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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🌿🎨 Nature’s Paintbrushes 🎨🌿
We collected a variety of natural materials from around the Flower Pod Newark garden, including leaves, grasses, flowers and twigs. Using our discoveries, we created our own unique paintbrushes and explored the different marks, patterns and textures they could make.
This activity encouraged imagination, teamwork and creativity, while helping us connect with the natural world around us. It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the process and discovering that nature can be an fantastic art tool. 🍃🖌️
#Reach #LearningDisability #CreativeLearning #Nature #FlowerPod
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Our wheelbarrows often have busy schedules! They help our wonderful clients, volunteers and staff sort through beautiful flowers, move materials around the garden, and everything in between 🌼🚜🌱
While the wheelbarrow does the carrying, it's the people behind it who make the real difference. Every task is part of creating opportunities for learning, building skills, working together and helping people with learning disabilities flourish.
From flower beds to compost bays, there's always a job to be done, and our clients, volunteers and staff are always ready to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in!
#FlowerPod #Volunteering #LearningDisability #Gardening #Sustainability #Reach
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Have you ever wished you could wear your wedding dress again?
Or perhaps there is a beautiful dress hanging in your wardrobe that rarely gets the chance to shine?
Now you can!
Join us for The Wedding Dress Tea in aid of Reach, a delightful afternoon of tea, prosecco, music, photographs and treasured memories.
Whether it's your wedding dress, bridesmaid dress, mother-of-the-bride outfit or favourite party dress, this is your chance to dress up, celebrate and support Reach.
Saturday 19 September 2026, 3pm to 5pm
Governors House, Newark
£45 per person
Your ticket includes:
Afternoon tea with a glass of prosecco
Professional photo opportunities
Wedding playlist and nostalgic memories
Silent auction
Only 40 tickets are available, so book early to avoid disappointment.
To book head over to: ow.ly/lGkl50ZmNQ7
Because every wedding dress deserves another outing.
#WeddingDressTea #NewarkEvents #FundraisingEvent #AfternoonTea #Reach #SupportLocalCharities #WeddingDress #MakeMemories
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