Facilities Include:

State of the art 25 metre swimming pool with movable floor
Mood lighting in pool hall for parties
Indoor sports hall for: badminton, football, basketball, netball and volleyball
Seventy piece whole life, IFI accredited, 'aspirations' fitness suite with dedicated spin studio
Meeting room for training courses with interactive projector and screen

Parent and Toddler Swimming Sessions are held in the pool on Monday and Fridays, 11.15am - 12 noon.

Book a Lesson or Class https://telfordandwrekinleisure.gladstonego.cloud/book

Swimming Timetables https://www.telfordandwrekinleisure.co.uk/downloads/4/swimming

Please contact for cost information.

Availability information Monday to Friday: 6.30am - 10pm. Saturday to Sunday : 7am - 8pm.

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Abraham Darby Sports and Leisure Centre (Madeley, Telford)

A session for families with an additional needs family member. Bring the whole family to enjoy all the fun of forest school. Snack &amp; drink provided. Come and go as desired.

Fun for all the family. Enjoy the sensory garden, sand pit, water play, crafts, archery, air rifle, open fire cookery, woodcraft, zip wire, den building, rope swing, mud kitchen, craft room &amp; much more. Building memories, enjoying new challenges and finding confidence.

To book please visit Additional Needs Family Fun – Wrekin Forest School. 

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Additional Needs Family Forest Fun Day at Wrekin Forest School (Telford)

For those who have booked separately to camp with us or you simply want to join us for the day, then all you need to do is add the ‘Activities Day Ticket’ with one full day of led forest school and bushcraft family fun with all your food, snacks and soft drinks included, followed by a pizza &amp; hot pot night with mini disco and cash bar.

A fantastic relationship building opportunity for Grandads, &amp; Grandmas, Dads &amp; Mums, Lads, Lasses and Carers to get together and enjoy a fabulous bushcraft experience.

You &amp; your family bonding over open fire cooking, roasting marshmallows, exploring all aspects of survival skills, woodcraft, getting creative in the woodwork room, archery &amp; air rifle shooting, shelter building, fire lighting, as well as the zip wire, rope swing, mud kitchen, water play &amp; sand pit, craft room, low ropes and much more.

We will ensure you are well fed and watered with your help &amp; creativity on Sunday, all the ingredients needed will be provided.  Then when all is done at Forest School at 4.30pm you can head to the campsite and use all the facilities to continue to build new friendships through our campsite games, football pitch &amp; tree house.

From 5pm-7pm we will open up for pizza night on the events site. You will be provided with pizza, salad, baked hot dogs &amp; a vegan hot pot option, a soft drink and yogurt, cake &amp; fruit.

Finish off the evening with roasting marshmallows on the communal fire pit.

To book please visit Adventure in the Woods Family Fun Festival…….Sunday Activities Day Ticket – Wrekin Forest School 

 

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Adventure in the Woods Family Fun Festival Sunday Activities Day Ticket at Wrekin Forest School (Telford)

Fabulous fun packed day. We will start relaxing with some stretching and ‘sound bowls’ in the morning and celebrating with Alice with an afternoon packed full of Alice in Wonderland themed activities and finishing with a tea party.

This day is for those not wishing to miss out on the fun of our bank holiday weekend of excitement, but only have one day free to join us. 

The morning session time is 10am-12 noon. And the afternoon session will be 1-5pm with an Alice in Wonderland tea party to finish with, this is included in your ticket price.

Experience the beautiful serenity of the ‘sound bowls’ with Katy during the morning session.

Our Mini Festival is all about inviting families to step into a world of imagination, curiosity, and outdoor play. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, we’re creating a magical woodland experience that encourages children to explore, create, and wonder. Our afternoon session will be an exciting collection of activities inspired by ‘Alice in Wonderland’.

Using natural materials, open-ended activities, and storytelling. We want to show that meaningful, joyful experiences don’t need to be expensive or over-produced-just rooted in nature, creativity, and connection. Our aim is to get families outdoors, spark imaginative play, and celebrate the joy of being a little bit curious together.

Just some of the things we will get up to:

	decorate your own Alice band

	decorate your key ring

	decorate the cakes for our tea party

	story time with props

	face painting

	make a bow tie

	potion making

	lawn crocket

	rabbit ears

	make your tea party invitation

	make ‘this way, that way’ signs

	pin the tail on the Cheshire Cat

Soup with a roll for lunch or pasta for lunch £2 (under 5’s eat free)

Face painting £2

Self serve drinks are included. 

