DEAF DIABETES UK CONFERENCE 15TH MAY 2015
DDUK Announcement is pleased to confirm
DDUK – 2nd Conference – 15 May 2015
Venue: Manchester Deaf Centre
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Exhibition Stalls
Conference Programme details still being finalised
from Invited Speakers/Confirmation asap
Note Key Speakers confirmed from the
NHS (Diabetes) + Diabetes UK
Conference Booking available in February 2015
You can now Register your Interest for
Information on DDUK Conference + Early Bird
Booking Fee
Email : contactdeafdiabetesuk@gmail.com
STOCKPORT DEAF HEALTH EVENT – WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY 2014
Stockport Deaf Health Event – Wednesday 21st May 2014
To improve awareness of local services and support available for deaf and hard of hearing people in Stockport
To involve local deaf and hard of hearing people in improving services and their communications
To engage service users on their health and social care needs
To support the deaf and hard of hearing community to take control of their own health through tailored communications and education sessions.
Where: Pinewood Lecture Theatre, Stepping Hill Hospital
Time: 2-8pm
Deaf Parenting UK will be setting up stall to promote their services, along with 20 other groups:
1. NHS Stockport CCG
2. Stepping Hill Hospital
3. Hypertension Campaign (BP checks)
4. Audiology drop-in service
5. Stockport Council Equipment Adaptation & Sensory Loss Team
6. BSL Healthy Minds
7. Interpreter Now
8. Breast Cancer stall
9. Cancer information stall
10. Walthew House
11. Healthwatch Stockport
12. Mastercall out of hours GP service
13. Library Service
14. Welfare rights Service
15. UK Council on Deafness
16. Action on Hearing Loss
17. Deaf Nest
18. FLAG
19. Deaf Parenting UK Services
20. Genie Networks
And 5 workshops:
• 2:00pm Deaf Awareness Training for GPs and Clinicians (Deaf Health Champions)
• 3:00pm Alcohol Awareness Session (Lifeline Project Ltd)
• 4:00pm Breast Awareness Session (Stepping Hill Bobby Moore Unit)
• 5:00pm Deaf Awareness Training for GPs and Clinicians (Deaf Health Champions)
• 6:00pm Cancer Awareness Session (Macmillan & Deaf Health Champions)
HACKNEY DEAF PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP
Hackney Deaf Parenting Support Group
Are you a Deaf Parent/ Deaf Parent to be?
Want to mix with other Deaf Parents & children?
Want to receive information, support and advice?
When: 2nd Wednesday of every Month – 12.45pm – 2.45pm
14 th May 2014
11 th June 2014
9 th July 2014
10 th September 2014
8 th October 2014
12 th November 2014
Comet Children’s Centre 20 Halcomb Street Hackney N1 5RFEmail: info@deafparent.org.uk
DPUK SHORT BREAK – BUTLIN’S BOGNOR REGIS
Deaf Parenting UK’s Families 2nd year running Short Break: Butlin’s Bognor Regis – for Deaf Parents living in London / M25 border only.
WHEN: 11th – 15th August 2014
WHERE:Butlin’s Bognor Regis Resort Upper Bognor Road Bognor Regis West Sussex, PO21 1JJ
COSTS: Room only for £100 per person – (2 Years & over)
Under 2 Years – FREE
(You will sleep in ‘Room Only’ with shower available on – 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th August. Check out is 10am on 15th August)
FOOD.
If you wish to order food from the list of menu (Breakfast and Dinner) – you will need to complete form;
£17.50 per adult per day.
£8.75 per child age 6-14yrs
£4.50 per child age 2-5yrs
Under 2’s free.
(We are in arrangement with the company to provide BSL Interpreters for each night of the evening entertainment. Further details will be announced in due course)
LIMITED SPACES FOR 25 FAMILIES – FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE DEADLINE FOR BOOKING & PAYMENT :- MONDAY 12th MAY 2014, NO REQUESTS WILL BE RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE!
TO OBTAIN BOOKING FORM AND PAYMENT – EMAIL TO : caroline@deafparent.org.uk
SMS: 07928 282249
Facebook: Caroline Dpuk
DEAFVIBE – SEE ME HEAR ME EXHIBITION (DEAF DAY)
DEAFvibe – SEE ME HEAR ME EXHIBITION (DEAF DAY)
When: FRIDAY 9TH MAY 2014 10am – 4pm
Where: Waddington Suite & Stanley Matthews Lounge, Britannia Stadium, Stoke City Football Club, Stoke-on-Trent
Award winning charity DEAFvibe is a vibrant organisation seeking to empower Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind community of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
The Deaf-led Charity, now in its fifth year and run by volunteers, will hold its third annual See Me, Hear Me Exhibition. Entry to the exhibition is free to members of the public and professionals who wish to attend.
Last year’s event attracted 50 exhibitors from around the country and almost 500 visitors including deaf, hard of hearing and deaf blind people, their carers and families and professionals working in the field of deafness.
