Flower Pod is a garden full of flowers, surrounded by farmland on the edge of Nottingham Trent University’s Brackenhurst campus. Focused on community, creativity and sustainability, it provides learning within 1.5 acres of green space.
Helping people with learning disabilities connect with both nature and their local community is at the heart of everything we do.
Clients enjoy gardening, wildlife, crafts, floristry, and other transferable skills that help people gain in confidence and to develop towards living more independently.
Flower Pod also is a place to relax, build new friendships and get some exercise in the fresh air, helping to promote positive emotional and physical wellbeing.
We welcome supporters who want to work with our clients or help in the garden.
We host corporate volunteering activities for groups of between 6 – 20 people who can take part in tasks that help us improve and maintain our site. If you're an organisation that is committed to giving something back, why not give us a ring to see if we can help organise something to suit you?
To get involved as a client, carer, volunteer or donor, call 01636 918271.
Find us at: Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QL
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Call us on 01636 918271.
Nicola Bradley
Flower Pod Centre Manager
Hello, I’m Nicola…
I have a wealth of experience in several outdoor educational settings (and I'm a qualified Geography Secondary School Teacher!). But my real passion is gardening and I've previously volunteered in 2 community gardens. I'm also doing RHS Horticulture training to expand my knowledge. I'm looking forward to being able to put it into practice at Flower Pod Southwell.
Watch our short video to see Lucy and John talk about their volunteering experiences at Flower Pod Southwell
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A huge thank you to everyone at Noquet Building Services Ltd for hosting their incredible Charity Ball and raising over £11,000 to support our work with local people with learning disabilities.
The evening was truly fantastic, and we are so grateful for the generosity and support shown by everyone involved. Funds raised will help us continue supporting people with learning disabilities to live happier, healthier and more independent lives in their local communities.
A special thank you goes to the team behind the event for all the planning, hard work and dedication that made the night such a success. We'd also like to thank the local businesses and individuals who donated prizes, sponsored the event and purchased tables.
We simply couldn't do what we do without the support of our amazing community. Thank you all for making this such a memorable and impactful evening.
What an event!
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🎃👻 Halloween arrived at Reach Southwell in style!
We've been enjoying a spooktacular mix of activities: baking delicious treats, painting pumpkins and karaoke at our Halloween social evening. 🎤🎃
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Getting into the Halloween spirit with some beautiful, colourful pumpkins at Flower Pod Southwell! 🕸️🦇🥀
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