Open Arms

02/06/2026

Drop in to our session for families of children and young people with a hidden difference tomorrow from 3pm

Family Drop on tomorrow from 3 pm free for any family of a child/ young person with a hidden difference to drop in to chat about all things SEND but more over to meet others travelling the same journey, have some fun and make some friends.

If you fancy a night off from the kitchen then tea is available at 5pm for just £2.50 / child. Hot dogs and Doughnut Sundaes tomorrow ( plain pasta always available)

We look forward to see you all.

31/05/2026

Open House with MHS Shropshire and the wellbeing vehicle from 9.30 am on Monday. Plenty of fruit snd veg to share along with some dog food and 3 bags of miracle grow compost which we are happy to find a good home for in return for a donation.

We look forward to seeing you all.

29/05/2026

PROUD TO BE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP TO BRING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO CRAVEN ARMS

Whilst Josh can't be with us on Monday we are very pleased to welcome MHS Shropshire and their well-being vehicle for the first of their monthly sessions with us.

The WellBeing vehicle will be with us from 9.30am - 12.30pm on Monday, and the 1st Monday of each month going forward. The team are available to anyone for a chat, support and signposting, providing a professional, confidential, person-centred service to support the mental health and wellbeing of all.

28/05/2026

Take a break from the tomorrow; the benefit of the thick walls of a bank that it is lovely and cool inside !

Open house from 10 am - we may even ice some tea ! and the Friday Club meet for lunch served at 12.30pm. lamb kebab and salad, followed by snickerdoodle ice cream cake. £7.50 / adult. The only requirement of the Friday club is that you want to be there - ALL are welcome.

We are staying open a little later, 3pm - 6pm, for and end of term treat for families with a pizza party and doughnuts - £2.50 / child - Please do drop us a message to let us know you are coming or we may close early

27/05/2026

We hope everyone is enjoying the sun and staying safe !

We will be back open on Friday for Friday Club; Lunch is Lamb kebabs with Greek salad, followed by Snickerdoodle ice cream cake served at 12.30 pm

As an end of half term treat, we are throwing a little pizza party for children and families; pizza, doughnuts and friends to meet and play with. £2.50 / child ( adults must stay on site )

Please do drop us a message to let us know you are coming before midday on Friday

26/05/2026

With the weather so glorious for half term, we have decided not to run the family drop-in tomorrow, but will be extending our opening hours slightly on Friday for any families who might like to come for a pizza and play 3pm to 6pm.

Stay safe in the sun and be sure to have fun !!

21/05/2026

No Josh Dickin working for Craven Arms Division tomorrow or in fact until the 5th June but the door will be open and the kettle on for Open House from 10am and Friday Club will have lunch at 12.30pm. It is pulled pork with mac and cheese and salad, followed by pavlova tomorrow. Just £7.50 and all are welcome

We will be taking a well earned rest over the bank holiday weekend and won’t be open on Monday.

21/05/2026

We would love for you all to join us. Go on … spoil yourself. Puddings, Prosecco and. an evening of being pampered ! What more could you want ??

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/puddings-prosecco-and-pamper-evening?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR8OdVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe97BQWf9Okc5nHJT18MLdIdNS-pex3UqdicDgHj-AsFnKfxKMe4thwQ5jZf8_aem_wFO28kCSX-cg5GuhOjbFAA

We have a very busy couple of months coming up, more on all that is happening later, but for now, a date for your diary !

🥂✨ PUDDINGS, PROSECCO & PAMPER EVENING ✨🥂
Who is ready for the ultimate night of relaxation, indulgence, and giving back? We invite you to join us Open Arms for our upcoming fundraiser, and we promise it’s going to be the sweetest night of the year!

Join us for an evening dedicated to treating yourself while supporting an incredible cause.

🌸 The Details:
📅 Date: Friday, 19th June

⏰ Time: 7:30 PM

💸 Tickets: Only £10 per person

🍓 What’s Included?
We’ve teamed up with Tropic to bring you a night of pure bliss, featuring:

💆‍♀️ Mini Facials & Hand Massages – Get pampered and glowy!

🥂 Fizz – We are popping the corks, to start the weekend right.

🍰 UNLIMITED PUDDING – Yes, you read that right. Come hungry!

💕 Raising Funds for Empathy
Every single ticket sold helps us raise vital funds for ourselves and Open Arms to ensure we can continue to change special lives and make Shropshire a better place to be for all.

Grab your friends, your family, or your colleagues and book your spots before they fill up! Spaces are limited, and you definitely don’t want to miss out on unlimited desserts.

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/puddings-prosecco-and-pamper-evening

20/05/2026

We are open today from 12 -2.30pm and then 6pm -6.30 pm for your donations of clothes etc for our bags to school to school collection.

It is family drop in 3pm to 6pm when any family of a child / young person with a hidden difference and welcome to drop in for some support, fun and friendship. Tea tonight is pizza and pasta £2.50/ child