The exhibition, informally known as the Deaf Day, promotes the wealth of services available to deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind people in Staffordshire, from suppliers of assistive listening devices and national deaf organisations to local health and emergency services that are keen to make their services more accessible. In addition to the information stalls, there will be two BSL interpreted tours of Britannia Stadium, stalls selling crafts, cakes and holistic treatments and fundraising activities including a raffle with fantastic prizes (with some Stoke City FC memorabilia included).
The event is fully accessible, with all communication needs catered for, such as British Sign Language and Deafblind interpreters, Electronic Notetaker and a Lipspeaker, all of which will be available on the day.
DEAFvibe chair, Julie Hart says “The ‘See Me, Hear Me’ event is a great opportunity for all to find out about deafness, the impact it can have on your life and to get advice and information on how to continue to live an independent life after being diagnosed as deaf”.
********** Deaf Parenting UK will be setting up stall to promote their services – come along and network! ******
CODA UK AND IRELAND 5TH CONFERENCE: ARE YOU CODA AWARE?
Book your free place at the CODA UK and Ireland 5th Conference: Are you CODA Aware?
CODA- Child of Deaf Adults
27th April 2014
9.30-5pm
Grand Connaught Rooms, London
All are welcome!
Places limited – for more info, please email: info@codaukireland.co.uk
During the conference we will cover the History of CODAs and the Issues they face. We will have workshops on CODAs as Interpreters and Children in Schools, Volunteer Awards and a Networking Lunch with guest speaker Professor Jemina Napier author of: Sign Language Brokering: A survey of hearing and Deaf Codas.
London Deaf Parents Support Groups run by Deaf Parenting UK
- Deaf Parents & children’s drop in family friendly environment
- Access to toys and activities for children under 5yrs
- Receive information, support and advice
Camden Locality
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
When:
- Tuesday 9th October 2012
- Tuesday 13th November 2012
- Tuesday 11th December 2012
Where: Harmood Children Centre, 1 Forge Place, Off Ferdinand Street NW1 8DQ
Hackney Locality
Time: 12.30pm- 2.30pm
When:
- Monday 22nd Oct 2012
- Monday 19th Nov 2012
Where: Comet Children Centre, 20 Halcomb Street, Hackney N1 5RF
Newham Locality
Time: 1 – 3pm
When:
- Friday 19th October 2012
- Friday 23rd November 2012
- Friday 21st December 2012
Where: Abbey Lane Children Centre, 1 Abbey Lane, Stratford E15 2SD
Hammersmith & Fulham Locality
Time: 1 – 3pm
When:
- Monday 15th October 2012
- Monday 12th November 2012
- Monday 10th December 2012
Where: Masbro Brook Green Family Centre 49 Brook Green, London, W6 7BJ
For more information or queries, please contact me.
Nicole Campbell
DPUK Families Project Coordinator
sms: 07928 842529
fax: 0871 264 3323
DPUK Day Out in London Southbanks for Deaf Parents and Families
On Saturday 18th August 2012
- Handa’s Suprise Puppet Show at 12.15pm (children age 2-6yrs
- Enjoy a stroll along the Southbank!
- Visit the Jubilee Gardens and Adventure Park!
- See amazing acts at the Southbank Festival of the World!
- Visit Festival of the World Museum
More information can be found on the flyer here.
Deadline: 3rd August 2012
To book your place, email info@deafparent.org.uk
London Deaf Parents Drop In Sessions / Support Groups run by Deaf Parenting UK
·Deaf Parents & children’s drop in family friendly environment
·Access to toys and activities for children under 5yrs
·Receive information, support and advice
Camden Locality
Time:10am – 12 noon
When:
- Friday 13thApril
- Friday 11thMay
- Friday 8thJune
- Friday 13thJuly
- Friday 10thAugust
- Friday 14thSeptember
Where:Harmood Children Centre, 1 Forge Place, Off Ferdinand Street NW1 8DQ
Hackney Locality
Time:12.30pm- 2.30pm
When:
·Monday 16th April
·Monday 21st May
·Monday 18th June
·Monday 16th July
·Monday 20thAugust
·Monday 17th Sept
·Monday 22nd Oct
·Monday 19th Nov
Where:Comet Children Centre, 20 Halcomb Street, Hackney N1 5RF
Newham Locality
Time:10am – 12pm
When:
- Friday 20th April
- Friday 18thMay
- Friday 22ndJune
- Friday 20thJuly
- Friday 24thAugust
- Friday 21stSeptember
- Friday 26thOctober
- Friday 23rdNovember
Where:Abbey Lane Children Centre, 1 Abbey Lane, Stratford E15 2SD
Hammersmith & Fulham Locality ****NEW****
Time:1 – 3pm
When:
- Monday 23rdApril (1stsession)
- Monday 14thMay
- Monday 11thJune
- Monday 9thJuly
- Monday 13thAugust
- Monday 10thSeptember
- Monday 15thOctober
- Monday 12thNovember
- Monday 10thDecember
Where:Masbro Brook Green Family Centre49 Brook Green, London, W6 7BJ
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Deaf Family related events- Updates:
Deaf Parenting UK is pleased to announce the following updates for Deaf Families living in the London Regions:
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EASTER FUN DAY
Fun & Games!
