Happy New Year

by | Jan 13, 2025

Sending you all a “Happy New Year”.

It is going to be another exciting one for the Pod.

We have opened Seed Pod, our open access stay and play group for young people with additional needs aged 8+ and siblings.

Parents stay on site and can meet up with peers, and children will have fun activities and a place to meet and make friends.

Running fortnightly on Wednesdays at Wesley Church hall from 3.30 – 5.30 pm.

Session dates – January 8th and 22nd, February 5th and 26th and March 12th and 26th.  You can be reminded of these dates through the Pod social media channels and the FTC Find Directory. https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/find/

The charity is thrilled to be working with Focus Frome to improve health and wellbeing services for young people with additional needs.  Focus Frome will be attending the sessions on the 22nd January, 26th February and 26th March.

There is no need to book for SEED Pod sessions, there will be a voluntary contribution on the door of £2 for children aged 8 + only (under 8’s will be free)  If you have any questions about the project please contact the team on 07842 110574 or email

For more info contact – admin@thepodcharity.org.uk

We are \also looking forward to the re-opening of the Vallis Youth Centre in Spring, when we can move Pod Youth Club back into the venue and enjoy the new facilities.

Look out on social media and local press for other events and activities.

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