deafZINE - Leicester Deaf Community Newsletter !
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at deaf-leicester have created deafZINE –
the community magazine created FOR the deaf, BY the deaf! Click
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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. Frank talked about
communication problems with his parents, because they were told by professionals
that ‘no signing’ was allowed. He said it was hard, not being able to have any
in-depth conversations with his parents while he was growing up. His daughter,
Karen talked about the challenge of living with her deaf parents, and that it is
“important for hearing children to understand what it must be like to be deaf,
as sometimes deaf people can feel isolated and misunderstood”. Jackie Perkins
(editor of deafZINE & www.deaf-leicester.co.uk) concluded the newspaper’s
interview by stating most deaf people are isolated, mainly because of the
communication barriers and that she wanted the deaf community to be more aware
of any public festivals and events in Leicestershire e.g. riverside festival,
castle park, etc and “hope to ask the council to provide interpreters at those
events so they are accessible for all.
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'Race for Life' Reports!
Loughborough Sun 15th June 2008 - Report By Joanna
Downes
I
ran Race4life for the first time on 15th June and was nervous because the last
time I did a race was at school years ago! (which I got disqualified) I made
sure I wore matching pink shorts and trainers and was pleased because all the
women at the race also wore something pink. I had tried to do training prior to
the race so felt like I should make an effort to actually RUN FOR MY LIFE!
However, it soon proved impossible as it was packed! Apparently it was about
3,000 women all squeezed together like sardines in a tin to walk or run through
a narrow footpath at the start! It was scary to read some of the womens’
stickers on their backs saying who they were doing the race for. One little girl
wrote "running for mummy" as her mum had died from cancer. It brought tears to
my eyes as I have two little monsters myself. Anyway, I finally got to run a bit
and felt happy that I had done my first race. And even got a goody bag with
freebies and there was a sample of face cream for men!! I raised a total of £120
so was pleased with that for my first charity event. Hopefully, next year it
will be even more enjoyable if we get a group of deaf ladies to run together. We
can then head to the pub for a cold beer!
Loughborough Sun 15th June 2008 -Report
By Di Chawner
I
entered this race with Jackie because I done it before at B’ham few years ago.
Jackie got ill and missed this race, so I went on my own but met Jo at the race.
The atmosphere was different from B’ham but I was still bit excited when I
arrived for the race at Loughborough. Jackie has taken ill and had to miss this
race, so I wanted to bring my dogs but felt it wasn’t wise as they are Yorkshire
terriers and might get trampled under all those people’s feet! I saw a lot of
little girls running with their mothers, and I aim to complete the race in under
an hour, as I was walking. I walked like mad and my legs and feet were hurting
so much, but I finished in 53 minutes which made me so PROUD. It was
lovely to see people make effort in dressing up for the race, and I saw one lady
wore a pink bra and a yellow roadwork hat! I raised over £100 and now have two
race gold medals!! I would do this again next year (if Jackie is not ill
again!), maybe dress up in fabbo pink outfits & wigs for a laugh!
Western Park, Leicester Sun 6th July By Jackie Perkins
Sunday
6th 1330 hours ... I arrived to a very pink park …. the music and
voice-over was so loud it was deafening !!! it was a great atmosphere . My
partner was so excited when he heard the cheer leaders were coming on stage to
do a dance .. who said it was going to be ladies?? Ha ha, the cheerleaders were
MEN! ... they did some warm up dances on a stage which everyone joined in ... it
was hilarious to see all partners/husbands just stood there looking silly…
1430 hours... Heaven opened up with heavy rain, to let us know
that the race started!! What seems feel like ages, it was only 1km! After the
first km mark, I thought ‘No way I can finish off this race, I GOTTA do another
4km!!’ (By the way, 5km equals 3.1 miles!!)
I felt lonely running by myself but everyone (under their umbrellas and in their
wellies!) was cheering/waving us on, which was quite exhilarating.
1456 hours... Yikes, the last 1km was MURDER, but I managed to
finish the race! I was soooo sooooo sooooo glad it was over and was absolutely
drenched from the heavy rain. I also received a medal, a drink & snack bar, and
a goody bag of Nivea Beauty Care … mmm! The whole experience felt like a
remembrance day, with 3000 women running in memory of their loved ones. I’ve
known friends & family who fought/lost to cancer, and I have raised over £130
for the Cancer Research UK, which could help more people survive cancer. I might
do it again next year…
What about YOU???............
