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Latest News Updated 12th July 2008 Anything to do with the deaf & leicester, you will find it here....!!??

Loads loads loads more news.....

There are loads more news that isn't on this page, you ll find them all on >> deaf news <<

deafZINE - Summer Issue Out Now

The 4th deafZINE is here now! Get your free copy from Action Deafness Reception or download it here!! The editorial team still need your news, information and articles for the newsletter and website, this will help relieve make it more interesting to read! so please get in touch with deaf-leicester ....>> Click here download the summer issue <<
>> Click here to go to deaf news page to download any previous issues <<

Leicester Deaf Foxes Pub Dates 

Counting House Pub Dates:- Fri 5th Sept, Fri 7th Nov and first Friday of every 2 months
 High Cross Pub Dates:- Sat Aug 9th (men – pub crawl, women - meal), Sat Oct 4th, Sat Dec 6th and first sat of every 2 month. More dates are found on >> deaf pubs page <<

Action Skills Courses for Deaf People - Basic IT,  Job Skills, Literacy & Numeracy

Action Deafness is excited to announce it has sourced funding to run a 40 week part-time course specifically for Deaf people to start running in September 2008. The course will include an introduction to literacy, numeracy, basic IT skills and developing skills on how to look for work. This course will be held every Friday for two hours at BBC Radio, 9 St Nicholas Place, Leicester. A Deaf tutor will teach the course. More info on >> deaf news << If you would like to find out more about this course, please contact iag@actiondeafness.org.uk or by text message 07817261891.

'Highcross Leicester' Opening - 4th Sept 2008

There'll be a week of actitivies leading up to the launch of Highcross Leicester, a brand new shopping complex! Click here to find out more
 

Leicester Mercury Newspaper Article - 7th July 2008

The local newspaper, Leicester Mercury, interviewed 3 members of the deaf community, Frank Sly & his daughter Karen, and Jackie Perkins. The interview focused on understanding different lives in Leicester. Click here to go to deaf news for full report >> deaf news page <<

'Race for Life' Reports!

Jackie Perkins, Joanna Downes and Di Chawner have done their 'Race For Life' and raised over £300 in total!

They have submitted reports of their races, read all about it on deaf news page and have a giggle!

 

Action Deafness News

Action Deafness is having a right busy old time with several news and events!

Go to deaf events page to read up more on it all!!

DeafBikers' Winter Party 2008

Will be held on Saturday 29th November at Derby's Polish Social Club, Kedleston Road, Derby >>website www.deaf-bikers.org.uk <<
 

Utility Warehouse - Great Savings on Your Bills

Contact: The Utility Angels, Authorised Distributors, The Utility Warehouse
Email sharrison64@uwclub.net Text : 07957889475

DEAFFEST 2008

Deaffest 2008 (Deaf Film Festival) will be held on Fri 28th – Sun 30th Nov at Light House Media Centre, Wolverhampton. The weekend of festivities will include screenings of films produced by UK
and International Deaf Filmmakers & Young Deaffest & there will be social events. Admission to the festival is free.
Check out www.deaffest.co.uk

Stoneleigh School Reunion

Some people are very keen to see a reunion for ex pupils who attended at the Stoneleigh School for the Deaf in Leicester which got closed in 1980 (?). There are discussions at the moment to set up one in Autumn. For now why not join Stoneleigh School Bebo Page at:- www.bebo.com/stoneleighschool and get registered and be kept updated by any news relevant to the reunion!! Or contact us via our contact page if you want to know more and we will pass on the details

NICHE - “With the clarity of passion” - Deaf Friendly Catering

Food for any special party, birthday or wedding
We can suit any budget and have different menus to choose from.
Enquires to James Brooke/Sarah Vann Text /Telephone; 07834320574
Email: james.brooke@loucoll.ac.uk or sarahvann@tiscali.co.uk