Saturday 7th April 2012, 1pm – 5pm, at St John’s Deaf Club, 258 Green Lanes, London N4 2HE (click here for flyer)
COST £2.00 PER CHILD – (UNDER 1 YEAR OLD -FREE)
FREE SNACK/REFRESHMENTS FOR CHILDREN, REFRESHMENTS FOR SALE AT CANTEEN FOR ADULTS
DEADLINE FOR BOOKING YOUR CHILD’S PLACE: FRIDAY 30TH MARCH 2012
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First Steps – BEHAVIOURIAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP FOR DEAF PARENTS (Flyer)
At Comet Children’s Centre, 20 Halcomb Street, Hackney, N1 5RF
Monday 16th April 2012, 12.30-2.30pm
The ‘workshop’ will cover:
Introduction to First Steps – Who Are We?
Information about basic behaviour management strategies (e.g. praise and ignoring)
What topics you as a parent would like to see covered at future sessions.
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Re-decorate this spring!!!
Come and learn how to decorate Kew Palace style!
Kew Palace Botanic Gardens (flyer)
Sunday 20th May 2012, 11am – 4pm
Free experimental printing workshop for maximum 15 people – children + deaf parents (2 children /1 adult ratio)
For children age 8-12 years
BSL Interpretation
Tea/Coffee Refreshments provided
Only 15 places available on first come, first serve basis.
- Bring your own packed lunch
- Free unassisted time to roam around in gardens after end of workshop.
For further information and booking forms for the above – please contact DPUK Families Project Coordinator:
Nicole Campbell
DPUK Families Project Coordinator
SMS: 07928 842529
Fax: 0871 264 33233
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DPUK’s upcoming Family fun days…
Deaf Parenting UK are delighted to announce an exciting programme of activities as part of Deaf Families Project, funded by Children in Need, including:
- 22nd October 2011 – Unicorn Theatre – Billy the Kid Captioned Show from 1.30pm-3pm (see flyer)
- 26th November 2011 – Discover Children Story Centre, Stratford from 12-5pm (see flyer)
- 11th December 2011 – Children’s Xmas Party at St Johns Deaf Club from 1-6pm (see flyer)
- 14th January 2012 – Children’s New Year Disco – Walthamstow
- 23rd January 2012 – Sexual Health Workshop provided by Deafax
- 11th February 2012 – Eddie Catz Soft Play Centre, Wimbledon
- 17th March 2012 – Arts & Craft Session for Mothering Sunday – venue location to be advised shortly
- 7th April 2012 – Easter Theme Fun & Games and Tea Party – venue location to be advised shortly
- 26th May 2012 – National Family Week – DPUK Family Day out at Paradise Wildlife Park, Hertfordshire – TBA
- 16th June 2012 – Subtitled Film at Picture House Cinema exclusively for Deaf Families in conjuction with Father’s Day – Details to be advised
- Events for July, August & September 2012 will be sought/finalised after Christmas.
To learn more or to book your place, please email Nicole on info@deafparent.org.uk
FAMILY INFORMATION TOUR
Deaf Parenting UK is delighted to be chosen to work in partnership with first ever UK and Ireland’s Family Information Tour organised by London Family Television. The products and services that have been chosen for the Family Information Tour are made to enable the enrichment of the lives of families, children and young people.
Asif Iqbal MBE Project Manager explained: “We are delighted with our partnership with Family Information Tour, ensuring that Deaf parents and other parents who visits the Tour are aware of Deaf Parenting UK and our services.
Family Information Tour are also FREE which provide families with information, advice, support and resources at family friendly venues. It is also fantastic opportunity for Deaf Parenting UK and other charities/ organisations toshowcase the best products, services and businesses to parents, children and young people.”
Sofia Theophilou, Director of UK and Ireland Family Tour: “Local Family TV is delighted to be partnering with Deaf Parenting UK on our UK and Ireland Family Information Tour. It is important that not only is information and advice is important for families but that everyone should also know about Deaf Parenting UK as charity that does so much for deaf parents. We also hope that more people will become volunteers or donate and we will continue to get the message across.”
