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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We've had a fantastic time celebrating #VolunteersWeek , as we do every year. But it is important to continue to recognise the value of volunteers all year round! Their time, commitment and generosity underpin so much of what we do at Reach Learning Disability and make a lasting difference to the people we support.
Here are some beautiful reflections from our volunteers that capture the impact of being part of our community:
“A truly wonderful place where I feel valued and have a real sense of purpose with lovely people.”
“Such a happy, fun place. Always lots of laughs. I so look forward to my days at Reach and miss the clients when I am not there.”
These words reflect not only the contribution volunteers make, but also the relationships, purpose and sense of belonging that volunteering can bring.
Thank you to those who celebrated with us this week, and to every volunteer who continues to support our work throughout the year. Thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting our valuable and essential volunteering programme. If you are interesting in volunteering for Reach, please email wayne.wilmot@reachuk.org
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Our volunteers give so much to our charity. Without them, we simply would not be able to do what we do. Thank you to each and every one of you for your time, energy and commitment. 💖
We are also very proud to be supporting adults with learning disabilities to start or develop their own volunteering journeys, building skills, confidence and connections in their communities.
#VolunteersWeek The National Lottery Community Fund
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🌟 We have a fantastic line-up of community events this weekend, all helping to support adults with learning disabilities across Nottinghamshire. Click the photos to see where you can come and support Reach.
Thank you so much to everyone who is taking the time and effort to fundraise and support Reach, it is very much appreciated by all at our charity.
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