Telford and Wrekin's Short Breaks

11/06/2026

☀️ Book now for happy, healthy, active holidays

Hundreds of funded sessions are now open to book for this summer’s happy, healthy, active, holidays programme – with something for every eligible child to enjoy. 🎨⚽🍳🌳
Activities take part across the Borough from 20 July to 23 August.

✅ Activities including sports, arts, cooking and forest school
✅ A free nutritious meal at every session
✅ Inclusive activities, including for children with SEND

The programme is available for children in Reception to Year 11 who are eligible for income-related free school meals. Each child can attend up to 8 full days or 16 half-day sessions.

📅 Places fill quickly – book now: https://orlo.uk/HKQ6J

There’s even more to enjoy this summer too – from the 10 by 10 challenge, to £2 leisure activities and the return of Urban Games.

More information available at https://orlo.uk/2DYFC

11/06/2026

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11/06/2026

Hello Hub Families

We would like to invite our registered girls to our Online Girls’ Social Group for Years 6–13, a friendly and relaxed space to chat, make friends, share ideas, and build confidence from the comfort of home.

📅 Tuesday 16th June
⏰ 5pm to 6pm
💻 Online

This group has been created in response to feedback from families, specifically to support girls who are not currently in school and unable to attend our regular face-to-face sessions. It’s all about connection, understanding, and feeling part of a supportive community.

🌱 Aims:

To provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive space
To encourage social interaction and friendship-building
To help build confidence and self-esteem
To offer a space where girls feel heard and valued

✨ Outcomes:

Increased confidence in social situations
Improved communication and peer connection
A sense of belonging and reduced isolation
Opportunities to share experiences and support one another

📩 How to book:
Please reply to our email and let us know how many young people would like to attend. A Teams invite will be sent out closer to the time.

***Please note young people must be registered with our Hub in order to attend.***

💬 Come as you are
🌈 Meet like-minded girls
🤝 Build confidence at your own pace

We’d love to see you there for our first session!

11/06/2026

June’s edition of the Short Breaks Newsletter ⚽️🎨

21/05/2026

Hello Hub families!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our DUGOUT youth group and wanted to share details of our upcoming session for our young people aged 11 to 18 years.

📅 Date: Thursday 4th June
⏰ Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
📍 Location: Family Zone, Suite 12 & 15 Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford Centre, Telford, TF3 4JL

🎨 Creative Activity: Make your Calming Bracelets & Sensory Tubes

Join us for a relaxing, hands-on session where young people can:

• Design and make your own calming bracelets and sensory tubes
• Explore simple techniques to help you feel calm, grounded, and relaxed

This will be a supported, hands-on activity with help available throughout. Participation is always optional, and everyone is welcome to join in at their own pace.

⚽ Multi-Sport Activities

We are pleased to welcome Embrace, who will be delivering inclusive, optional multi-sport sessions suitable for different abilities and comfort levels.

🎯 Games Available

Young people will also have access to:

• Pool
• Table tennis
• Table football
• Board games and UNO (a club favourite)
• Quiet/chill space

ℹ️ Important Information

• This group is for young people aged 11–18

• Parents/carers stay for the duration of the session

• Siblings are very welcome

• Free refreshments will be provided for young people and parents

• Young people can take breaks, observe, or leave early if needed

• No pressure to talk or join in

DUGOUT is a calm, autism-friendly environment with no pressure to socialise or participate. Our aim is to provide a safe and predictable space where young people can feel comfortable being themselves, with a choice of activities such as games, sports, creative options or a quiet space, all supported by experienced and understanding staff.

✅ How to Attend

If you would like to attend this session, please reply to this email and let us know:

• How many young people will be attending

• How many adults will be attending

This helps us plan the space and activities.

If you have any questions before attending, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

09/05/2026

Our wonderful new poster featuring some of our lovely members and designed by our very own Toni Holmes 😁

We'll be getting some printed this week, let us know if you'd like any for your work place/school etc!

07/05/2026

Hello Hub families!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our DUGOUT youth group and wanted to share details of our upcoming session for our young people aged 11 to 18 years.

📅 Date: Thursday 7th May
⏰ Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
📍 Location: Family Zone, Suite 12 & 15 Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford Centre, Telford, TF3 4JL

🎨 Creative Activity: Make your own sleep mask

During this session, young people will have the opportunity to:

Design and customise your own sleep mask
Take it home with you
Learn simple tips to help you get a better night’s sleep

This will be a calm, hands-on activity with support available. As always, participation is completely optional.

⚽ Multi-Sport Activities

We are pleased to welcome Embrace, who will be delivering inclusive, optional multi-sport sessions suitable for different abilities and comfort levels.

🎯 Games Available

Young people will also have access to:

Pool
Table tennis
Table football
Board games and UNO (a club favourite)
Quiet/chill space

ℹ️ Important Information

This group is for young people aged 11–18

Parents/carers stay for the duration of the session

Siblings are very welcome

Free refreshments will be provided for young people and parents

Young people can take breaks, observe, or leave early if needed

No pressure to talk or join in

DUGOUT is a calm, autism-friendly environment with no pressure to socialise or participate. Our aim is to provide a safe and predictable space where young people can feel comfortable being themselves, with a choice of activities such as games, sports, creative options or a quiet space, all supported by experienced and understanding staff.

✅ How to Attend

If you would like to attend this session, please reply to this email and let us know:

How many young people will be attending

How many adults will be attending

This helps us plan the space and activities.

If you have any questions before attending, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

07/05/2026

May’s edition of the Short Breaks newsletter 🌤️🌷

01/05/2026