Saffron Walden Town Council’s joint venture with UCAN and Enterprise East, the Jubilee Hub in Saffron Walden is a place to connect, share, learn and grow.
Jubilee Hub is located at 3 Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EH.
Be part of our community
The Jubilee Hub is a community centre with a focus on family, children and young people, and community. The partnership brings together the experience, insight and expertise of the three community focused organisations to deliver a programme of inclusive activities. The initial schedule was launched on Monday 17th April 2023, and will be regularly updated once we conclude a more in-depth consultation with the community. These initial activities are the ones requested by residents at our pop-up sessions in the build-up to the soft launch.
Monday morning
Meet Up Monday, including Pushchair Pitstop – 10 am to 12 pm
The Jubilee Hub is open each Monday morning as part of the national “Meet Up Mondays” campaign to promote inclusion and reduce loneliness and isolation. We provide free tea, coffee, biscuits and chat, and the chance to make some new friends and share your life experiences. We will occasionally have guests of interest and some games to play. Swap children’s toys & clothes with other parents.
Monday afternoon
Singing for the Soul – 2 pm to 3 pm
Join us each Monday afternoon for a sing along. If the weather is nice, we’ll gather outside around our beautiful bandstand. Selection of music styles and no experience / ability required – we are singing songs we love just for the fun of it! Light refreshments available to attendees for small donation.
Tuesday morning
Stay safe, stay well – 10 am to 12 pm
Advice for people. Crime prevention, scam awareness, hints & tips. Winter warmth support including coat exchange.
Tuesday afternoon
Support Groups – 2 pm to 4 pm
A variety of support groups for specific health conditions, such as Parkinson’s Café (2nd Tuesday of the month), Diabetes prevention.
Wednesday morning
Community Groups – 10 am to 12 pm
Monthly support groups hosted by local charities, such as Support for Sight and Fibromyalgia Café.
Wednesday afternoon
Building Buddies – 2pm to 4pm
A spin-off from UCAN’s very successful Men in Shed project “Essex Shed Network”, Tools Down is for men who can’t make it to a physical men’s shed for health or practical reasons. We provide a range of table-based making and mending activities, as well as a chance to chat and socialise. Light refreshments available to attendees for small donation.
Thursday Morning
Wellbeing Hub including My Weight Matters – 10 am to 12 pm
Join our health matters team each Thursday morning for advice and support with leading a healthier and more active life. We will have representatives on hand from local GP surgeries, health coaches, information about local groups and activities and you can also sign up free to the My Weight Matters weight loss programme, with weekly weigh-ins and support through the programme. Light refreshments available to attendees for small donation.
Thursday Afternoon
Warm Welcome 12 pm to 3 pm
A warm welcome is guaranteed every Thursday at the Jubilee Hub, with a free light lunch provided between 12 pm and 2 pm and then we have tea, coffee and biscuits until 3 pm. Everyone welcome! Also, Café Clare drop in (St Clare’s Hospice).
Friday Morning
Digital Buddies – 10 am to 12 pm
Join Ali and Adam each Friday morning for help and guidance with making the most of your technology! We have a particular focus on how to use your smartphone and tablet to access online health service and apps, including how to use the NHS app to make appointments, request medication and access your medical records. This is a drop-in session – no appointment needed. Light refreshments available to attendees for small donation.
Friday Afternoon
Jubilee Hub Artist Hour. Price £3 per person
An instructor-led weekly art group. This is an inclusive group open to all ages and abilities – you don’t need to be a skilled artist – just have the desire to be creative and express yourself through painting. Light refreshments available for attendees for a donation. There is a small charge of £3 per person per week to attend, so cover instructor and material costs.
Community Fridge
Saffron Walden Town Council is delighted to offer a community fridge as part of Jubilee Hub offering, for everyone’s use. The Jubilee Hub Partnership comprises Saffron Walden Town Council, Uttlesford Community Action Network (UCAN) and Enterprise East Group CIC (EE). Working together, its aim is to shape activities and services to meet the needs of the community whilst providing a community space for other activities / hirers.
The recently opened community fridge (managed by UCAN) located in the lobby, is stocked daily with fresh fruit and vegetables donated by local food outlets, along with still good to eat items like bread, cakes and drinks; it’s primary focus is on food waste rather than food poverty and is available for everyone’s use – no appointment is necessary. It operates whilst Jubilee Hub is open – weekdays only, between 9.30am – 4pm.
Said a SWTC spokesperson, “Making good use of this food, is not only a great way to supplement the Uttlesford Foodbank offer for residents, but also reduces food wastage in our town”.
If your Saffron Walden food / hospitality business would like to be involved with this worthwhile enterprise, collection arrangements can be made at the end of the day on either an ad hoc basis or as a regular arrangement. Please email connect@ucan.org.uk to register your interest.
Be Part of Our Community
For more information about these activities or to find out about the Saffron Walden Community Fridge, please email jubilee.hub@ucan.org.uk. You can also follow Jubilee Hub – www.facebook.com/jubileehubsaffronwalden
Whilst UCAN and EE are SWTC’s primary partners, the aim is to work with all community support agencies and groups across Saffron Walden to enhance and improve the quality of life for its residents. For information about the use of the Hub by community groups / charities during daytime hours, email events@saffronwalden.gov.uk and these will be duly considered alongside the activity programme provided.
For private hire bookings during weekday evenings and at weekends, email bookings@saffronwalden.gov.uk