The Family Information Tour will also showcase the following:
Products – Some of which to include books and video games that will benefit parents, children and young people with educational information;
Seminars – Q&A sessions with real-life experts;
Services: Businesses and voluntary organisations chosen by us will exhibit information and provide advice to parents, children and young people;
Presenters Casting: We have received confirmation from over 100 people who will be attending the tour for our presenter auditions. We are looking to train local children, young people and adults to present programmes in their communities;
The Family Information Tour will cover 9 dates across the venues at Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Exeter, Cardiff, London, Edinburgh and Belfast on Saturdays from November 2011 to April 2012, therefore giving the maximum impact benefiting families, children and young people living in the UK and Ireland, as follow:
Birmingham – 26th November 2011
Venue – Carrs Lane Church Centre, Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SX
Manchester – 10 December 2011
Venue – Manchester Bridge Club, 30 Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3JJ
Newcastle – 28 January 2012
Venue – Fluid Bar and Kitchen, Bealim House, 17-25 Gallowgate, NE1 4SG
Norwich – 11 February 2012
Venue – Blackfriars’ Hall, Norwich St, Andrews Hall Plain, Norwich NR3 1AU
Exeter – 18 February 2012
Venue – X Centre Commercial Road Exeter EX2 4AD
Cardiff – 10 March 2012
Venue – Whitchurch Community Centre, Old Church Road, CF14 1AD
London – 24th March 2012
Venue –Christ Church United Reformed Church, Chase Side, Enfield, EN2 6ND
Edinburgh – 31 March 2012
Venue – Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL
Belfast – 28 April 2012
Venue – Black Box, 18 – 22 Hill Street, BT1 2LA
SEXUAL HEALTH WORKSHOP FOR DEAF PARENTS
“…Young Deaf People feel embarrassed to ask their parents about sexual health issues…”
When: Monday 23rd January 2012
Time: 10am – 1pm
Where: Room 3, The Poetry School 81 Lambeth Walk London SE11 6DX
Cost: £5.00 per person
Workshop provided by Deafax’s deaf traine
Contact DPUK Families Project Coordinator for more information and booking form.
- Email: info@deafparent.org.uk
- Fax: 0871 2643323
- SMS: 07928 842529
Flyer also available by clicking here so please circulate to Deaf parents who are interested.
DPUK&Bristol NHS: Free Deaf parent Mentor course
Free Deaf Parent Mentoring Course
- Are you a parent or someone who has cared for children?
- Would you enjoy supporting other Deaf families or
- are you someone who is already working with Deaf families?
If yes, you may be interested in doing this free course.
Where?
St Paul’s Children Centre, Bristol
When?
17 th September 2011,
22 nd October 2011,
5 th November 2011
3 rd December 2011
14 th January 2012,
11 th February 2012
10 th /11 th March 2012
Deaf speakers / facilitators will lead the course
Free crèche is provided
Topics include having fun with families, keeping up the modern time, feelings, alcohol/smoking/drugs, sexual issues and keeping the family healthy.
Contact Hilary, DPUK Bristol Coordinator at
hilary@hilarysutherland.co.uk
Or text 07766304998
Please see our poster and display them at your local Deaf club, family centres and any other places that Deaf parents goes to generate interests.
Free Deaf Parenting Support Group for all (Camden)
FREE Deaf Parenting Support Group run by Deaf Parenting UK
Are you a Deaf Parent/ Deaf Parent to be?
Want to mix with other Deaf Parents & children in a family friendly environment?
Want to receive information, support and advice on parenting?
Why not come along and find out what it is all about?
DPUK Camden Deaf Parenting Support Group – 2nd Friday of Every Month
Open to all Deaf parents/parents to be in Camden and neighbouring boroughs
Time:10am – 12 noon
When:
Friday 9th September 2011
Friday 14th October 2011
Friday 11th November 2011
Where: Harmood Children Centre, 1 Forge Place, Off Ferdinand Street NW1 8DQ
Harrow Asian Deaf Club & Deaf Parenting UK’s joint celebration – 2nd July 2011
Deaf Parenting UK is celebrating their 10years anniversary by joining force with Harrow Deaf Club to have a fantastic family BBQ.
When: 2nd July 2011
Where: Bentley Day Centre, 94 Uxbridge Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 6DH
Time: 2pm-9pm
It’s a FAMILY DAY OUT!! EVERYONE are welcome, you can invite whoever you want to come, anyone can join the fun day out!
It includes BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Pinata, Egg and Spoon Race, Sack Race, Apple Bobbing, Art, Lucky Dip, Prizes and so so so so much more!!!
Entry Prices:
– Adults: £5
– Children (aged 7-15) : £2.50
– Family (2 adults and 2 childs) : £12
– Kids (6 or under): Free
Any Questions: Please contact the HADC team,
SMS/Text: 07907445619 Please don’t forget to add your name in the text message so we know who you are.
Email: hadc@hotmail.co.uk
DPUK Family Day Trip to Thorpe Park (July 2011)
THORPE PARK is the place to get your adrenaline pumping!
Must Travel by coach, courtesy of DPUK
FREE Tickets inclusive of coach and theme park entrance:
Children under 1 metre – FREE
(Maximum ticket requests – 4 people per family)
When: Saturday 23rd July 2011
Where: Opposite London’s Dungeon at London Bridge BR Station
Time: 8.30AM SHARP
Return to London Bridge at 7.30pm
Places will be given on first come first serve basis for Deaf Families living in South West, West, North, North West, and East London Regions only
Limited TICKETS – book quickly to avoid disappointment!
DEADLINE FOR TICKET BOOKING & APPLICATION REQUESTS: FRIDAY 17th JUNE 2011
Email: info@deafparent.org.uk
Fax: 0871 264 3323
SMS: 07928 842529
The Royal Collection and the Wallace Collection:
Wednesday 29 June, 18:00 – 19:30 at The Queen’s Gallery
Saturday 2 July, 16:30 – 18:00 at the Wallace Collection
(The talk will be delivered between 16:45 and 16:00 and refreshments will be served at the beginning and end of the talk)
Outside In: Exploring depictions of Dutch Life at the Royal Collection and the Wallace Collection
This event will explore the themes of war and peace, and mood and morals in seventeenth-century Dutch paintings. A number of paintings in the Dutch Landscapes exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery will be compared with interior scenes at the Wallace Collection.
