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  • Deaffest 2012 Submissions are now OPEN!

    December 14, 2011 » Posted in Events


    Deaffest is the UK’s only Deaf-led film and television festival, which celebrates the talents of Deaf filmmakers and media artists from all over the world. www.deaffest.co.uk The 2012 festival will be held at the Light House, Wolverhampton, from Friday 25th – Sunday 27th May 2012. This dynamic and thriving festival helps to nurture talent in [...]

  • Fire Safety roadshow to be held for Deaf in Crewe

    September 21, 2011 » Posted in Events,Links


    Deaf people in Crewe can learn how to protect their homes from fire at a special roadshow next month. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Deafness Support Network are running a year-long series of events right across the county to provide potentially lifesaving advice to those with hearing loss. The hi-tech community roadshow vehicle [...]

  • Sencity 2011 at IndigO2, London

    September 7, 2011 » Posted in Events


    The Disco That Rocks – But You Don’t Need to Hear Vibrating Dance Floor and ‘Aroma Jockeys’ for Deaf and Hearing People Unveiled as Sencity 2011 Launches UK Debut at O2. You can feel its good vibrations, be dazzled by its lights and even smell it. The UK’s newest ultra high-tech disco, Sencity, boasts features [...]

  • SIGNtific Events at The Science Museum in London

    May 30, 2011 » Posted in Events


    The Science Museum in London has several deaf-led events upcoming with British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters making their events accessible to deaf and hard of hearing audiences. You can find more information about these great events on their website. Click here for more information.

  • An Introduction to Voiceover in Derby

    May 7, 2011 » Posted in Events


    Deaf Matters, training organisation for aspiring and current interpreters and communication support workers, will be holding a training session in Derby to introduce people to voiceover. The course introduces theory, as well as practical applications and provides a safe environment in which to practise voiceover with guidance from a qualified interpreter.  The course will be [...]

  • Deaf Awareness Festival 2011 in Norwich

    April 16, 2011 » Posted in Events


    On Wednesday 4th May 2011, during National Deaf Awareness week, Deaf Connexions will be holding a Deaf Awareness Festival at The Forum in Norwich city centre. At the event there will be signed stories, competitions, school performances, British Sign Language (BSL) taster sessions, many different stalls and much more. The event starts at 10am and [...]

  • An International Training Event in Edinburgh for Deaf Managers

    April 7, 2011 » Posted in Events


    A training course for deaf managers, managers responsible for deaf staff and aspiring deaf managers will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland next month. The event is the first of its kind and has been dubbed, ‘Deaf Managers – Facing the Challenge’. The key aspects that the training event will look at include: how deaf people, [...]

  • Bible Training Event in BSL in Warrington

    April 4, 2011 » Posted in Events


    On Friday 8th April and Saturday 9th April from 9am -4.30pm, the Manchester Sign Language Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses are hosting an information event and have invited the Deaf community to attend and learn about the bible. The event is being held at Warrington Market, Warrington Town Centre, WA1 2EN. Information at the event will be [...]

  • John Smith & Guests at Mansfield Deaf Club

    April 2, 2011 » Posted in Events


    On Saturday 14th May 2011, the infamous deaf comedian John Smith will perform at Mansfield Deaf Club. There will be several guests appearing with him including: Rebecca Ann Withey (sign song performer), Richard Carter (BSL poet), Colin Thomson (sign song performer) and Alex Jobson (magician). Tickets are in hot demand and are on sale at [...]

  • Easter Family Fun with the Flintshire DCS

    March 30, 2011 » Posted in Events


    On Friday 23rd April, the Flintshire Deaf Childrens Society (FDCS) are holding their launch event. It’s an Easter Family Fun Day, which will introduce the new group setup to support families with deaf children to the local community. It will be held on the grounds of Ysgol Gwynedd, Prince of Wales Ave, Flint. At the [...]