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PODS PFA Open Room, MenSpace & Lots More...

PODS PFA Open Room

Tuesday 16th May 2023 from 12pm-2pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

Join us for the first PfA Open Room of 2023!  

This group is aimed at those parents/carers of young people aged between 14 and 25 to have a chat and share experiences over tea, coffee, and biscuits. During the group, I will be introducing myself, explaining my role, how I may be able to help your young people, and what form that help can take. It will also give you a chance to raise any concerns and share ideas and experiences.  

This will be a regular support group going forward. If you are unable to make it, please feel free to contact Matt on: matt@podstelford.org

To book your place, please click here: PODS PFA Open Room

PODS MenSpace

Wednesday 17th May 2023 from 12pm-2pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

A chance to put the world to rights over cake and coffee! Join us at the MenSpace group. A group dedicated to male carers.

These groups are guided by you, you can talk about whatever you want, and give us all chance to help each other out. You will also be able to influence how these groups run in the future by feeding back what you want from the group and how we can achieve this. 

To book your place, please click here: PODS MenSpace

PODS Buddy Scheme

We are pleased to annouce we have a new PODS Buddy Scheme.

A PODS Buddy offers support to parent carers that may find it difficult to make that first step to attend a family group.

Our friendly PODS Buddy would meet you at the door, walk in with you, and stay with you at the family group, to make sure you are comfortable and not alone.

All our Buddies are parent carers, and have all had to make that first step, so they know how you’re feeling and are there to support you.

For more information or to enquire about having a PODS Buddy, please contact kerrie@podstelford.org or call: 07309 753044.

PODS Forum and Befriending Scheme Cake Decoration Family Group

Wednesday 17th May 2023 from 10am-11.30am at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

Come and join us at PODS Family Group at the PODS Hub for a chat, relax and meet with friendly faces. Some of our Befrienders will be available on the day to offer a listening ear and emotional support too should you need it.

In this session we will be learning some tips and tricks on Cake Decoration. All the items/ingredients needed will be provided by PODS. In case of any allergies, please let us know in advance as this will help us to provide the correct ingredients for you on the day. Booking is essential.

To book your place, please click here: PODS Forum and Befriending Scheme Cake Decoration Family Group

PODS Blists Hill Family Group

Wednesday 24th May 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 your place, please click here: PODS Blists Hill Family Group

PODS Code Club

Monday 15th May 2023 from 3.45pm to 4.45pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

PODS Code Club is running sessions for children from 7-13 years old during Term Time. The children will be learning to code in SCRATCH. Along with learning how to code, the children will also be building upon their skills like problem solving, collaboration and communication. 

Session costs are non-refundable, parent/carer/PA must remain on site for the duration of the session. Please ensure every child/young person attending has a ticket, those attending without a ticket will be turned away. Adult tickets are NOT required.

To book your place, please click here: PODS Code Club

PODS Flash Raffle

King Charles III Commemorative Coronation Teddy Bear.

At just £2 a go "you have to be in it to win it".

Live draw THURSDAY 4th MAY at 1pm. Simply message how many goes you would like and PLEASE comment on the Facebook post on the Fundraising Group when you have paid. Please see the Bank Details below:

HSBC
MRS E PEARCE
40-10-00
78749124

All proceeds go to help with the continued support, events and activities PODS offer to our disabled and special needs families that we support in Telford. Please Like, join and share our Facebook page with your friends and family. Good Luck.

PODS May Activity Sessions

Join PODS this May for a variety of activities! Bookings via Ticketsource. Parent/carer attendance required. To book, please click on the links below:

Cake Making 

Blists Hill 

Games 

Crafts 

Inflata Nation - SOLD OUT

Enginuity 

Wolf Yoga - SOLD OUT

Active Session 

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.

Taylor Support's The Power of Play Service

Please see the poster below for details on Taylor Support's The Power of Play Service.

Information from Telford & Wrekin Community Champions

Breast Cancer Awareness Event - 13th May 2023

MIND’s Tree Planting Day - 13th May 2023

Free Coffee Morning, St Georges Parish Centre

Action for Happiness Calendar - Meaningful May 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.