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PODS Social Youth Club, Mental Health Drop In & Lots More...
PODS Social - Youth Club (for 11 to 25)
Thursday 10th July 2025 from 6pm-8pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU
PODS Youth Club for young people aged 11 years to 25 years: A vibrant Hub for SEN teens and young adults, offering a space for fun, friendship, and skill development through diverse activities and a supportive environment.
There will be a range of activities available, plus seasonal activities as the year progresses. You can bring your own games/activities if you wish.
Come along and try something new, make some friends, or just have a break from the World!
To book, please click here: PODS Social - Youth Club (for 11 to 25)
PODS Mental Health Drop In
Thursday 10th July 2025 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, 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
Little Buds
PODS are happy to announce we have created a specialist Stay & Play group for families within Telford who have had a premature baby or a stay on the Neonatal unit. Families are welcome within the group up until they start school.
This group will run every Monday during Term-time 10am-11.30am at our PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU.
We are running the first session on Monday 14th July with a cake a tea meet and greet, team members from the Neontal unit will be joining us at the launch.
We look forward to meeting our new families!
PODS July Activities
Join PODS this July for a variety of activity sessions! Parents and carers must attend and tickets are required for all children and young people.
The activities are open to children and young people, including siblings.
Please Note: These sessions are not part of the HHAH Scheme.
To book, please click on the links below:
Trains & Construction - SOLD OUT
Pizza & Bingo incorporating PODS AGM
Tuesday 8th July 2025 from 6pm-7.30pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU
Come along to our Pizza & Bingo evening incorporating our AGM, find out what PODS have been up to over the past year and what the future holds. Your chance to have a chat and ask us questions about the things that matter to you.
Enjoy a game or two of Bingo, followed by some tasty pizza.
The evening is open to all PODS members, their children, Stakeholders and other interested parties.
Please make us aware of any dietary requirements at point of booking. If you have any questions or queries please email elaine@podstelford.org
To book, please click here: Pizza & Bingo incorporating PODS AGM
Challenges at Home - New Sessions
Challenges at Home will finish before the summer holidays with our last session on 17th July - we are hosting a 'social stories' based session. More information about social stories is here:
"Social stories are a personalised, visual approach that:
1. Describe a social situation or context in a way that helps people with developmental disorders to understand
2. Helps a child or young person to make sense of social situations, routines, the meaning of language and the unwritten social rules
3. Helps a child or young person"
Please book a place here: Challenges at Home - New Sessions
PODS Happy Healthy Active Holiday Scheme
This scheme is open to all aged 0-25, including siblings. Each child/ young person attending will receive a free lunch, Adults must accompany throughout the sessions. Please book your spaces via the QR code or via the link. Lunch forms will be sent out prior to your sessions.
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Blist Hill - SOLD OUT
Wenlock Priory 30th July 10am-1pm
Meet us at Wenlock Priory to investigate ruins fun outdoor games and a picnic lunch provided for the child/young person £4 per person
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Parents-Opening-Doors-PODS/t-yaoekzz
Cooking Sessions - SOLD OUT
Gardening - SOLD OUT
Crafts Sessions 12th August 10am-12.30pm (SOLD OUT) or 1pm-3.30pm
A fun crafts session at the PODS Hub, lunch will be included for the child/young person £4 per child
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Parents-Opening-Doors-PODS/e-ddyxym
Shrewsbury Prison 13th August 9.15am-1.45pm
Join us for a coach trip to Shrewsbury Prison to explore history and try out the prison cells with your family. Lunch included for child/young person. Please not unfortunately this trip is not wheelchair friendly £6 per person
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Parents-Opening-Doors-PODS/t-noamzpq
Teddy Bears Picnic 26th August 10am-12pm
Join us for a teddy bears picnic at the PODS Hub with fun and games and lunch included for the child/young person £4 per child
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Parents-Opening-Doors-PODS/t-xmeappl
Attingham Park 27th August 10am-1pm
Join at Attingham park to explore the grounds and manor house with a pack lunch included for the child/young person £4 per person
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Parents-Opening-Doors-PODS/t-xmedlkz
Sensory Sessions
PODS Sensory Sessions are held at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU
Siblings are also welcome. Parent/carer supervision required at all times.
We have availability on the 0-6 years and 7-11 years sessions. Please click on the following links to book:
PODS Sensory Sessions Age 7-11
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PODS Minecraft Club
Held on Tuesday's, Term Time only, 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 Stop Motion Video Club
Monday 7th July 2025 from 4.30pm-5.30pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU
PODS Stop Motion Video Club continues. The children/young people will be provided with Lego and Ipads to help make the stop motion videos.
Costs: £3 per child/young person (Non refundable). Contact Uma at uma@podstelford.org for any details.
To book, please click here: PODS Stop Motion Video Club
PODS Code Club
Monday 14th July 2025 from 4.30pm-5.30pm 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, please click here: PODS Code Club
PODS Picnic in the Park - **Please Note Later Date**
Monday 18th August from 10am-4pm at Charlton School, Apley Avenue, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3FA
Come along and join in the fun at our annual Picnic in the Park.
We will have lots of fun activities and workshops available on the day.
For more information, please contact Joanne Smith-Martin by email: joanne@podstelford.org or call: 07816 643747.
Nurture & Grow
Care in the Community by the Community
Nurture and Grow provides specialist PA support for children and young people aged 0-25 with disabilities and additional needs.
We are now accepting applications for support from individuals who are self funding or using direct payments.
Please follow the QR code in the poster or click below to apply:
Nurture & Grow Personal Support Application
Fully trained support workers providing 1:1 and 2:1 care.
Blossom & Bloom Stay and Play Session
Blossom & Bloom is a stay and play session for infants and pre-schoolers aged 0-5. There will be fun activities every week, come for a coffee, meet other parents in our welcome and inclusive environment.
This will be open to all children prior and post diagnosis, this group every Tuesday term-time only it will run 10-11.30 at PODS hub for any extra information contact Louise@podstelford.org
Carers Survey
Telford & Wrekin Carers Centre are leading a project with parent carers of adults (18+) with learning disabilities and autism to understand what support they need.
To complete the survey, please click here: https://forms.office.com/e/dJZzbUhi5F
Action for Happiness Calendar - Jump Back Up July 2025
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