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​More September News, Golf Sessions & Shining Stars...

Golf Sessions

Golf sessions for children and young people (up to 25 years) – Wednesdays 7 - 8pm at the Shropshire Golf Club, Muxton. Learn to play golf with professional golf coach Mark Shervill, who is an excellent teacher. Free of charge - Funded by the Wooden Spoon children’s charity. Starts Weds 20th September - Just turn up any Wednesday.

For more details call Mark Shervill on 07734461678.

Cerebra Sleep Conference

Cerebra share some fantastic resources and information and this is their latest - Sleep and Children with Learning Disabilities - we hope some of it is helpful to you: http://w3.cerebra.org.uk/whats-on/cerebra-sleep-conference/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=july17

Shining Stars

Shining Stars in a Special Needs Group for children aged 0-5 it is run by friendly, experienced Parent/Carers, the group is held every Friday 1pm-2.30pm at the Family Room, Shortwood Children's Centre, Limeklin Lane, Wellington, TF1 2JA. 

For more information email: shiningstars2017@hotmail.com

Albrighton Trust - Half Term Activities

Albrighton Trust have the following activities during the half term break in October:

Tuesday 24th October 2017 - Creative Craft Sessions - 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm

Thursday 26th October 2017 - Coached Angling Sessions - 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm

Thursday 26th October 2017 - Create Bug Hotel - 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm

Please book your place by calling 01902 372441 or emailing moat@albrightontrust.org.uk

Funky Friday

Funky Friday are holding their next disco for young adults (aged 15+) with SEN/Disabilities on Friday 6th October from 7pm-9.30pm. For more information please contact Val: 07946 717963/Liz: 07481 568524 or you can email: adamswinnerton@gmail.com

PODS Pan Disability Event - Friday 29th September from 9am - 6pm at Telford Town Centre, New Street Square (near Poundland)

We are planning to raise awareness of a number of disabilities and additional needs. We have invited a range of organisations to raise awareness and provide information on services and support available. All Families who have a Child or Young Person with a Disability or Additional Need aged 0-25 are welcome to attend our event. Please check our Facebook page for updates.

Please send an email to kerrie@podstelford.org if you would like more information on having a stall at our event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Short Breaks Discussion - Your Views - Wednesday 27th September

PODS are going to be holding Short Breaks discussions, on Wednesday 27th September, they will take place at The Wakes, Theatre Square, Oakengates, TF2 6EP. There will be two discussions held, 10am-12pm or 6pm-8pm to enable everyone to have their say. All views will be taken to the Local Authority, with the hope that moving forward things will improve. Please book your place through the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1109602915843099/

​Upcoming Family Groups...

Please come and join us at our upcoming Family Groups…

Thursday 28th September: Your Voice + Family Resources Showcase from 9.30am-11.30am at Dawley Christian Centre, High Street, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2EX.

Monday 2nd October: Your Voice + Invited Speaker + Mindfulness Taster from 10am-12pm at Admaston Community Centre, Wellington Road, Wellington, TF5 0BN.

Thursday 12th October: Your Voice + Family Resources from 7pm-9pm at Elephant & Castle, 1 High Street, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2ET.

Wednesday 18th October: Your Voice + Family Resources from 9.30am-11.30am at Hollinswood Community Centre, 7 Downemead, Telford, TF3 2EW.

Thank you for reading our latest bulletin.

Kerrie Seagrave

Project Administrator on behalf of PODS Parent Carer Forum.

We hope you enjoyed reading our latest e-bulletin - we hope you continue to find it useful. If you have any suggestions to make it better feel free to let me know.