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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To celebrate World Book Day, our Flower Pod Newark Arctic explorers set off on an imaginative journey to the North Pole! Some created magical stories about polar bears, seals, and other Arctic animals forming unlikely friendships, while others wrote brilliant fact books covering: the icy landscapes, northern lights, and fascinating wildlife facts. What incredible authors, illustrators, and explorers we have here at Reach!
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Today we are celebrating International Women’s Day by recognising the women across Reach who inspire us every day.
We are proud to support women with learning disabilities to build skills, confidence and independence, and to take their place in the life of the community. We also want to acknowledge the many women in our staff team, volunteer network and families who bring imagination, commitment and compassion to everything they do.
International Women’s Day is a reminder that everyone has the right to aspire and to be heard. At Reach we will continue working together so that people with learning disabilities can lead happy, healthy and connected lives.
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Tonight in Newark, Garden of Light will brighten the Market Place with a stunning celebration of renewal, marking the changing seasons through light, colour and community participation.
The event is free and is on tonight 6pm-9pm!
Tina, Reach Newark Deputy Manager, said: “At Reach, we’re passionate about making sure adults with learning disabilities have the opportunity to take part in community life. Being involved in the Garden of Light workshops means the people we support aren’t just attending an event — they’re actively shaping it.
Having their lanterns carried through Newark and forming part of the opening moment is incredibly powerful. It builds confidence, pride and a real sense of belonging.”
We’re so proud of everyone who joined in our lantern making and is taking part. If you’re in Newark, come along and join this uplifting celebration. ✨🌈💛
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