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. Action
Deafness/NextStep Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) Service will provide
support for Deaf people wishing to look for further training and work
opportunities. An Open Day for the course will be held on 1st August 2008 from
10.00am to 12noon. If you would like to find out more about this course, please
contact iag@actiondeafness.org.uk
or by text message 07817261891. The course is free of charge
Deafinitely Auditions
Deafinitely
Theatre is looking for Deaf and hearing actors to work with Paula Garfield to
work on a new play. Auditions on Friday 25th July. This is a full time
paid job (must be available three whole weeks Oct-Nov, everyday, 10 am to 6 p.m)
To apply, please send details of your acting experience and a photo to
paula@deafinitelytheatre.co.uk
DEAF CAMP 2008
staff wanted for an outdoor activity camp for deaf 10 to 15
year olds. we need:
group leaders, camp interpreters & camp chefs at walesby forest, nottinghamshire
for 1 - 9 august 2008. training included. download forms and job descriptions
from dcfprojects.blogspot.com
or email: info@deafcamp.org.uk
tel: 020 686 9590 textphone: 0208 686 9331 fax: 0870 622 0921 sms: 0790 208 7422
'Highcross Leicester' Opening Date
When
Highcross opens on 4th September, Leicester will become one of the UK’s top ten
destinations for aspirational and lifestyle shopping, with 120 inspiring stores,
15 restaurants & cafes and 3000 car parking spaces. Be there or be square!
http://www.highcrossleicester.com/
RIVER OF SILK - LEICESTER 2008
Wanted:- Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing children who would like to be
involved with the following …RIVER OF SILK DANCE AND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP.
1. This will be held on, BSL Interpreter will be provided
2. Be part of the lunchtime parade on Thursday 4th September, BSL Interpreter
will be provided
Do you want to be a part of the River of Silk, an exciting performance project
to launch Highcross Leicester on the 4th September. Children will have the
opportunity to work with celebrated international artists and dance
choreographers from Kinetika, as part of the animation of an 80 metre river of
silk that will make its way through the City at lunchtime on the 4th September.
The workshop is open to all ages. Booking is essential. To register your
interest, please contact
Catherine White, Action Deafness, by Monday 21st July 2008.
Action Deafness Open Forum
Action Deafness held their Open Forum for Deaf and hard of
hearing people of Leicester on 14th May. The presentations included South
Leicestershire College about their literacy and numeracy courses for Deaf
people, Owais Murad talked about the value of advocacy, Peter Kendall showed how
Action Deafness is updating their website to include BSL clips, David Sly spoke
about the Deaf Rights Committee and Catherine White gave an update on the Action
Deafness revised Suggestions, Compliments, Complaints Procedure. If you would
like a copy of the minutes from the Open Forum, please contact
Catherine White, Head of
Services, Action Deafness.
The next Open Forum will be held on Saturday 13th September 12.00 to 4.00pm.
presentations will include results from the Spotlight on Deafness Research. If
you have any topics you would like presented, please let us know. Lunch will be
included. Book your place now!
