Grove Cottage’s The Music Man Project Hertfordshire to perform at iconic Royal Albert Hall
On April 8th 2024, our local Bishop’s Stortford group, The Music Man Project Hertfordshire, run by Grove Cottage, will take part in a concert at the iconic Royal Albert Hall as part of The Music Man Project UK—a multi-award-winning, world record-breaking disability charity. The event promises to be an emotional rollercoaster, captivating both performers and […]
Tickets now available for Grove Cottage in the Park!
We are thrilled to announce the electrifying DJ Digital Pocahontas, an official Standon Calling Ambassador, as the host of this year’s ‘Grove Cottage in the Park.’ Set to take place at Sworders Field in Bishop’s Stortford, this wonderful family fun day and music festival will captivate attendees from 12pm until 8.00pm on Saturday 2nd September […]
Learning Disability Week
For 57 years Grove Cottage has been supporting those in the community with a learning disability and specialised additional needs by providing a place for our members to meet, make friends, learn new things, and have fun! We enable families and carers to have vital respite. Learning Disability Week for us is all about showing […]
Volunteers Week
This week is Volunteers Week (1-7th June 2023) and we want to say a huge thank you to all our dedicated volunteers. Grove Cottage is currently supported by 50 volunteers across our clubs and fundraising events. Without these amazing people we really would not be able to run such fantastic and important clubs/activities. To all […]
Barney is running the London Marathon for Grove Cottage!
Barney Thorp, a former volunteer at Grove Cottage is running the London Marathon this Sunday to raise money for Grove Cottage – the home of Bishop’s Stortford Mencap. Barney, 28, used to live with his family in Great Dunmow, but is now based in Andover in Hants. He said, “I am running the London Marathon […]
Grove Grows members plant trees as part of St James’ Park’s Tiny Forest initiative
Grove Grows, our weekly gardening club, joined Countryside Partnerships’ St James’ Park development on 21st March as it launched its Tiny Forest initiative. Tiny Forests is a programme run by Earthwatch Europe. The members of Grove Grows joined other community groups including The Bishop’s Stortford High School and Thorley Hill Primary School, to plant a […]
Take on a Challenge in 2023 for Grove Cottage!
You can make a difference to the lives of local people with learning disabilities whist achieving a personal goal! Whether you’re a runner, hiker or adrenaline seeker we have a whole host of challenge events to throw yourself into. Right now Grove Cottage is providing a lifeline to its members and their families and the funds you […]
Shop online and raise money for Grove Cottage
Now that Amazon Smile has closed did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Grove Cottage with Easyfundraising? There are over 7,000 brands on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, […]
Highest number of participants at this year’s Santa Dash and Reindeer Run!
Our Santa Dash and Reindeer Run held on Sunday 4th December was once again a great success which saw double the number of participants than previous years and raised an amazing £3,138! 158 Santa’s and 76 Reindeers (a total of 234) took part in the 1K and 5K routes around the grounds at Grange Paddocks and […]
Join us for our Santa Dash!
The Grove Cottage Santa Dash and Reindeer Run is back on Sunday 4th December 2022 at Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre, Rye Street, Bishops Stortford with a new 5K route which will take runners out from Grange Paddocks towards Sworders Field and back. All participants aged 13 years and over will be provided with a full […]