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PODS Open Day, Picnic in the Park & Lots More...

PODS Open Day

Saturday 29th June from 11am-2pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

Come along and meet the team!

Find out how we can support you and meet other service providers.

There will be fun for all the family!

PODS Picnic in the Park

Monday 5th August 2024 from 10am-4pm at Charlton School, Apley Avenue, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3FA

Come along and join in the fun, we will have lots of activities available on the day, including:

• A Gaming Van
• Bouncy Castles
• Photobooth
• Face Painting and much more!

For more information, please contact Joanne, Tel: 07816 643747 or email: events@podstelford.org

PODS MenSpace - Gym Session

Wednesday 26th June from 10am-1pm at Nuffield Health Telford Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, Telford, TF3 4AG

Join us at Nuffield Health on one of our limited Guest Passes. Exercise has been proven to be extremely beneficial for Mental Health.

So whether you want to let off some steam with weights or cardio, or take time out to in the sauna or cafe, Nuffield has it all!

Please see the link below for further information on the facilities: Nuffield Health Telford 

To book your place, please click here: PODS MenSpace - Gym Session

PFA Open Room - Feedback Session

Thursday 27th June from 10am-12pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

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 this session I will be asking for feedback on the PFA outcome and highlighting the positives and negatives in each area. As well as asking for feedback on our new PFA Directory.

If you are unable to make it, please feel free to contact me on: matt@podstelford.org

To book, please click here: PFA Open Room - Feedback Session

PODS Minecraft Club

Tuesday 25th June 2024 from 4pm-5pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

A chance to come together and enjoy a session of Minecraft. Please note Minecraft will be accessed via PODS iPads which are linked to one another to allow multiplayer options. Children will not be able to access their own Minecraft accounts for safety reasons. 
Sessions open to children and young people of all ages who are members of PODS including their siblings.

Drinks and biscuits provided. 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, please click here: PODS Minecraft Club

PODS Social Support Group at Blists Hill

Wednesday 26th June 2024 from 10am-12pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

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. 

Tickets are available at a subsidised cost of £3 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 Social Support Group at Blists Hill

PODS Social Support Group at Admaston House

Monday 1st July from 10am to 11.30am at Admaston House Community Centre, Telford, TF5 0BN

Join us at our friendly Family group, a chance to catch up on updates, discuss services and access non-judgemental peer support with fellow parent carers. 

Any family members welcome to join us and we'll supply the refreshments and treats too (donations welcome).

To book, please click here: PODS Social Support Group at Admaston House

PODS Stop Motion Video Club

Monday 1st July 2024 at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

PODS Stop Motion Video Club resumes from Jan 2024. The children/young people will be provided with Lego and Ipads to help make the stop motion videos. Cost is £3 per child/young person.

Please contact Uma at uma@podstelford.org for any details.

To book, please click here: PODS Stop Motion Video Club

PODS Mental Health Drop In

Thursday 4th July 2024 from 10am-11.30am at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

Come and join us for our Mental Health Drop In, in a safe and non-judgemental environment. 

We will have tea, coffee, biscuits, cakes, and a listening ear ready for you. 

Whether you would like to off load, have a warm cuppa, or just want someone to talk too. We are here for you.

To book, please click here: PODS Mental Health Drop In

PODS Freestyle Drawing Sessions 

Thursday 4th July 2024 from 4pm-5pm for up to 11 years / from 6pm-7.30pm for 12-25 years at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

Join PODs for a drawing session! Matt, who leads the Draw Anime sessions with the 12-25 years social group, will be on hand to inspire and support. 

All the materials needed will be provided to all the young people booked. They are welcome to bring their own creations if they want to.

Parents/carers to stay on the site during the session. Refreshments provided. All tickets are non-refundable.

To book a session, please click one of the links below:

PODS Freestyle Drawing Sessions from 4pm-5pm for up to 11 years

PODS Freestyle Drawing Sessions from 6pm-7.30pm for 12-25 years

Adaptive Bikes at Telford Bike Hub

Telford Bike Hub has places available for cycle training sessions.

All the sessions they currently offer can be found here: Telford Bike Hub Sessions

Details of their 1-2-1 lessons are here: Telford Bike Hub 1-2-1 Learn To Ride Sessions

For any enquiries please email: thebikehub@telford.gov.uk

Telford & Wrekin New Website Homepage for Learning Disability Services

Here is the link to the new T & W Council Learning Disability home page which should make it easier to find info on help, advice & services relating to Learning Disabilities Adult Social Care services etc (preparing for adulthood included).

Learning Disabilities - Telford & Wrekin Council

The council are keen to receive feedback on this, so feel free to pass on any thoughts you have regarding this.

Action for Happiness Calendar - Joyful June 2024

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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.