02/06/2026
It been a very difficult decision, but after many years of volunteering and running the Midsomer Norton Pandas support group I have decided it’s important to spend more time with family, Wednesday Pandas sessions have meant a lot to me. Struggling with my own mental health after the birth of my children being able to help and support others has meant the world. I have loved being able to feel that maybe I could make a tiny difference to parents when everything feels scary and dark.
At this time, while I’m still a working Mum and also a working grandparent, I want to ensure I have time to see and support my own mum who has just been widowed and my children and grandchildren, so I’m finding a little bit more space in my busy week for myself and my family.
Jo Sheppard has been my wonderful deputy of Midsomer Norton Pandas. She has been a wonderful, calm, kind, understanding and supportive volunteer, who has given up her Wednesdays to help others, whilst still having young children herself. I want to thank Jo from the bottom of my heart for all her hard work, amazing ideas.
We won’t be taking on any new service users this term, but will be holding a few last catch up sessions for existing parents x
If you would like any information on other local support, please message.
Thanks Sally and Jo x
