Event Type: Partnership Event

  • Learning Disability Week 2026: The POD – Branding Workshop

    Learning Disability Week 2026: The POD – Branding Workshop

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    Learning Disability Week 2026: The POD – Branding Workshop

    June 16, 2026 11:30 – 12:30

    Join us at The POD for a collaborative creative session exploring how The POD looks, feels and represents the people who use it.

    Together, we’ll experiment with colours, words, ideas and creative making to help shape the future identity and atmosphere of The POD.

    No design experience needed. Just bring your ideas.

    Date

    June 16, 2026

    Location

    Venue Space at The Pod
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    Time

    11:30 – 12:30
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    Part of Learning Disability Week 2026

    As part of Learning Disability Week 2026, this event celebrates this year’s theme, “Do You See Me?”. Throughout the week, people and communities across the UK are coming together to recognise the voices, experiences, talents and everyday lives of people with learning disabilities.

    What To Expect

    This relaxed and collaborative workshop invites people to explore creativity, identity and self-expression through branding, design and shared ideas.

    Whether you enjoy creativity, design or simply sharing ideas, everyone is welcome to take part.

    Together, we’ll experiment with:

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    Colours and visual ideas

    Words and messages

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    Collaborative discussion

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    How a community space should feel

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    Everyone is invited

    Explore ideas through music

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    Just turn up and take part

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    About the workshop

    The POD Branding Workshop is a chance for people to contribute directly to the future look, feel and personality of The POD through collaborative creative activities.

    The session focuses on creativity, inclusion and shared ownership, helping ensure the space reflects the people and communities who use it.

    About The Pod

    The POD (Pioneers of Development) is a welcoming community space designed to bring people together through creativity, conversation, learning and inclusive community activity.

    Accessibility & Inclusion

    We want everyone attending to feel welcome, comfortable and included.

    The POD is an accessible venue with a relaxed and inclusive environment. Support staff, carers, families and friends are welcome to attend alongside participants.

    This workshop is designed to be informal, supportive and open to all experience levels. There is no pressure to create in any particular way or to have previous experience with art activities.

    If you have any questions about accessibility or support before attending, please get in touch.

    Planning Your Visit

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    This event takes place on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at The POD in Birkenhead.

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    The workshop will take place in the Venue space at The POD from 11:30 – 12:30

    Further information about attending, accessibility and booking can be found within the event listing above.

    Join Us During Learning Disability Week

    Whether you want to try something creative, meet new people or simply enjoy the atmosphere, we’d love to welcome you to The POD during Learning Disability Week 2026.

    Come along, explore your creativity and be part of a welcoming and inclusive community event.

  • Learning Disability Week 2026: Song-writing Session

    Learning Disability Week 2026: Song-writing Session

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    Learning Disability Week 2026: Song-writing Session

    June 16, 2026 12:30 – 13:30

    Join RAWD @ The POD for an inclusive song-writing session inspired by this year’s Learning Disability Week theme:

    Together, we’ll turn ideas, experiences and creativity into something loud, proud and impossible to ignore.

    Date

    June 16, 2026

    Location

    Venue Space at The Pod
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    Time

    12:30 – 13:30
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    Part of Learning Disability Week 2026

    As part of Learning Disability Week 2026, this event celebrates this year’s theme, “Do You See Me?”. Throughout the week, people and communities across the UK are coming together to recognise the voices, experiences, talents and everyday lives of people with learning disabilities.

    What To Expect

    This relaxed and inclusive creative session invites people to explore ideas, words, rhythm and self-expression through collaborative song-writing. Whether you enjoy music, love being creative or simply want to try something new, everyone is welcome to take part.

    During the session, participants can expect:

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    Collaborative and creative activities

    Music and conversation

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    A welcoming and relaxed atmosphere

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    Opportunities to share ideas and experiences

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    Everyone is invited

    Explore ideas through music

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    Just turn up and take part

    About RAWD

    RAWD creates bold and inclusive creative opportunities led by disabled artists and performers. Through music, theatre and collaborative projects, RAWD supports people to express themselves creatively, build confidence and connect with others through the arts.