Afternoon tea included for all!

Parent will need to stay for this day of fun &amp; are entirely responsible for their supervision!

To book please visit Alice in Wonderland Adventure in the Woods Family Fun Festival ….Saturday Day Ticket featuring ‘Relax Kids’, Adult Yoga &amp; More – Wrekin Forest School

 

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Alice in Wonderland Adventure in the Woods Relaxed Kids & Yoga Saturday Tickets at Wrekin Forest School (Telford)

Aquarius Sub Aqua Club is affiliated to the Sub Aqua Association and offers a diverse range of scuba diving opportunities from inland quarries, UK coastal waters and overseas locations.

They can also offer try dives as well as a structured training programme from snorkelling upwards by fully qualified and DBS checked instructors, and there is a full range of equipment available for both trainees and club members.

The Club meets at Short Wood Swimming Pool each Friday evening, from 7pm to 8.30pm.  Qualified divers are welcomed, as are juniors from 12 years old and upwards.

The Club has inclusive fees with new divers only needing to buy the SAA starter pack  -  full details are available on the club's web site.

For more information, please follow the link to visit their website, or contact using the details provided.

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Aquarius Sub Aqua Club (Wellington)

Dawley Bank Army Cadets welcome boys and girls from age 12 years (but must be in Year 8 at school), otherwise it is age 13 years to 18 years.

Participants learn fieldcraft, drill and turnout, rifle drill, cane drill, military knowledge, map and compass and command tasks (skill at arms).  Other activities include abseiling, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain cycling, football, swimming, rafting, first aid, athletics, adventure training and sailing.

The Cadets meet at Army Reserve Centre in Dawley Bank on Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 7pm to 9pm.  Uniforms are provided free of charge, and all activities are fun, challenging and free.

There are 22 Detachments, 1 Band and 3 B-Tec in public services, plus Duke of Edinburgh Awards to Gold level.

For more information, please follow the link to visit the ACF website, or contact using the details provided.

Please note:  Adult volunteer leaders are also needed.

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Army Cadets (Dawley Bank)

Madeley Army Cadets welcome boys and girls from age 12 years (but must be in Year 8 at school), otherwise it is age 13 years to 18 years.

Participants learn fieldcraft, drill and turnout, rifle drill, cane drill, military knowledge, map and compass and command tasks (skill at arms).  Other activities include abseiling, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain cycling, football, swimming, rafting, first aid, athletics, adventure training and sailing.

The Cadets meet at the Cadet Centre in Madeley on Monday and Thursday evenings, from 7pm to 9pm.  Uniforms are provided free of charge, and all activities are fun, challenging and free.

There are 22 Detachments, 1 Band and 3 B-Tec in public services, plus Duke of Edinburgh Awards to Gold level.

For more information, please follow the link to visit the ACF website, or contact using the details provided.

Please note:  Adult volunteer leaders are also needed.

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Army Cadets (Madeley)

Wellington Army Cadets welcome boys and girls from age 12 years (but must be in Year 8 at school), otherwise it is age 13 years to 18 years.

Participants learn fieldcraft, drill and turnout, rifle drill, cane drill, military knowledge, map and compass and command tasks (skill at arms).  Other activities include abseiling, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain cycling, football, swimming, rafting, first aid, athletics, adventure training and sailing.

The Cadets meet at the Cadet Centre on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7pm to 9pm.  Uniforms are provided free of charge, and all activities are fun, challenging and free.

There are 22 Detachments, 1 Band and 3 B-Tec in public services, plus Duke of Edinburgh Awards to Gold level.

For more information, please follow the link to visit the ACF website, or contact using the details provided.

Please note:  Adult volunteer leaders are also needed.

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Army Cadets (Wellington)

Blists Hill Victorian Town is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums. Enjoy a truly memorable day out at this recreated Victorian Town. An enjoyable way for all ages to discover more about Victorian life. Meet the Victorians in this recreated Victorian town costumed staff give a warm welcome and a fascinating insight into how life was lived in Victorian Times.

Visit Victorian shops and cottages, meet craftspeople demonstrating their trades and costumed storytellers sharing what everyday life was like for people living and working in industrial towns like Blists Hill.

