<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TouchPoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering rural communities for a sustainable future together.]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:22:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thetouchpoint.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Seeking volunteers to help shape local airwaves! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The station launched to shine a spotlight on everything that makes the local area special — from community events to the individuals shaping it — and we're looking to expand our volunteer team across two distinct roles]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/seeking-volunteers-to-help-shape-local-airwaves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3263faacf8d4c8a34842ce</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28988983267d4f83a71f531338f92a71.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Women Through Midlife Health: FREE session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local GP Dr Katherine Cole will give a free educational talk on navigating the physical, emotional and hormonal changes of midlife.]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/empowering-women-through-midlife-health-free-session</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3278439b47a7f91ae5c730</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d8fd31681426425ea42891b5254eb484.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Touchpoint Active taster session at Grange Paddocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re delighted to be teaming up with Grange Paddocks in Bishop's Stortford to offer a FREE welcoming taster session for our community.]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/free-touchpoint-active-taster-session-at-grange-paddocks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04536c4c277d8732ada897</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:36:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_80049b6eac78423199903c89c49a4448~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TouchPoint Radio unveils exciting new show: Life at Audley End]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life at Audley End is an exciting new show brought to you in partnership with one of our region’s most treasured heritage destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/touchpoint-radio-unveils-exciting-new-show-life-at-audley-end</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0452b8ac68a8830fddef9d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6d07763c800c417fbf5d28f0dd1ec60f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're hiring! Project Administrator – TouchPoint Community FoodShare]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a paid, part-time role on a fixed-term basis, based at TouchPoint in Stansted Mountfitchet]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/we-re-hiring-project-administrator-touchpoint-community-foodshare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0451ce618ba45174feeb45</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_70387f60cf594611af9e7208f64ae29e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[500 Households and Counting: A Milestone for the TouchPoint Community Food Share]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s a number worth pausing to celebrate, and a testament to the work that goes into running this project week in, week out.]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/500-households-and-counting-a-milestone-for-the-touchpoint-community-food-share</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0450e4e8ad7aab1e5ef180</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf9152_2d9d4630e9324225ae55756be90815eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_980,h_552,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer with us: admin support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you organised, proactive, and looking to make a real difference in just a few hours a week? We'd love to hear from you!]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/volunteer-with-us-admin-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a327a5e73364b8eee6c013f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_52784f7258316957313541~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men's Nordic Walking Group returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not just good for physical health, it's also great for mental wellbeing, and it's suitable for all ages and abilities]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/men-s-nordic-walking-group-returns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df6dd947c3def1ffef4baa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_60db1bb15f2f4610ab8fd6d544514df9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Into Wellness: A series of evening sessions to bring calm and relaxation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bookings are now open for our Spring Into Wellness sessions: a series of evening sessions to bring calm and relaxation. ]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/spring-into-wellness-a-series-of-evening-sessions-to-bring-calm-and-relaxation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df6d5847c3def1ffef4a40</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_2277fceea18e4ffc82ec7defe747083c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW Couch to 5k running group]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIRST SESSION FRIDAY 16th JANUARY   If you are thinking about improving your fitness, why not join our supportive and friendly NEW 'Couch to 5km' running group? ⏰ When: Fridays 9.15am-10am from Friday 16th January  Where: Meet at Stansted Recreation Ground , with breakfast available afterwards at TouchPoint at Crafton Green House This is a mixed class suitable for all fitness levels, from complete beginner and up, led by a qualified instructor. These sessions are free, with donations...]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/new-couch-to-5k-running-group</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df6c95934ce577916e87c1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7ae6af8e588749aeb44234e892286f72~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the TouchPoint Community Food Share?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good food shouldn’t go to waste! Free food available at eight sessions across the local area every week.]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/what-is-the-touchpoint-community-food-share</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df6b791847596b2f53deec</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c12eddc3caac4faa8179d7c4cf24b182.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Wellness Evenings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of sessions to bring calm and relaxation.]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/winter-wellness-evenings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df6a7cc0d279b375a59888</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78276c8fc3254f39960eddb2a8f6fdbc.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you to the Stansted pubs for their charity cricket match!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to say an enormous THANK YOU to everyone that took part in the Stansted Pubs Charity Cricket Match back in the summer. Teams were fielded by The Rose &#38; Crown, The Dog &#38; Duck, the Stansted Mountifitchet Social Club, The Queen's Head and the King's Arms. They raised an incredible amount of money , and recently presented cheques for £971 to us for our Christmas Kids Appeal, and to the lovely team at the Huw Johnson Club for adults with learning disabilities. This donation will make a...]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/thank-you-to-the-stansted-pubs-for-their-charity-cricket-match</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692c07d60fb1cdad05635b7c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf9152_e1ed0137ffc3495bb395df871af5e850~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you have some spare time this Christmas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered about volunteering with us, but can't commit to regular hours?

If you have some free time over the Christmas period, we would love to hear from you!]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/do-you-have-some-spare-time-this-christmas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692b20e660ee78866f1dc901</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf9152_27613ce184054daf95e9a6f520bccd58~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our 2025 Kids Christmas Appeal is now live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[TouchPoint is delighted to announce the launch of the TouchPoint Kids Christmas Gifts Appeal 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/our-2025-kids-christmas-appeal-is-now-live</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692b1cbece8000f2f4b8ed06</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf9152_1d337b42784e4a18bfc08362ae1fddf0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share your knowledge and passion]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Would you like to bring your enthusiasm for local matters to our new community radio station, TouchPoint Radio?]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/share-your-knowledge-and-passion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692af74960ee78866f1d74ed</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:40:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf9152_ec6b38899b2043c7a60e0583b4bd1b38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memory Lane Café dementia support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our new 'Memory Lane' Café is for those living with dementia, and their loved ones and carers. It takes place every Monday morning, between 10am and 12pm, here at TouchPoint, Crafton Green House, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted CM24 8AQ. We provide refreshments and a warm welcome, come along and make new friends and share your experiences. It is free to attend, and you can stay for as long as you wish. There are optional activities for those who would enjoy them. Parking is available right outside...]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/memory-lane-caf%C3%A9-dementia-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692b18629d72494daea05b0a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf9152_f947507d546a4363ae12038baa280c44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the community: find out about volunteering with TouchPoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[TouchPoint is a community sustainability charity based in Uttlesford, and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/join-the-community-volunteering-with-touchpoint</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e689fda0ce129919323eba</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:37:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1691a921dfec4d4f8637b1c7ffa2528a.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe: Easy Niramish (traditional Bengali vegetable stir fry)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This recipe is a tasty and versatile curry based around peppers and potatoes - and was shared with us by local restaurateur Karim Ullah.]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/recipe-easy-niramish-traditional-bengali-vegetable-stir-fry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692c4681bdf3aa73170d2863</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf9152_8372ff83f5c141f2b200554c7f4e15c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_705,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chair Boogie class in Wimbish]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re delighted to bring our Chair Boogie class to Wimbish. Join us for a class of seated activities, to uplifting music. The level is suitable for all: improve your fitness and have fun at the same time! Our qualified instructor will guide you through the movements at a pace to suit you. All you need to do is wear something comfy that you can stretch in. These sessions are free, with donations welcomed, so that they are accessible to everyone. You are also very welcome to stay afterwards for...]]></description><link>https://www.thetouchpoint.org/post/chair-boogie-class-in-wimbish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692af8ccce8000f2f4b8a454</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf9152_e05ff127f07248c893151acdf52b19d0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_980,h_560,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alice Whitaker</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>