Schools and Community Group Signing Opportunities
A
group of trained volunteers will be going out into the schools of Leicester,
Leicestershire and Rutland to teach the children basic sign language and promote
awareness of the work carried out at Action Deafness. This will be during and
after the Learn to Sign Week in October 2008. If you know
of any schools that you think might like to participate, please contact Jane
Holden by leaving a message at Action Deafness reception, or emailing
janeholden@actiondeafness.org.uk
Fashion Show and Christmas Gift Fayre
Fashion
Show and Christmas Gift Fayre – to be held at the Leicester Tigers, Welford Road
on Thursday November 20th 2008. (Time and entry fee to be confirmed). This event
is “For real people, by real people” and will include models from both the
hearing and D/deaf and hard of hearing communities. If you would like to put
yourself forward to be a model at this event, we are looking for men, women and
children of all ages and sizes to participate. We will also need an army of
volunteers on the day to help with the stalls and behind the scenes. Do come and
join us for an evening of shopping and fun. For further information and to
register your interest please contact Jane Holden by leaving a message at Action
Deafness reception or emailing
janeholden@actiondeafness.org.uk
Action Deafness East Midlands Deaf Tutor Forum
This was held on Friday 13th June 2008. The tutors present provided valuable information into the research being undertaken by UCLAN University who are collecting data from BSL teachers/tutors teaching BSL. The purpose of the research is to help produce better resources for BSL Teacher Training Courses in the future. On the day, tutors also got information about a one off Teacher Training project which taught 18 Deaf adults to become sign language tutors and deaf awareness trainers in Ireland www.kerrydeaf.com/support/index7.html. This was run by Deaf people with a Bilingual Project Co-ordinator and won several awards in Ireland. Finally, tutors were made aware of a question that was asked in the House of Commons about if Deaf people do not hold Lifelong Learning UK’s new minimum core requirements for teachers in further education will be able to continue teaching www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/ Finally, all tutors were given an update on the emCETT DVD being produced for hearing teachers who will teach Deaf people to become Teachers. The next Forum meeting will be held on 7th November from 11.00am to 3.00pm. Lunch will be provided. Book your place now!
Advance Notice for Action Deafness AGM
This will take place on Thursday 6th November 6.00pm at Action Deafness. Councillor David Sprason from Leicestershire County Council will be keynote speaker and launch the Spotlight on Deafness Research Report and Doug Alker, CEO of the East Lancashire Deaf Society will give a presentation about the work they are doing in East Lancashire
Looking for Volunteers
Action Deafness is looking for a wide range of volunteers for events we are organising. For example, we are looking for keen and enthusiastic Deaf volunteers to provide sign language awareness to local schools starting in September. Training and resources will be provided before going out to the schools. We are also organising a group of volunteers for the Special Olympics in July 2009. As part of volunteering, Action Deafness can obtain an Enhanced CRB check so you can volunteer. If you are interested please contact thomasscoggins@actiondeafness.org.uk
Edinburgh Marathon and The Hairy Haggis May 31 2009
Action
Deafness is looking for teams of runners to take part in the Hairy Haggis Race
in May 2009. Teams of 4 people are asked to run the marathon course in stages of
either 5 or 8 miles. Fundraisers need to raise £1000 per team (this is only £250
per person) and guidance can be given with fundraising.
Craig Crowley is going to be hosting a team, so if you would like to join him he
would be very happy to hear from you. If you are interested in taking up this
fantastic challenge and spending a fun weekend in Edinburgh please contact Jane
Holden by leaving a message at Action Deafness’ reception or emailing
janeholden@actiondeafness.org.uk
New disabled travel pass
LEICESTER
City Council has announced a new single smartcard from April 2008. This new
orange striped smartcard allows disabled passengers unlimited free travel on
local bus/rail services AND WELL to travel free on local bus services across
England at off-peak times!! If need more info contact social services
What is digital switchover?
Starting
in 2008 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital.
This process is called digital switchover. The UK’s old television broadcast
signal (known as “analogue”) is being switched off and replaced with a “digital”
signal. Any TV set that’s not converted to digital when the switchover takes
place will no longer receive TV programmes. For more information check out this
website www.digitaluk.co.uk
Buy One Get One Free Cinema Tickets
There is a card called Cinema Exhibitors’ Association (CEA) Card. With this card you can buy 1 ticket and get 1 ticket free for the person going with you. To get a card you must have 1 of the following: - Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Registered blind. You will need to fill in a simple form with a photo and pay £5.50. The card is valid for 3 years. Textphone: 0845 123 1297 Telephone 0845 123 1292 / 0845 123 1295 Email: mail@thecardnetwork.co.uk or download a form from their website www.ceacard.co.uk Or write to: CEACARD, PO Box 199, DEESIDE, CH5 9BW
Subtitled Movies at the Cinema
www.yourlocalcinema.com
Go on this site to find out where you can watch the most popular films being
screened with subtitles or audio description, there are subtitled trailers on
this site that will definitely help you decide which movie to watch!!
ooVoo Information from Frank Sly
ooVoo
is the next best thing in online communication — a remarkably easy way to have a
face-to-face video chat with up to six people, no matter where they are in the
world. All you need is a webcam and the free download of ooVoo!! Check it out on
www.oovoo.com