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Post 16 Transport Workshop, PODS Half Term Activities & Lots More...

POST 16 Transport Workshop

Wednesday 14th June from 10am-11am at Telford & Wrekin CVS, Suite 12 & 15, Hazeldine House, Telford Central Square, Telford, TF3 4JL

At the Post 16 Travel Assistance Workshop you will be able to find out about:

• Post 16 Travel Assistance – What the Policy says
• Are you eligible to apply?
• Personal Travel Budgets, Bursaries & contributions
• Independent Travel Training – what is it, how it works and how to apply
• Receive help using the new application system
• Opportunity to ask questions

To book your place, please click here: POST 16 Transport Workshop

PODS May Half Term Sessions

Join us this May half-term holiday for a variety of sessions.

Visit the links below for bookings and more information. Parents/carers are required to attend. Open to all ages and siblings are welcome.

Sensory Room Hire (various dates/times) 

Minecraft 

Games 

Enginuity

PODS Pamper Event

Wednesday 7th June at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

In order to recognise and support our parents/carers, PODS is holding a Pamper Session for the families.

The session is being held over 2 time slots of an afternoon one and an evening one to enable maximum members to be able to join us.

Please book your slot and arrive just 5 mins before your booked time slot to avoid waiting.

The treatments available on the day are : Eyebrow Threading, Upper lip threading, Head Massage, Basic Manicure, Basic Pedicure, Nail painting, Gel Nails and Reiki.  All treatments will cost just £5 each. Along with this, tea, coffee and cake and biscuits will also be available for everyone attending.

To book your time slot, please click here: PODS Pamper Event

PODS Social Group - Draw Anime (for 12-25 year olds)

Friday 9th June 2023 from 6pm-7pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawkworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

We are hosting a PODS Social Group to learn how to draw Anime Characters. This session is open to young people aged 12 years to 25 years and their siblings. Tickets cost £3 per young person attending.

All the materials needed will be provided to all the young people booked. They are welcome to bring their own anime creations if they want to. Parents/carers to stay on the site during the session. All tickets are non-refundable.

To book your place, please click here: PODS Social Group - Draw Anime (for 12-25 year olds)

PODS June Activity Sessions

Join PODS this June for a variety of activities! Open to children and young people. Parent/carer attendance is required and bookings must be completed via Ticketsource.

If an activity is fully booked, you can email Jeannie: jeannie@podstelford.org to be put on a waitlist.

Games 

Blists Hill 

Card Making & Crafts 

Active Session 

Inflata Nation - SOLD OUT

Painting 

Enginuity 

Makaton Sessions

Sarah, The Makaton Tutor is pleased to announce that on Friday 2nd June from 1pm to 2pm, she will be running a
FREE Makaton Taster Session as part of the forthcoming PODS (Parents Opening Doors) Family Session at The Hub Newport.

After Sarah's session there will be a PODS Family Crafting Session from 2pm-3pm.

Please see the posters below of further details.

Derwen College Parent Carer Open Day - Thursday 8th June 2023

Thursday 8th June 2023 from 10.30am-3.30pm at Derwen College Whittington Road Gobowen SY11 3JA

Who is the Open Day for?

• Parent carers who may be seeking admission to Derwen College in the 2025 or 2026 academic year. For anyone seeking admission in 2024 please contact the Admissions Team direct ASAP who will advise in regard to the application process and visiting as part of alternative events - admissions@derwen.ac.uk / 01691 661234 (401).
• The prospective student is welcome to attend, but does not need to. Dedicated days are set aside for prospective students to visit.
• Anybody who has expressed interest in joining the college as a day or residential student.
• Anybody wishing to know more about what Derwen College has to offer as a post school option.

To book your place, please click here: Derwen College Parent Carer Open Day

Half Term Beam Workshops

Please see the poster below for details on workshops being held at Beam over Half Term.

Emma and Rachel's Fundraising Walk Up Snowdon

This month two of our PODS members, Emma and Rachel, trekked up Snowdon and raised an incredible £400 for PODS! Thank you on behalf of us at PODS and our families, you're truly an inspiration and the amount will make a difference.

Emma's experience...

"We decided to raise money for PODS as they have been a lifeline for us offering advice and guidance throughout our journey, pre-diagnosis is a tricky road to navigate and PODS have been a constant source of comfort. They also offer lots of family activities and groups that both myself and young person feel confident in attending as they make you feel at ease and everyone is always so friendly, welcoming and approachable. It's a safe space with no judgement for our children and family to have fun. 

We decided to do something that would really push us, physically and mentally. We struggle with climbing the Wrekin so knew that Snowdon would be a big task. We started training by going for walks on an evening around Telford and as the weeks went by upped the distance and started carrying our equipment. Then before we knew it Snowdon climb was here, it took just over 3hrs to get to the summit and was a tough climb. The views made it worthwhile though. We got back down to the car and couldn't believe we had done it, total of 5hrs 20mins, 9miles and a whopping 1,085m high! We just really wanted to give something back as a thank you for all the hard work and commitment to the people behind PODS and promote PODS spread their message and goals, and hopefully encourage others to get involved and spread the word."

PODS Open Day

Come and join us for our 1st open day. A great opportunity to meet the team and discover our new sensory room, whilst your here find out more about the fantastic services and upcoming activities we have on offer.

There will be other partner organisations ready to meet you and discuss how they can help, such as Foden's Solicitors, the Autism Hub, IASS and Be Happy support.

A free bouncy castle and face painting for all, Hot dogs £1.50, Drinks £1 and a selection of cakes available. For more information, please email events@podstelford.org

PODS Code Club

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

Information from Telford & Wrekin Community Champions

World MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Day

30th May is World MS Day. Find out more here:  World MS Day. 

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.

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