At The Queen’s Gallery the talk will be delivered in English with BSL Interpretation provided by Tracey Tyer and Lipspeaking support from Linda Croton.
At the Wallace Collection the talk will be delivered in SSE (voice and sign) by Serena Cant. Notes and a loop will be available.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/may/14/deaf-signing-hearing-children
Special Senses Day at Colchester Zoo
On the 2nd July Colchester Zoo will be holding its annual Special Senses Day, a great day out that has been designed to make the zoo fun and accessible for all abilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for visitors with a range of disabilities to get more involved with activities at the zoo and there will be special encounter sessions for anyone that is registered disabled and a sensory awareness zone with touch and sniff activities, live animals and crafts.
Highlights of the day will include the ‘Special Senses Show’ at the Wild about Animal’s Theatre and the assistance dog team demonstration at the Displays Arena. The ‘Special Senses Show’ will explain all about how animals use their senses for survival and the assistance dog team demonstration will give visitors an insight into the expert training that the specialist hearing dogs receive.
Families with deaf children are invited to visit the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Listening Bus, the UK’s only touring information centre for deaf children and over the course of the day there will also be British Sign Language Interpreted feeds and displays for hearing impaired visitors throughout the zoo.
Start/Finish times: 9.30am – 6.30pm (last admissions to zoo grounds at 5.30pm)
Ticket costs:
Adult rate – £16.99
Child rate – £10.50
Senior (over 60) rate – £13.99
Disabled rate – £8.50
Carers – 1 Carer may also enter at the same rate as the season appropriate Disabled rate
Please note verification of disability status will be required to qualify for the concessionary rate. e.g Blue Badge, letter etc.
Please check out the website on www.colchester-zoo.com for more information and for enquiries, please telephone: 01206 331292
Next CODA/HMFD Workshop is planned for Sunday 26th June 2011.
These workshops are aimed at the hearing children of Deaf parents.
The morning workshops are a safe place for the children to express themselves and their feelings. Parents are not judged. The workshops are about the children feeling free to talk about their shared experiences with their peers.
We, as a group, have all agreed that what we talk about, in the workshops, stays in the workshops and is not discussed away from the workshops, with anyone!
The afternoon activities are decided by the children and are their opportunity to have fun and be carefree.
Workshop Facilitators, Angie Poole and George T. Taylor, encourage the children to take pride in their bi-culturalism and bi-lingualism. Angie and George are both adult HMFDs, fully accredited workshop facilitators and CRB checked.
CODA = Children of Deaf Adults (English)
HMFD = “hearing (me) – Mother – Father – Deaf” (BSL)
Next CODA/HMFD Workshop is planned for Sunday 26th June 2011.
10:15 – 10:30, meet at Arboretum Hall/Cafe (parents and children).
10:30 – 12:30, WORKSHOP (children age 8-16 only).
12:30 – 13:00, Lunch.
13:00 – 16:00, Afternoon activity (to be announced).
16:30, parents collect children from Arboretum Hall/Cafe.
Please e-mail, address below, to confirm you child’s attendance. This is necessary because numbers are limited.
BSL Talking Hands
Angie Poole & George T. Taylor
- British Sign Language/English Interpreters & Translators
- Workshop Facilitators & Trainers (CODA/HMFD & ‘Parenting Matters’)
- Columnists
- Consultants (Health & Safety, Technical Aids, Access to Work)
- Advocacy (Mental Health)
DPUK Family Day Trip to LegoLand (May 2011)
LEGOLAND is a theme park with over 55 Rides and attractions, providing a fun packed day for children up to 15 years old.
Must travel by coach, courtesy of DPUK
When: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Where: Meeting point for coach pick up:
Opposite London’s Dungeon at London Bridge BR Station
What Time: 8.30AM SHARP
Return to London Bridge at 6pm
FREE Tickets inclusive of coach and theme park entrance:
Children under 3 years – FREE
(Maximum ticket requests – 4 people per family)
Places will be given on first come first serve basis for Deaf Families living in South West, West, North, North West, and East London Regions only
Limited TICKETS – book quickly to avoid disappointment!
DEADLINE FOR TICKET BOOKING/APPLICATION REQUESTS: FRIDAY 15TH APRIL 2011
Email: info@deafparent.org.uk
Fax: 0871 264 3323
Sms: 07928 842529
FREE Deaf Parenting Skills workshops – Bristol & Surrounding Areas.
Are you Deaf parents or know of Deaf Parents living in Bristol area or surrounding areas?
Want to meet other Deaf parents?
Want to boost your confidence on parenting?
Need support/ information/ advice on where to go?
Workshops are for you!
Where: St Paul’s Children Centre
Little Bishop Street
St Paul’s
Bristol BS2 9JF
When: Saturday 12th March 2011
Saturday 26th March 2011
Saturday 9th April 2011
Saturday 16th April 2011
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Do come along and get to meet other parents as well as sharing your experiences and to learn from others too.
