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What's on at PODS Picnic in the Park & Lots More...

What's on at PODS Picnic in the Park & Lunch Request

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.

Deadline for pre-ordering your Picnic in the Park lunches is the 11th of August. To pre-order lunch, please click on the links below:

Picnic in the Park Lunch Request

Picnic in the Park Lunch Request with Refillable Bottle 

For more information, please contact Joanne Smith-Martin by email: joanne@podstelford.org or call: 07816 643747.

PODS Summer HHAH - Visit to Attingham Park

Wednesday 27th August 2025 from 10am-1pm at National Trust - Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TP

Join us at a visit to Attingham Park Country House and Estate. There is beautiful scenery to enjoy along with an opportunity to explore the Estate House.

Please note that lunch will be provided only for the children/young people booked. The forms for lunch options for the children/young people will be emailed to you on booking.

Each person attending will need to be booked. Parent carers to remain with their children/young people during the session. Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that this session is only for children/young people 0-25 years 

To book, please click here: PODS Summer HHAH - Visit to Attingham Park

PODS Summer HHAH - Crafts Session

Tuesday 12th August 2025 from 1pm-3.30pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

Join us for a Crafts Session at the PODS Hub. The children/young people will be doing a number of crafts and other fun themed activities.  

Please note that lunch will be provided only for the children/young people booked. The forms for lunch options for the children/young people will be emailed to you on booking. 

Each person attending will need to be booked. Parent carers to remain with their children/young people during the session. Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that this session is only for children/young people 0-25 years 

To book, please click here: PODS Summer HHAH - Crafts Session from 1pm-3.30pm

PODS Summer Update

Due to the summer holidays, staff may be out on trips or working remotely.

Please check before travelling to the hub, unless you have a prearranged session.

You can contact us via email: support@podstelford.org or call: 01952 458047

Thanks and enjoy your summer!

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. 

Our first one after the summer holidays will be on Monday 8th September. 

We look forward to meeting our new families!

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

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 

4 All Foundation Working in Partnership with Telford Town FC

The 4 All Foundation are working in partnership with Telford Town FC. 

Do you want to receive a FREE Children’s Telford Town FC season ticket for the upcoming season?

Please complete the link below and in the comments, box put - "4 All Foundation".  For children 5-11  years of age (all children regardless of need).

https://forms.office.com/r/gyPZgZNRbr

Good and Fair Employment Survey 

Sharing from The Telford and Wrekin Employer Group and Community Partners...

"To people in Telford and Wrekin seeking good and fair employment.

We believe everyone deserves good and fair employment. If you're seeking work or feel limited by your current job, we want to hear from you. Answering the question What does good and fair employment truly mean to you and what barriers do you face in achieving it?

Your responses are crucial. They'll help us understand Telford and Wrekin's employment landscape, identify areas for improvement, and offer opportunity to work with local people and community organisations to create better working conditions for all.

Your responses are completely anonymous; we collect no personal information. Your answers will be combined to form a collective understanding for a publicly available report. This information, collected by the Telford and Wrekin Employer Group, is solely for research to advocate for and develop fair, good and healthy employment initiatives.

Your voice will directly help shape a more just and supportive work environment.

Ready to share your thoughts?

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey using Microsoft Forms, which can be found here: Good and Fair Employment Survey

Thank you for helping us build a better future for employment in Telford and Wrekin. For questions or further information contact telford@lbfewcommunities.org.uk

The survey is open until the end of September.

You can also scan the QR code below to take part in the survey:

Whittingham Dance - Additional Needs Sessions

Sharing from Whittingham Dance...

"Whittingham Dance are beginning a new SEN dance class on a Thursday evening from September. This will be at 4.15pm-5.15pm at our studio at Suite 2 Jesson House, Stafford Court, Stafford Park 1, Telford TF3 3BD.

The studio is accessible up a flight of stairs just in case this is a factor for someone wishing to know about accessibility arrangements. "

For more information on this class please email whittinghamdancestudio@gmail.com

Whittingham Dance - Home Educated Sessions

Sharing from Whittingham Dance...

"We are now offering classes for home educated children on Tuesdays. The demand for these classes has already been through the roof, so we are taking the plunge and adding more to our timetable.".

For more information please contact us on Whittinghamdancestudio@gmail.com to book your trial.

Action for Happiness Calendar - Jump Back Up July 2025

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