    About The Pod

    The POD (Pioneers of Development) is a welcoming community space designed to bring people together through creativity, conversation, learning and inclusive community activity.

    Accessibility & Inclusion

    We want everyone attending to feel welcome, comfortable and included.

    The POD is an accessible venue with a relaxed and inclusive environment. Support staff, carers, families and friends are welcome to attend alongside participants. This session is designed to be informal, supportive and open to all experience levels. There is no pressure to perform or participate in any particular way.

    If you have any questions about accessibility or support before attending, please get in touch.

    Planning Your Visit

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    This event takes place on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at The POD in Birkenhead.

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    The session will run from 12:30 – 13:30 in the Venue Space.

    Further information about attending, accessibility and booking can be found within the event listing above.

    Join Us During Learning Disability Week

    Whether you want to try something creative, meet new people or simply enjoy the atmosphere, we’d love to welcome you to The POD during Learning Disability Week 2026.

    Come along, make some noise and help create something impossible to ignore.

  • Learning Disability Week 2026: Art Workshop

    Learning Disability Week 2026: Art Workshop

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    Learning Disability Week 2026: Art Workshop

    June 16, 2026 11:00 – 13:00

    Join Bluecoat and Blue Room at The POD for a relaxed and inclusive creative workshop as part of Learning Disability Week 2026. This year’s theme:

    Do You See Me?

    Together, we’ll explore creativity, self-expression and ideas through collaborative art-making in a welcoming community environment.

    No previous art experience needed. Just come along and get creative.

    Date

    June 16, 2026

    Location

    Gallery Space at The Pod
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    Time

    11:00 – 13:00
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    Part of Learning Disability Week 2026

    As part of Learning Disability Week 2026, this event celebrates this year’s theme, “Do You See Me?”. Throughout the week, people and communities across the UK are coming together to recognise the voices, experiences, talents and everyday lives of people with learning disabilities.

    What To Expect

    This inclusive creative session invites people to explore ideas, creativity and self-expression through collaborative art activities led by Blue Room.

    Whether you already enjoy art or simply want to try something new, everyone is welcome to take part.

    During the session, participants can expect:

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    Collaborative and creative activities

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    Guided artistic exploration

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    A welcoming and relaxed atmosphere

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    Opportunities to share ideas and experiences

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    Everyone is invited

    Explore ideas through music

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    Just turn up and take part

    About Blue Room

    Blue Room is Bluecoat’s inclusive arts project supporting learning disabled and neurodivergent artists to develop creative skills, collaborate with others and share their work through ambitious artistic projects and workshops.

    Through creativity and collaboration, Blue Room creates opportunities for people to connect, express themselves and explore new ideas through art.

    About The Pod

    The POD (Pioneers of Development) is a welcoming community space designed to bring people together through creativity, conversation, learning and inclusive community activity.

    Accessibility & Inclusion

    We want everyone attending to feel welcome, comfortable and included.

    The POD is an accessible venue with a relaxed and inclusive environment. Support staff, carers, families and friends are welcome to attend alongside participants.

    This workshop is designed to be informal, supportive and open to all experience levels. There is no pressure to create in any particular way or to have previous experience with art activities.

    If you have any questions about accessibility or support before attending, please get in touch.

    Planning Your Visit

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    This event takes place on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at The POD in Birkenhead.

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    The workshop will take place in the Gallery space at The POD from 11am to 1pm

    Further information about attending, accessibility and booking can be found within the event listing above.

    Join Us During Learning Disability Week

    Whether you want to try something creative, meet new people or simply enjoy the atmosphere, we’d love to welcome you to The POD during Learning Disability Week 2026.

    Come along, explore your creativity and be part of a welcoming and inclusive community event.