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PODS MenSpace Group

Monday 31st March 2025 from 11am-1pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

A chance to put the World to Rights! Join us at the MenSpace group. A group dedicated to male carers.

Whether it’s enjoying coffee and cake, perhaps a card game or two, we’re here to offer a space to escape, share and support one another.

To book, please click here: PODS MenSpace Group

Let's Talk about Paternity Leave...at Telford Exotic Zoo!!

DAD'S EVENT - Friday 4th April 3.30-6pm at Exotic Zoo

We have received the following email from Shaun Davies MP, and wanted to share with wider families - Dad's in particular.

More information is below:

"We need to talk about our role in our children's lives, and we need to talk about it together. The UK’s statutory paternity leave is considered worst in Europe. Dads and other co-parents get only two weeks off, and there’s evidence that this is bad for everyone: mums, dads, kids, and society as a whole.

We need to review paternity leave in the UK, and we need to ensure that it gives dads enough time off to support their partner and bond with their kids, without taking leave away from mums. This cannot be at the cost of families, and should be paid at a rate that means everyone can afford to take it. Parents should be free to shape their own roles in the family, not have them dictated by the expectations of their gender.

In a recent survey of UK households, it was agreed that Dad's should have a bigger part in their children's lives, they should have paternity leave and more importantly - the public is on our side. 

With over 30% of households in Telford having dependent children, this is topic that could really make a difference for families locally. So, let's take action. Let's sit down, with our kids, and spend some time talking about how we can ensure that we get a better deal for Dads."

PODS Pre-school Sensory Sessions

Join our warm welcoming staff for our preschool sensory sessions on a Thursday morning 10.30am-11.30am during term-time.

The sessions are held at PODS Hub, this session is for children from 0-5. Please only take photos of your own children. 

No refunds available.

To book, please click here: PODS Pre-school Sensory Sessions

PODS Social Support Group at Blists Hill

Wednesday 26th March 2025 from 10am-12pm at Blists Hill Victorian Town, Telford, TF7 5UD

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. Tickets are non-refundable.

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. 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 - Tile Decoration Workshop

Wednesday 2nd April 2025 from 10am-12pm at Jackfield Tile Museum, Telford, TF8 7LJ

Join us for a Tile Decoration Workshop in the Jackfield Tile Museum. The workshop is heavily subsidised by PODS. 

Places are limited and need to be booked. Tickets cost £6.50 per person and are non-refundable. 

Meet at the Car Park for 10am.

To book, please click here: PODS Social Support Group - Tile Decoration Workshop

PODS 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 0-6

PODS Sensory Sessions Age 7-11

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 Bikes Session

Thursday 3rd April 2025 - Thursday 4th September 2025 from 4.30pm-5.30pm at Telford Bike Hub, Town Park, TF3 4EP

PODS is organising Bike Sessions for the children and young people. The session will be held at the Telford Bike Hub, Town Park. There will be adapted bikes available if needed.

Each person using the bike needs to be booked. Parent carers to stay on the site with their children/young people during the session. The tickets are non-refundable.

The nearest car park to the Telford Bike Hub is Dark Lane Car Park and the postcode is TF3 4HD.

To book, please click here: PODS Bikes Session

PODS Sky Reach Session

Saturday 5th April 2025 from 11am-12.30pm at Sky Reach High Ropes, Town Park, TF3 4EP

PODS is organising Sky Reach Sessions for the children and young people. The session will be held at the Sky Reach, Telford Town Park. Each person attending needs to be booked. Parent carers to stay on the site with their children/young people during the session. The tickets are non-refundable.

The nearest car park to the Sky Reach is the Dark Lane Car Park and the postcode is TF3 4HD

To book, please click here: PODS Sky Reach Session

PODS Code Club

Monday 7th April 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

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 

PODS Spring 2025 Newsletter 

We are delighted to announce that this years Newsletter is now available, please click below to access our digital copy. Unlike in previous years where we have sent out a paper copy to every member, we have had to make the difficult decision to change things, due to rising costs and number of families we support.

The good news is though, if you would like a paper copy these can be collected from our Hub and any sessions you attend, or alternatively we can post one out to you free of charge, please contact kerrie@podstelford.org to arrange this.

We hope you enjoy reading all the information and exciting things we have been up to.

To read our newsletter in full, please click here: PODS Spring 2025 Newsletter

Action for Happiness Calendar - Mindful March 2025

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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.