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PODS Family Group, PODS Happy Healthy & Active Holiday Scheme & Lots More...

PODS Forum and Befriending Scheme Family Group

Tuesday 11th July from 11.30am-1pm 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 Forum and Befriending Scheme Family Group, for a chance to have a catch up, find out more about the Befriending Scheme and the Forum and also 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: PODS Forum and Befriending Scheme Family Group

PODS Happy Healthy & Active Holiday Scheme

We still have some spaces left on some of our summer sessions, places are limited so book now using the link below to avoid disappointment. All sessions include a free lunch for the children. If you already have a session booked, you are welcome to request another session🙂. Booking closes this week. 

To request a session, please complete this form here: PODS Happy Healthy & Active Holiday Scheme

PODS Volunteer Meeting on 6th July 2023

It's that time of year again for our exciting Picnic in the Park, remember this year, it is being held at Charlton High School on Monday 7th August.

We are looking for volunteers to help out on the day, this could be on the stalls manning. The Inflatables play equipment, as well as people with café/food serving experience. 

Young people are welcome to come along to this meeting. 

If you would like to help on the event day then please pop along to our Volunteer Planning Meeting on Thursday 6th July 5.30pm-6.30pm at the PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU. 

Alternatively, you can contact me at: events@podstelford.org, thanks, Joanne. 

PODS Picnic in the Park - New Venue!

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

Come and join us at our Picnic in the Park, it's open to everyone! We have lots of fun activities available on the day, including, A Gaming Van, Bouncy Castles, a Photobooth, Face Painting and much more!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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 July Activities

Come and join PODS this July for a variety of activities! Parent/carer attendance is required and booking is essential.

Wolf Yoga - SOLD OUT

Blists Hill 

Games 

Enginuity 

Inflata Nation - SOLD OUT

Crafts 

Para Archery 'Finals' Day Events

Sharing from Archery GB...

"The Archery GB Para archery squad are preparing hard for the upcoming Para World Championships in the Czech Republic later in July, by hosting a preparation camp 3-6 July.

On Tuesday 4 July, where they will be hosting a ‘finals field’ day, with finals events will be taking place between 09.30-12.30 and again from 14.00-17.30.  Archery GB would welcome as many spectators as possible, so invite you to consider attending the outdoor archery field, during any part of these event times.

The archery field where the events are taking place is near the hockey pitches at Lilleshall National Sports Centre (TF10 9AT).  There will be toilets available in the pavilion on the field.  Buses/ minibuses or leaders with community groups/schools will be able to drop off/park adjacent to the archery field, and there will also be parking for Blue badge holders available.  Other cars attending are encouraged to park in the main visitor car park by Wenlock Hall, and walk up to the Queen’s bar, then turn left and walk along the footpath down to the playing fields/ hockey pitch area.

The day is designed to try and replicate a finals field as much as possible, and this would include spectators - so the more the merrier and plenty of cheering!  It’s a great opportunity to increase awareness of archery and learn more about the sport, showcase the possibilities in sport for disabled people, and support the athletes in their preparations.

We appreciate this is very last minute notice, so just feel free to turn up on the day if you can.  If larger groups wish to attend it would be great to know in advance: roughly how many people, and if we need to make any other arrangements.  Therefore, for large groups, please reply as soon as possible and before 5pm tomorrow (Friday 30 June), confirming roughly what time the group will come.   We would love to welcome as many people as possible."

Taylor Support's Therapy Services

Please see the poster below for details on Taylor Support's Therapy Services. They will be attending the Short Breaks Market Place on Wednesday.

Action for Happiness Calendar -  Jump Back Up July 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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