The workshops and crèche are free, please book places for yourselves and your children, if they wish to come along – booking form attached or contact Hilary for a booking form.
The suggested topics are as follows:
- Healthy eating with the family
- Communication with the family
- Keeping fit with the family
- Behaviour management
- Budgeting with the family
- Positive parenting tips
- Understanding child development
- Knowing your benefits
Do let us know if there is anything in particular that you would like to see happen during the workshop sessions.
Want to know more and to book your places, please contact Hilary Sutherland by email on Hilary@hilarysutherland.co.uk or by fax 01454 324408
FREE Education session about diabetes for Deaf diabetes.
NHS Diabetes offering FREE Education session about diabetes for Deaf diabetes. Could you please put this information on your website for Deaf parents to access information + to encourage Deaf parents who may have diabetes or their child / children may have diabetes to attend. I am assisting the NHS. This is an opportunity for Deaf diabetes to attend. Priority is given to Deaf diabetes – pending on spaces available Deaf people who do not have diabetes may attend but need to let me know to put their names down quickly.
For more info can be found here
Training Opportunity for Deaf Managers:
Managers in bilingual and bicultural working environment – Facing the Challenge
A Training Course at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
16-17 May 2011
How to get the best out of Deaf staff and managers ?
How can Deaf People succeed in management?
A new course aimed at breaking down the barriers faced by Deaf people in management.
Essential lessons in management for:
• Deaf Managers and Executives
• Managers responsible for Deaf Staff, including Deaf Managers
• Aspiring Deaf Managers
Run by top management experts and top BSL experts from Heriot-Watt University’s School of Management and Languages. Guest lecturers with experience in Deaf management from the UK and other countries, including Finland.
More details – webpage:
http://www.sml.hw.ac.uk/business/cpd/deaf-managers-facing-the-challenge.htm
BSL video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nBYrsoh6kM
International Sign video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9prTI5NKraY
To enrol:
http://www.eventelephant.com/thedeafmanagerfacingthechallenges
DEAF PARENTING UK’S AWARDS EVENT 2011 on 7th Oct 2011 – NOMINATION OPEN NOW
Deaf Parenting UK is celebrating their 10 years Anniversary and to make it more special, we are organising a first-ever Deaf Parenting UK Awards Event to celebrate our 10 years anniversary, recognising people for their contribution to improve the quality of life for Deaf parents ranging from front-line service, community based and strategy levels.
The Event will take place on Fri 7th October 2011 at 10.30am -1.30pm at Central London. There are 7 awards aimed for either individual Deaf parents or professionals working with Deaf parents and service providers (including health, social services, education, community/ charitable organisations/ groups).
Nominate yourself or someone worthy of the award: Nominations are now open to individuals (including Deaf Parents, families, friends, neighbours, Samaritan) and Organisations (including Health, Social Services, Education, voluntary organisations & community groups).
To submit your nomination now, please log onto our website: http://www.deafparent.org.uk/awards2011/index.html, read DPUK Awards page first before making your nomination from the Nomination Page.
Deadline for nomination: 15th July 2011.
Ticket also now for Sale to our Awards event which will be on Friday 7th Oct in Central London. An event – not to be missed!
Early Bird Discount (until 15th July 2011) £10 per person
Full price (1st August – 16th September 2011) £15 per person
Deadline for buying ticket is 16th September 2011. Limited space availability so first come first served.
Please spread the word or distribute the flyer (downloadable from our website) to as many as possible to Deaf Parents, their families, friends, Samaritans, Neighbours, or to your local Deaf clubs, Deaf Associations/ Centre, workplace, heath services, social services and education eg your child’s school/ college etc and encourage them to make their nomination. Flyer available from: http://www.deafparent.org.uk/awards2011/DPUKflyer.pdf
To learn more about DPUK Awards 2011, please go to our website: http://www.deafparent.org.uk/awards2011/index.html
Sign Circle Deaf BSL Camping Festival 22-25 July 2011, Longridge Showground, Preston, Lancashire, www.signcircle.org.uk
Sign Circle is a camping festival with many different activities, workshops, entertainment and performances for all ages to enjoy. During this weekend you and your family can take part in the programme or simply sit back, relax and switch off. The festival welcomes the whole signing community; Deaf people, families, friends and groups.
The reason why Sign Circle was set up is because mainstream festivals are often not accessible for Deaf people, and they do not have the unique elements of Deaf community and culture. At Sign Circle you and your family will have unlimited access in BSL to anything that is going on at the campsite.
The festival has been successfully running for the past four years and now celebrates its 5th anniversary. In total Sign Circle has provided entertainment for 1,200 campers and volunteers, and continues to grow. The festival is organised and run by a team of volunteers.
