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PODS Christmas Card Competition & More...
PODS Christmas Card Competition
We would love you to get involved in our competition to design this years PODS Christmas Card, please submit your entries to info@podstelford.org or via our Facebook Page by 24th November. We look forward to seeing your creations!
Christmas Activities at the Moat
Monday 2nd December 7pm - Christmas Wreath Masterclass at the Albrighton Trust
Cost £40 including refreshments. To book your place, please contact Sarah Cox at A Bit of a Do shop on 01902 374858
Saturday 14th December - Make a Reindeer at the Moat
Make a reindeer woodcraft sessions at 10am or 1pm.
£10 per person, payment in advance is required.
To book a place, either telephone 01902 372441 or email moat@albrightontrust.org.uk
Saturday 21st December - Santa at the Moat
Meet Santa and receive a gift. Enjoy a twilight walk, hot chocolate, cookies and Christmas stories.
Cost £15 per child. Dress code PJ's or casual clothing.
Payment in advance is required, please book by calling us on 01902 372441 or email moat@albrightontrust.org.uk
Events at the Forge - Kids Repair Cafe and Breakfast with the Blokes
The Forge have added some new events to their calendar,
The Big Fix - Repair Cafe for Kids on Saturday 15th February 2020
This Repair Cafe for children at Forge is part of The Big Fix on the 15th February. Where Repair Cafes will be active on the same day celebrating and marking the need to stop throwing so many things away.The Forge are running 2 sessions at their first Children Repair Cafe at 10am-11am and 11.30am-12.30pm. Suitable for children aged 5-15 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult that remains involved in the activity. Please note: you only need to book tickets for the children taking part.
Places will be limited so please ensure you book via the following link: Repair Cafe for Kids
Breakfast with the Blokes - Launches Monday 6th January 2020
In January 2020 'Breakfast with the Blokes' will be every Monday morning 9.30am-11am. The meet-up will include different discussions each week.
Breakfast is £4 per person and includes tea/coffee and breakfast.
Age 16 + They are happy to welcome young dads (with a little one).
Distance Learning Courses
Distance Learning courses available through the National Careers Service. New learners are now able to create an online account if they are interested, please see the poster below for details.
Digital Inclusion in Libraries
Basic IT support is available in Telford & Wrekin Libraries across the week, please see the poster below for details.
Mark Taylor Support Ltd - Family Cinema Trip
Mark Taylor Support Ltd have announced it's first Christmas Family Cinema Trip, taking place on Monday 23rd December at 10am (no trailers). To register your interest, please email: enquiries@marktaylorsupportltd.co.uk
How Public Funds Can Be Used to Support the Mobility Needs of Disabled People
As part of its independent work programme, SSAC (Social Security Advisory Committee) is conducting research that examines how public funds can be used most effectively to support the mobility needs of disabled people. They would like to hear from anyone who has experience of and evidence on the Motability Scheme. They are keen to hear about the experience of those who may be eligible for the Motability Scheme but have not taken it up. To find out more and how you can take part in the consultation, please click the link: How Public Funds Can Be Used to Support the Mobility Needs of Disabled People
This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 3rd December 2019
Christmas at Derwen
Festive fun is in the air across Derwen College, near Oswestry, on 13th December, where families can enjoy tea with Santa, a home-cooked Christmas dinner and late night shopping for unique seasonal gifts and plants. The specialist Gobowen college, which provides work placements for students in its commercial shopping and leisure areas, will be spreading Christmas cheer with late night opening for seasonal shoppers.
For more information, you can visit their website: www.visitderwen.co.uk or telephone 01691 661234.
PODS Parent Carer Forum Annual Survey 2019 *Win £100 Shopping Voucher*
We have developed this survey as an overview of the 'State of Telford' for our families who have a child with any disability or additional need (aged 0-25 years) and appreciate your comments and input. It shouldn't take longer than 15 minutes to complete and we've set it out with lots of tick options.
We have included questions regarding core health, social care, education and community and also to ask about gaps in services that families have told us about.
This will help us to feedback into services and providers and to help us understand what is important to you and your family.
*We respect your right to remain anonymous, or by giving details we will enter you into a prize draw to win a £100 voucher of your choice.
Thank you for helping us to "Make A Difference"
Jayne Stevens
Participation Co-ordinator
To take part in the survey please click the following link: PODS Parent Carer Forum Annual Survey 2019
Forum News Update From Jayne Stevens - Participation Co-ordinator
Morning everyone :) weekly update so here goes!
We've had our first 'steering meeting' in our new office space and it was great to also welcome some of our newer team members too to meet the team. Our meetings with commissioners are continuing as we start widening discussions around short breaks, we've also started on our designated pathway around 'inclusion and acceptance' and we're looking to contact lots of local organisations to ask what support or training they might need to help them to help our families feel more supported - if you have any ideas or suggestions we would like to hear them too please. We've been invited to the SNAC @ HRPC (special needs adventure centre @ Hollinswood & Randlay Parish Council) who are also working with local groups and Little Rascals.
We've set dates for the coming year for our family groups for Admaston, Park Lane, plans for some half term and evening activities and also looking at other venues.
On Friday we went along to a conference about Autism and distressed behaviour- it was really good and I've shared some clips over on the pods chatspace group as a starting point. The learning from this will help support discussions around opportunities that need to be discussed and where we have highlighted gaps in services.
This week I'll be in the office at beginning of the week and then travelling to Rotherham to discuss the 'voices' project and onto 'leading your forum' day 2 training (must remember to find my notes from last month!).
Continued thanks to my parent reps and volunteers and trustees for attending meetings and involvement in key work areas.
Jayne Stevens - Participation Co-ordinator
Come and join us at our New Look Family Groups throughout 2019!...
Sunday 24th November 2019: Wacky Warehouse Family Group from 12pm-1.30pm (Please Note: Change of time for this session only) at the Wacky Warehouse, Bridge Builder Pub, Wrekin Retail Park, Arleston, Telford, TF1 2DE. To book your place, please click here
Tuesday 26th November 2019: PODS Forum Park Lane Family Group from 12.30pm-2.30pm at Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Telford, TF7 5QZ. To book your place, please click here
Monday 2nd December 2019: PODS Forum Admaston Family Group from 10am-12pm at Admaston House, Admaston, Telford, TF5 0BN. To book your place, please click here
Tuesday 17th December 2019: PODS Forum Park Lane Family Group from 12.30pm-2.30pm at Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Telford, TF7 5QZ. To book your place, please click here
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Kerrie Seagrave
Project Administrator on behalf of PODS Parent Carer Forum.
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