As you make your way through the streets, stop off at the fish and chip shop for traditional beef dripping chips (vegan and gluten free options available) and enjoy a sing-a-long and drink in the New Inn public house.

Encounter some of the well-loved characters of the town, including Constable Jarrett, while enjoying demonstrations and lend the Victorians a hand with everyday tasks.

Let the young (and young at heart) run free in the Madeley Wood Outdoor Play Area, dress up like a Victorian in our Photography Studio or if you’re brave, join a lesson in the Board Schoolroom.

Some well-loved experiences, including horse-drawn carriage rides, steam exhibits and forge demonstrations, are expected to return in the coming months.

Visitors to Blists Hill Victorian Town can enjoy free parking. 

Initially, all visitors, including National Trust members, will need to pre-book to visit Blists Hill. To book tickets please visit Buy Blists Hill - Ironbridge Gorge - Admissions Tickets online - National Trust 

 

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Blists Hill Victorian Town

BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) is a leading UK abortion care charity, having been specialists in safe, confidential, high-quality abortion treatment for 55 years. 

They care for more than 100,000 clients per year via Telemedical Services and a network of clinics across Britain.  97% of the women they see have their abortion treatment paid for by the NHS (or other government departments).

BPAS treats all clients with dignity and respect, providing confidential, non-judgmental services, and offering high quality care before, during and after treatment, to ensure that every woman has enough support to make the decision that is best for her.

For more information, please follow the link to visit their website, or contact using the details provided.

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BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service)

Breathe Easy Telford is a voluntary support group, affiliated to Asthma + Lung UK, for those living with lung disease and their carers.

The Group usually meets at Hadley United Services &amp; Village Club on the fourth Thursday of each month (except August and December), from 1.45pm for 2pm start, with meetings ending at 4pm.  Membership is free and new members are most welcome.

For more information, please follow the link to visit the their website, or contact using the details provided.

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Breathe Easy (Telford and District): Self Help Group

Telford Mind works to promote recovery; aiming to provide high quality services for people who are experiencing mental health issues and/or emotional distress. It also offers support to people undertaking caring roles. It provides one to one support on a drop in basis and support through an… (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Telford Mind

to help people with disablilities (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

English Disabled Fly Fishers Association

Provides talking newspapers to the blind and visually impared (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

East Shropshire Talking Newspaper

We provide a competitive team sport for people with physical or learning disabilities, whatever their age, gender, colour or creed and provide the opportunity to progress in the sport from grass roots through to international level. We provide equipment for new teams to start playing the game,… (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Cricket Federation for People with Disabilities

Landau is a supported employment and work related training organisation providing one to one support for people with learning disabilities. (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Landau Limited

Weekly club evening with sporting and leisure activities for people with disabilities, participation in inter-club sports days and swimming galas, varied weekend day trips during spring and summer and long weekend at Butlins. Club 2000 is open to anyone aged 16 or over. Currently all our 140+… (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

The Club 2000 Sports and Leisure Club for the Disabled

Providing access to young people with disabilities to the sport of tag rugby. (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Shropshire Rugby Rebels

Arty Party in an independent arts organisation that supports people with learning and/or physical disabilities, living in Telford and Shropshire, to make art. It provides arts training and work experience programmes, reduces social isolation through creative social activities and increases… (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Arty Party Limited

Providing sailing for adults and children with learning difficulties and or disabilities, in Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire area (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Telford Sailability

The objectives of the Charity are to relieve the needs of children and young people, including their parents, carers and families, who have disabilities and/or special educational needs in the Telford and Wrekin area, in order to improve their quality of life, promote their inclusion in their local… (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Parents Opening Doors (pods) Telford

The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by:a) Elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religionb) Advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversityc) Promoting activities to foster understanding between… (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council

A Better Tomorrow Charity supports vulnerable adults, socially excluded and socially disadvantaged (for example, due to substance addiction, mental health challenges, homelessness and ex-offenders) by delivering interventions, including 1-2-1 and group sessions (to help support recovery and… (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

A Better Tomorrow Charity

The Telford VIsually Impaired Group supports visullay impaired people and their carers with the Telford and Wrekin area. (From the charity's entry on the Charity Commission register.)

Services & Non-Profits in Telford