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PODS Blists Hill Family Group, Social Groups & Lots More...

PODS Blists Hill Family Group

Friday 24th March 2023 from 10am-12pm at Blists Hill Victorian Town, Telford, TF7 5UD

Come and join us  at PODS Family Group in Blists Hill Victorian Town for a chat, relax  and meet with friendly faces. Ask us for some advice or just enjoy a walk around the village.

Please note a facemask is required in some parts of the village. Tickets are available at a subsidised cost of £3.00 per person. PODS will provide 1 tea/coffee/soft drink to each person booked, however you will have to purchase your own other refreshments if required. Places are limited and booking is essential, open to all PODS members living in Telford and Wrekin.

Please note that the tickets are non-refundable. Children, of any age, are welcome however if they are under 2 years old, no ticket is required. We will be meeting at the entrance at 10am, please let us know if you will be late or can no longer make it so as the group can enter on time.

To book, please click here: PODS Blists Hill Family Group

PODS Social Group (for 14-17 year olds)

Friday 24th March 2023 from 6pm-7.30pm at PODS Hub, Telford, TF2 9TU

PODS is hosting a Board Games evening for young people aged 14 years to 17 years. The young people are free to “Bring their Own Boardgames” to play too. Parents/carers to stay on the site during the session.

To book, please click here: PODS Social Group (for 14-17 year olds)

PODS Social Group (for 18-25 year olds)

Friday 31st March 2023 from 6pm-7.30pm at PODS Hub, Telford, TF2 9TU

PODS is hosting a Board Games evening for young people aged 18 years to 25 years 

The young people are free to “Bring their Own Board games” to play too. Parents/carers to stay on the site during the session.

To book, please click here: PODS Social Group (for 18-25 year olds)

Research Project: Exploring the Sensory Needs of Children with Autism using AAC

Sharing extract from Rebecca Courtney a final year Speech and Language Therapy student...

"I am a final year Speech and Language Therapy student completing my dissertation on the topic of sensory needs in children with Autism using AAC (communication aids). This information will help us to understand what communication aid attributes can accommodate the sensory challenges and needs of children with Autism.

We would like to interview a small number of forum users (between 3-5) who, are parents/ carers of children with aided AAC systems that have been using the system for at least a year. The children will not be participants but we are looking for parents of children who, are of school age 4-18. Have an official diagnosis of Autism, have sensory hypersensitivity needs."

If you would like to take part in the research project, please email Rebecca at: 20022931@stu.mmu.ac.uk.

AFC Telford United are Hosting ENGLAND VS GERMANY Men’s Deaf Football Game at The Bucks Head Stadium

Friday 24th March 2023. Kick off will be 7:45pm at AFC Telford United

Sharing from Telford & Wrekin Council...

"Telford and Wrekin council have very kindly been offered a series of free tickets for this event to offer to our local community groups for children and young people. The tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis with limited availability. This is a great opportunity not to be missed and is a great way of involving our children and young people in a local community sport. If you would like tickets, please use the link below to place a free order – please ensure you detail how many tickets you require and the child’s age.

https://forms.gle/4GuJau3ET9BRYbDE9

Tickets will be allocated next week, and they will be placed in Darby House reception for collection before Friday – if you are unable to collect from Darby House the tickets will be left on the gate for entry at AFCTU.

AFCTU has full wheelchair accessibility with designated seating areas for siblings’ family and friends. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us via email: becky.shelley@telford.gov.uk

We hope to see as many of you there as possible.

PODS March Activity Sessions

Come and join PODS for a variety of activity sessions during March!

Booking is essential and should be made via Ticketsource. Places are limited and are sold on a first come first served basis. Please email jeannie@podstelford.org for more information. Parent/carer attendance is required.

To book on to the activities, please click on the links below:                                                                                                    

Crafts 

Blists Hill                                                           

Telford Town Park & Football 

PODS Warm Hub Activities

Enjoy free activities run by PODS!

Come and meet new people, all ages are welcome and you don't need to be a member of PODS to attend. Free refreshments are available.

PODS After School Clubs

Please see the poster below for details of PODS After School Clubs held at PODS Hub during Term Time. Cost is £3 per child.

To book your place, please click on the links below:

PODS Code Club

PODS Minecraft Club

PODS Lego Club - SOLD OUT

Information from Telford & Wrekin Community Champions

PALZ - Support for Professionals with Alzheimer’s

PALZ runs a local support group for professionals with Alzheimer’s. PALZ share that the purpose of their group is to provide people, who have held challenging and demanding jobs and who are now living with Alzheimer’s (or dementia form other causes) with a social environment that relates to their previous working environment of peer support and mental challenge. They share that their sessions aim to increase self-respect and confidence as well as providing mental stimulation. Find out more here: PALZ

Visual Impairment Support Group

Southwater Library are re-launching their VI (visually impaired) support group on 2nd Thursday of every month 11-12pm.

Action for Happiness Calendar -  Mindfulness March 2023

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Thank you for reading our latest Ebulletin, please stay safe & well. 

Kerrie Seagrave, Member Support Co-ordinator

on behalf of PODS Parent Carer Forum.

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