Telford residents are being given the chance to enjoy working in 500 hectares of woodland, thanks to an innovative social enterprise project.

Telford Woods Social Enterprise is working with Telford & Wrekin Council and The Small Woods Association to bring the council-owned woodland into sustainable management. The scheme means residents can help wildlife, improve their physical health and their mental wellbeing by volunteering to work in the woodlands and with the materials produced.

Telford Woods works with local community groups and organisations and schools. It also provides a day centre in green wood working for vulnerable individuals in local communities, such as adults with additional needs and children who need support with their education.

Telford Woods also supports individual woodland ‘social entrepreneurs’ who back the wider aims of the Telford Woods initiative.

To find out more contact: tristanhaynes@smallwoods.org.uk

T: 01952 432769

Visit: The Green Wood Centre, Station Road, Coalbrookdale TF8 7DR

Facebook: www.facebook.com/telfordwoodforgood

IMPACT, the charity which works with those who have, or are affected by someone else's, emotional issues and/or problematic behaviour, has started a weekly Gambling Recovery course. The sessions are every Wednesday, 6pm-7pm at The People's Centre High Street, Madeley, TF7 5AS. There’s no need to book in: just turn up.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImpactTelford

A charity that supports carers and parents of children and young people with disabilities or additional needs says it's ready to help more Telford residents. PODS (Parents Opening Doors) works across a range of services including health, education and social care.

Tan Bank/King Street Masjid have joined in a national initiative led by Muslim Council of Britain called "Visit our Mosque". The idea behind the day is to encourage dialogue and understanding between communities.

The first event last year was really well attended, with over 100 people from all walks of life visiting, many for the first time. The food, relaxed atmosphere, talks and venue went down so well the committee have decided to hold this second event.

Sunday 3rd March 12.00 - 5.30pm.

88-89 Kng Street, Wellington. TF1 1NZ

Sharon Smith, Engagement Lead from Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group will be guest speaker at Telford LGBT+ group's next meeting, at 7pm Wednesday 20 February.

The meeting, at The Wakes, Theatre Square, Oakengates, will also discuss the group's plans and will be looking for officers to join the committee to help with fund-raising.

All are welcome, including members of the LGBT+ community, family, friends and allies.

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