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Ironbridge Early Birds Sessions & Lots More...

Ironbridge Early Birds Sessions

Sharing from Ironbridge...

"A special early opening for families with children who would enjoy the museum at a quieter time. This would particularly suit those with ASD and other sensory processing differences. 

On the first Saturday of the month, we open the museum exclusively before hours, and wherever possible will have adjusted operations and/or lowered volume levels on exhibits. Enjoy exploring at your own pace or take part in a museum led activity.

There is no upper or lower age limit for this, but children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. £2 per participant; two carers/parents free per booking, additional carers/parents £2 per person.

Pre booking advisable, but you can turn up on the day.

Please note, Enginuity opens to the public at 10am; you are welcome to stay after this time but should be aware that noise levels will increase, and that an entrance ticket will be required."

To book, please click here: Ironbridge Early Birds Sessions 

Short Breaks Newsletter - April 2023

Sharing from Telford & Wrekin Council...

"Spring is right around the corner and the days are getting longer! There are lots of exciting activities going on over the Easter holidays, detailed on this newsletter and on our social media pages. If you are celebrating, Happy Easter, and if not, enjoy your long bank holiday weekend!"

To read the newsletter in full, please click here: Short Breaks Newsletter - April 2023

PODS Befriender Telephone Training

Do you have some time to spare to spend listening and supporting other oarent carers on a 1:1 basis?  Why not become a PODS Befriender? 

PODS Befriending Scheme offers emotional support to parent carers who have a child with a disability or additional need. Many parents find it invaluable to have another parent to talk to who can listen and understand without judgement. 

We are running PODS Befriender Telephone Training on Thursday 27th April from 12pm-2pm, if you'd like to find out more about the Befriending Scheme or to book on the training, please email Kerrie: kerrie@podstelford.org

Befriending Scheme Family Group

Thursday 20th April 2023 from 10am-12pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

Do you fancy a cuppa and a natter in a friendly, non-judgemental environment? Join us at our PODS Befriending Scheme Family Group, at ​PODS Hub.

For a chance to have a catch up, find out more about the Befriending Scheme and access non-judgemental befriending peer support with fellow parent carers.

Places must be pre-booked. We look forward to seeing you there.

To book, please click here: Befriending Scheme Family Group

Short Breaks Market Place Event

Wednesday 5th July 2023 from 11-7pm Telford and Wrekin CVS, Suite 12 & 15, Hazeldine House, Central Telford, Telford, TF3 4JL

Please see the poster below for details on the upcoming Short Breaks Market Place Event, more information to follow.

Beam Workshops for Parents & Professionals 

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"Shropshire Beam are pleased to provide Virtual workshops for Parents & Professionals from May 2023. All virtual workshops will take around an hour.

Details below, all you need to do is click on link at the appropriate time of chosen workshop. All workshop will be done via MS Teams Video call, we are unable to record sessions. The workshops are derived to be informative and engaging sessions, please be willing to participate during the sessions.

There are three Workshops which will be rolled out at midday to enable more people to attend" 

Please see details below and links to click on at the time of the workshop:

• Wednesday 10th May at 4pm for approximately 1 hour - Sleep Support

• Wednesday 17th May at 4pm for approx 1.5 hours - Supporting and understanding Self-harm 

• Wednesday 24th May at 4pm for approx 1 hour - Wellbeing Planning

• Wednesday 31st May 4pm for approx 1 hour - Managing Anxiety

• Wednesday 7th June at 4pm for approximately 1 hour - Sleep Support

• Wednesday 14th June at 4pm for approx 1.5 hours - Supporting and Understanding Self-Harm 

• Wednesday at 21st June 4pm for approx 1 hour - Wellbeing Planning

• Wednesday 28th June 4pm for approx 1 hour - Managing Anxiety

SEN Magazine - March/April Issue

In the March/April issue of SEN Magazine, you will find articles on the following:

• Perceptions of Dyslexia
• Music and Autism
• Energy Accounting
• Book Reviews

To read those articles and the magazine in full, please click here: SEN Magazine - March/April Issue

Save the Date for PODS Picnic in the Park at a New Venue!!

Monday 7th August 2023 from 10am-4pm at Charlton School, Apley, Avenue, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3FA

Please see the poster below for PODS Picnic in the Park at a new venue, further details will follow soon.

Information from Telford & Wrekin Community Champions

World Parkinson’s Day- 11th April 2023

World Parkinson’s Day takes place on 11 April every year to raise awareness of Parkinson's.

Parkinson’s UK share: Living with Parkinson's is tougher than people think. But it doesn’t define you. You are still you. You can still do amazing things in spite of Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is different for everyone. Different symptoms, different experiences. Diagnosis is scary and there’s currently no cure. Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging but one thing stands out. The Parkinson’s community is bright and brilliant.

Find out more about World Parkinson’s day along with general support and information at Parkinson‘s UK

Hayfever- as Featured in April’s Healthy Telford Newsletter

Tips to manage hay fever symptoms:

For those looking to manage their symptoms as effectively as possible, the following handy tips are well worth trying:

• If possible, stay indoors when the pollen count is high. To check the pollen count in your area, the Met Office provides up-to-date information on the pollen forecast for five days ahead.
• Plan outdoor activities for afternoons. Pollen levels are at their highest in the morning, rising with the warming air, and again in the evening when it’s cooling down. Keep windows and doors closed during these times.
• Don’t hang clothes out to dry as they may pick up pollen.
• Protect your eyes and mouth. Consider wearing wraparound sunglasses and use petroleum jelly around your nostrils to trap pollen.
• Shower and change when you come indoors to wash pollen off.
• Avoid large grassy areas, woodland, cutting the grass, pollutants and car fumes.
• Pick up over-the-counter treatments during your weekly supermarket shop, so you always have some available in your medicine cabinet at home.

Advice can also be obtained from the NHS website. See more Healthy Telford content or check out Healthy Telford’s Facebook.

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management

Do you or anyone you know have Type 2 Diabetes? Would you like help to understand and manage it better? If so, you can sign up to NHS-approved group-structured education programmes which are free to anyone with Type 2 Diabetes. For more information or to book a place on the free X-PERT Diabetes Prevention and Management 6 week course, contact Shropshire Community Health on 01743 277696 or shropcom.xpertdiabetes@nhs.net

Action for Happiness Calendar - Active April 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.

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.