Business & Shop Windows Competition Trophy
engraved by Lock Stock & Barrel
Cole's Menswear - winners of the 2023 Winstanley Christmas
Business & Shop Windows Competition
Winstanley Business & Shop Windows Awards
Christmas really has arrived early. Congratulations to everyone who took part. The Initiative arranged 4 successful Xmas events and the feedback has been wonderful.
Visit Saffron Walden for the shopping and the award winning Tuesday and Saturday markets. Many cafes, restaurants and traditional pubs plus a mixture of independent and retail chain shops and stores. Visit the museum, pop into the Tourist Information Centre to receive a free visitor’s information guide.
Merry Christmas everyone.
2023 Remembrance Day Saffron Walden Initiative Wreath
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