May 2007, 142 people at Fanwood Campsite in Yorkshire
May 2008, 250 people at Fanwood Campsite in Yorkshire
May 2009, 386 people at Longridge Campsite in Lancashire
May 2010, 417 people at Longridge Campsite in Lancashire
For more information about the festival:
– Visit www.signcircle.org.uk
– Email enquiries@signcircle.org.uk
– Text 07762 142 131
– Join the Facebook event ‘Sign Circle – 5th Deaf BSL Camping Festival’
FREE BSL/SSE Tours at Dulwich Picture Gallery
We have an exciting programme of complimentary BSL/SSE tours lined up this year at the Gallery with our excellent guides, Serena Cant and Jennifer Little.
Please find the current flyer for these tours attached. The first tour in this series is, “The Marvels of the 17th-Century: The Dutch Golden Age” and will take place on Friday 11th February at 2pm.
Please reply to this email to book your places. Please state if you require a voiceover interpreter.
I look forward to receiving your bookings.
Many thanks,
Michelle
Michelle Douek
Community Programmes Manager
Dulwich Picture Gallery
020 8299 8734
m.douek@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
Footballing Fun day for Deaf Children and families
AD football Rmx (Flyer in PDF)
Action Deafness, Leicestershire FA and Leicester City Football Club have worked together to create a Deaf Football Funday to be held at the new state of the art 3G football pitches at:
Judgemeadow Community College
Marydene Drive,
Leicester LE5 6HP
Sunday, March 6th 2011
11.30am- 2pm.
Admission Free
The event is open to families with Deaf children 8-16yrs and their siblings (brothers, sisters and cousins) who have an interest in football. This will be an action packed programme for all levels of ability and the activities will be split into age groups where appropriate.
We want to encourage parents to have an understanding about deaf football in Leicestershire and the UK.
All modes of communication will be provided for on the day along with F.A qualified coaches.
So all you need is to bring your trainers, shin-pads and comfortable clothes.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event.
Refreshments will be provided.
If you would like to attend, or find out more information on this event please don’t hesitate to contact us and book a place by emailing us on:
stuartharrison@actiondeafness.org,uk jaytinpatel@actiondeafness.org.uk
Or
Tel: 0844 5938443
All staff and volunteers have been assessed for safety concerns to include insurance and Criminal Bureau Checks (CRB).
Transport
There will be no transport available i.e. from home to venue. This is due to funding constraints
The Baby Show ExCeL returns on 18 – 20 February 2011!
Give your baby the best start by visiting the UK’s number one Baby Show.
In just one day you can…
- Enjoy huge savings on 1000s of must have products from top brands
- Try before you buy to find the right products for you
- Learn all you need for a happy, healthy baby from experts
- Talk with midwives and health experts to put any concerns to rest
- Get expert product advice and demos
- BSL interpreter(s) provided from Deaf Parenting UK Stand M28 on each day and on Stage only on Saturday.
… Plus, relax as nappy changing, feeding and play areas, shopping drop-off and collect by car services make visiting a breeze.
Tickets for The Baby Show ExCeL are now on sale or email info@deafparent.org.uk to win some FREE tickets.
More info can be found our news section and our The Baby Show page.
We look forward to seeing you at The Show
Special Valentine Night Saturday, February 5 · 6:00pm – 9:30pm
On Saturday 5th February 2011 at:
Harrow Asian Deaf Club (Bentley Day Centre)
PLEASE TRY TO WEAR SOMETHING RED (FOR THE VALENTINES THEME)
We have many games, some include the following:
Blind Dates
‘Take Me Out’ (as seen on tv – ITV1 / ITV2)
Dance Competitions
Musical Chairs
Valentine Dances
And many more…
Special Valentine fruit drinks provided (non – alcoholic)
Also, Delicious finger snacks displayed
All only for:
£3 (over 16 years old)
50p (under 16 years old)
For any enquiries please contact:
Renuka Ruparelia (Chairperson) at renuka ruparelia@yahoo.co.uk
Or
Samir Ganthani (vice Chairperson) at samir_g69@hotmail.com
SIGNtific event at Science Museum for both deaf and hearing children
The Science Museum has an exciting programme of FREE family events led by amazing Deaf presenters (with interpreter voiceovers)!
Suitable for Deaf and hearing audiences. Our presenters will use BSL and they will be accompanied by their interpreter voiceovers.
Here’s what we have lined up on Saturday 5th February…
**Real McCoy**
Choo! Choo! Next stop America. Hop on board for this story-telling adventure and discover all about the life of Elijah McCoy, who changed the way trains work forever.
13.30, Lasts 30 minutes
Suitable for children aged 7 and under
This event takes place in the Launchpad Briefing Room (3rd floor)
**Kitchen Scientists**
You don’t have to work in a high-tech lab to have fun with experiments. Join us to make your own rockets and much more in this hands-on workshop.
15.30, lasts 45 minutes
Suitable for children aged 8 and up
This event takes place in the Things Gallery (the Basement)
You do not have to book for these events, however if you would like more information please contact charlotte.robinson@sciencemuseum.org.uk
Or our website
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/signtific
We look forward to seeing you at the Science Museum!
Next SIGNtific Day: 21st February
HDM London talk: the DEAF space on 2nd February 2011
The February meeting of the HDM London will be on Wednesday 2nd Febraury (6.30-9pm) in the small meeting room, Friends Meeting house, Euston Road, opposite Euston station.
