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Easter Fun!!

PODS & Face 2 Face Easter Family Group

We will be holding our Easter Family Group on Monday 9th April 2018 from 10.00am–12.00pm at Admaston House, Admaston,Telford, TF5 0BN. Come and join us for some Easter Fun, we look forward to seeing you all!

Pirates & Princesses Easter Celebrations​

Pirates & Princesses are holding their Easter Celebrations in their Exclusive SEN Session on Sunday 1st April, from 10am-12pm. Normal admission prices apply, the price will include, unlimited Bouncy Castle, Crafts, Easter egg hunt, and special guests! 

The Albrighton Trust Moat and Gardens – Easter Activities

Tuesday 10th April – Wild about Nature: Explore and discover nature through a series of fun activities, outdoor clothing essential - 10 & 1pm sessions. £5 per person (Prior Booking Essential)

Thursday 12th April – Coached Angling: Coaches available to help novice and inexperienced anglers, Equipment supplied - 10am & 1pm sessions. £5 per person (Prior Booking Essential)

Please contact them on 01902 372441 or email moat@albrightontrust.org.uk

Little Rascals Easter SEN Sessions

​Little Rascals have several SEN Sessions on over the Easter holiday, their regular sessions are on every Wednesday at 6.15pm and Saturdays at 8.30am. Please note, Wednesday 4th April, they will be having a mini disco with low level music and disco lighting. They are also holding 2 extra sessions on the Mondays throught the holiday from 8.30am to 11am, for more information visit their Facebeook page https://www.facebook.com/uklittlerascals/​

An Inclusive Easter party at St Johns Church, Muxton. 

​An Inclusive Easter Party is being held on Thursday 5th April at St Johns Church, Muxton. For more information, please contact Helen Edwards on 0778 995 0577.

Free Thursday for Children @The Wakes: Pom Pom Chicks & Rabbits​

Join The Wakes to make pom pom chicks and rabbits a chance to learn, share ideas and skills . This activity is aimed at children as part of the Easter break - please note children must be accompanied by an adult who will also support the activity. It is free to attend - drop in between 10-2pm and meet like-minded people - all abilities, ages and capabilities welcome. For more information please click on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/908901792604800/

Funky Friday is Back!!

Funky Friday will be back on Friday 6th April.

​Weekly Update from Jayne Stevens (Participation Co-ordinator)...​

Good Afternoon. My week has ended with listening to a little bird in my cherry tree whistling its' head off - happy little soul :) Just a few meetings this week - we've met with FairHome regarding supported housing options - very very initial discussions yet to be honest! Then into co-training with Shana for F2F training with the lovely team of trainee befrienders. We've had two full-on days with Planning Tools Workshops and the feedback from families has been great - proper hearts and minds stuff - we've had a positive and affirming message that the social care team want to continue with this work (see the update and feedback in our chatspace group). We've had cupcakes at our family group in Dawley today and attended a webinar on how we can reach the seldom heard groups.

On a personal note, my experience as a sandwich carer has been highlighted with a social worker meeting for mum, finally got some answers and a fair bit of persistence, albeit I've run out of time to make a phone call today! Whoops! Matthew's specialist college placement is moving along nicely without any major hiccups, meanwhile my daughter Jess (mainstream) had a great parents evening although the stress of even thinking about exams is getting to her so we're going to check out the Kooth service and see what help they can offer - anyone else tried it?

I'd also like to take this opportunity to let you know that I'm a Governor at Haughton School and I can be contacted via the Haughton school website directly about anything that needs to be brought to the attention of the school or staff there.

Oh, and last but not least - the newsletters are being packed and the envelopes been stuck with stamps by Kerrie so watch out for a splash of colour landing on your doormats anytime soon!

Come and join us at our Family Groups...

Monday 26th March 2018: Your Voice + Family Resources from 6pm-8pm at Pirates and Princesses, Unit 17, Cedar Court, Halesfield 17, Telford, TF7 4PF​. **Please note a change of time for this session only, next month it will be back to 5pm-7pm**

Monday 9th April 2018: Your Voice + Family Resources, and Easter Fun from 10.00am–12.00pm at Admaston House, Admaston,Telford, TF5 0BN

Thursday 12th April 2018: Your Voice + Family Resources from 7.00pm – 9.00pm at Elephant and Castle Pub, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2ET. Free car parking: Station Road Car Park (Entrance just after Royal British Legion. Postcode TF4 2NW) 

Wednesday 18th April 2018: Your Voice + Family Resources from 9.30am – 11.30am at Hollinswood Community Centre, 7 Downemead, Telford, TF3 2EW
Free car parking available at front of shops.

We would like to wish all our Families a very Happy Easter!

Thank you for reading our latest bulletin.

Kerrie Seagrave

Project Administrator on behalf of PODS Parent Carer Forum.

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