The second week of the DREAMS programme started on Monday, this week the weather has not been so fine but we have managed to dodge the showers and have a wonderful time with even higher numbers of children attending. The children have really got on board with the olympic theme, embracing the olympic values of…
The successful Summer 2012 DREAMS programme ended today, the children have enjoyed two amazing weeks of activities and thankfully the weather was very kind. Children and staff in each of the four groups: Farrah, Pendleton, Wenlock and Manderville all contributed to a farewell poem and certificate to present to Carole to say “thank you” for…
Today thanks to an award from the Tesco Charity Trust our FiN (Friends in Nechells group) visited Chatsworth House and Gardens in Derbyshire, the sun shone and we all had a fantastic day. Tesco Charity Trust’s generous donation of £1,000 has enabled the continuation of the Nechells Plus and Fit group which meet each Wednesday…
Primary school children from 4 local Nechells schools – St Vincent’s Catholic primary, St Joseph’s Catholic primary, Nechells Primary and St Clement’s primary – took part in their own Olympic-themed summer holiday programme this year from 23rd July – 3rd August inclusive. A total of 126 children accessed the DREAMS (Dynamic, Rewarding, Enriching Activities made…
Would you like to gain a qualification in English or Maths? Assessments will take place here at the POD on Wednesday 12th September and Thursday 13th September.Assessments will take one hour for each subject you would like to study. The assessment will help our tutor from Adult Education to see what level you are currently…
Welcome to the POD’s newest recruit! We had our first visit from Varin this afternoon, Jwan’s new baby boy was born on 4th September 2012 weighing 6lb 11oz Varin as you can see from the photo is absolutly beautiful we look forward to watching him grow up in our community.
POD Allotment Harvest September 2012 Despite the dreadful summer we had this year the allotment has done well and has produced a steady flow of vegetables. We have learnt what grows well in each of the beds as the quality soil in each of the beds seems to be different. We would like to thank…
POD Staff attended a media workshop for voluntary and charity groups organised by the Birmingham Mail who joined up with the Birmingham and Black CountryCommunity Foundation to organise this really useful event where we we able to find out valuable information and network with local groups. The Birmingham Mail’s Community Editor Paul Fulford advised representativesfrom…
Following the success of the Look Good Feel Great Programme, we are running the basic course again starting on Tuesday 25th September, there are 12 places available, but if you enrol you must commit to attend all 6 sessions. You should also be prepared to practice your new skill on course members and also be…
The numbers attending family learnig were very depleted this week because of the bad weather. The children enjoyed playing in the snow and the POD had it’s first snow sculpture of the season.