Mike Gulliver from the University of Bristol will present his talk called ‘the DEAF space’.
There will be further details on the topic and volunteer interpreters, to be confirmed later.
As usual, entrance fee is £5 at the door.
Tea and coffee will be served.
See you there!
The committee of volunteers;
Robert Adam
Roger Hewitt
Joanna Wootten
Martin Glover
SIGNtific @ Science Museum on 20th December 2010
Time: 12.30pm – Icy Cool Adventure (aimed for 4 years – 7 years) then we will make some badges/snowflakes.
Time: 2.30pm – Kitchen Science (aimed for 5 years and above), we will have a new experiment too.
There will be a Deaf presenter with VoiceOver so suits all Deaf and hearing children and adults.
Please spread the word, the more the merrier.
Hope to see you there!
For more info, contact Marcel on Marcel.Hirshman@ScienceMuseum.org.uk
About SIGNific at Science Museums:
The Science Museum would like to arrange some dates over the holiday period
to give shows. This is aimed for Deaf children.
If you are interested in coming over to the museum, please contact me on
Marcel.Hirshman@ScienceMuseum.org.uk
It can be just your family, a group of friends, or a group of families organised by you. Time of
show can be agreed by us both. I am flexible with the times.
The first date I am looking at is Friday 30th July. If I cannot get enough
children on this date, the next date I am looking at is Monday 9th or Friday
13th August. There is no minimum number of children but naturally the more
the better!
Examples of the shows are The Real Mcoy (storytelling about steam train),
Kitchen Scientists (workshop involving experiments on some food!) The show
can be either for 4-7 years old or 6-12 years old or could arrange 2 shows
in one day. There will be a voiceover for brothers, sisters, or parents who
are hearing.
It is free admission for the museum. You can make a day trip out of it as
there are lots of hands on things for the children to try out. It will be a
fantastic day for the children and the adults too!
DeafSafe + DSV Conference on 25th November 2010 at LVSC, Holloway Road, London.
DSV means Domestic and Sexual Violence.
For more information, please click on flyer and programme to view in full: Flyer and programme of the conference .
Ticket = £7 by 14 th November 2010
(£10 after 14 th November)
This conference is organised by Deaf Advocacy – Justices 4 Deaf People. Please contact them for a Booking Form + Ticket directly on
SMS: 07980 973191 or
Email: deafadvocacy.justice@gmail.com
ESMHD Conference 2nd – 5th November 2010
Sabina Iqbal, Chair/ Founder of Deaf Parenting UK has been selected as a guest speaker for the 8th European Congress on Mental Health and Deafness will be held at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, United Kingdom on 2nd – 5th November 2010.
Sabina’s presentation on Deaf parenting will take place on Thursday 4th November 2010. Please check programme on Deaf Children, Young people and Families for more details: http://www.bsmhd.org.uk/esmhdcongress2010/prog.htm
The theme of the Congress, ‘Healthy Deaf Minds in Europe’, serves as the agenda for an exciting programme providing a forum for addressing mental health issues and developing links between all of the various professionals working in the field of deafness, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, therapists, nurses, social workers, interpreters, educationists, deaf people, carers and the community. The themes of the Congress are preventing mental ill health in the deaf community and promoting deaf mental wellbeing.
The Congress promise to be one of the biggest event, worldwide in 2010. To learn more, go to http://www.bsmhd.org.uk/esmhdcongress2010/index.htm
Updated info: WFD World Congress, South Africa, 2011
More updated information on 16th WFD World Congress in South Africa, July 2011. Click on the flyer or here
Hope to see you there.
DPUK Team
DPUK Local Network Fund Family Day Events:
Saturday 26 th January 2008 – Arts & Crafts Activity – Greenwich
Saturday 23 rd February 2008 – Drama workshop – Southwark
Saturday 29 th March – Easter Theme Activity – Bromley
Saturday 26 th April 2008 – Day Trip – TBA
Funded by Local Network Fund. Check out Deaf Media/ News section for more info.
Are you expecting a baby or have a baby age up to 12 months?
NEW COURSES:
Deaf Parenting UK is running Parenting skills course for pregnant mothers and their partners in South East London Borough of Southwark.
The workshops will run from February / March 2008 for 9 weeks. For more information about the Deaf Parenting Skills workshops, please contact the DPUK Coordinator:
Email: info@deafparent.co.uk
SMS: 07789 027186 (text message only)
Fax: 0871 2643323
DPUK & Parentline Plus Partnership Project
NEW Parenting Skills Course for Deaf Parents with Young Children, living in Brent Borough.
5 weeks course on Friday mornings from
11 th January 2008
Want to know more, please contact DPUK Coordinator on info@deafparent.org.uk
Greenwich Deaf Playscheme
GDPS will run the summer playscheme, available to all Deaf children, and hearing children who are sign language users. Children must be aged between 8-15 years and living in one of the boroughs: Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham & Southwark.
For applications and information about the summer playscheme, contact the Administrator giving details of your child’s/children’s names, ages and your address details:
Email: queenk79@yahoo.com
SMS: 07792 648382