Deaf Previous News

June 2008 - 2nd meeting for Deaf Women Health Group - NEW!!!
After our first meeting, a 2nd meeting has been agreed to be held on Monday 23rd June at Banter Cafe Bar at 7.30pm. This is to confirm roles, name of the group, and ideas to be put down on paper and get the ball rolling. If you feel you have a lot to offer or contribute, please come along! Email editor@deaf-leicester.co.uk or sms 07866369118 or turn up! Hope to see you then!

April 2008 deafZINE - Spring Issue Out Now
The 3rd deafZINE – the community magazine created FOR the deaf, BY the deaf - is OUT NOW!! There have been some positive feedback for the newsletter, but we at deaf-leicester need more than that! We need to know what YOU all want ...what stuff you want to see in the newsletter etc!... So get in touch! Pronto! >> Click here to go to Deaf News << to get your copy!

April 2008 - Leicester Deaf Foxes Pub Dates 
Local Hero Pub Dates:- Fri 2nd May THEN High Cross Pub Dates:-Fri 6th June Why two pubs on different dates? To meet the deaf community demands as everyone have a difference of opinions :-) We at deaf-leicester shall continue to support the Foxes Pub, but the deaf pub need YOUR presence to make it work. If you wish to express your opinions (positive or critical) please email and let us know!

April 2008 - Deaf Sailing
If you have sailed before and are a little rusty this is your opportunity to come down to Shoreham and take the opportunity to blow away some of those cobwebs and see if you have what it takes. Pre Course Experience: - RYA Level 1 or the ability to sail in light conditions. Cost: - £40 with light lunch on a self help bases included.
Email to deafsailing@syctraining.co.uk or check out the website www.dsuk.org.uk

March 2008 John Smith Comedy Show a Success
 Last 1st March the John Smith Comedy Show was a success by the lovely sight of so many laughing faces and waving hands! Thanks to Sarah and Alison for organising this evening, let’s hope there will be many more events to come! >> Check out the photographs here!! <<
From Action Deafness:- The night was a huge success! In total almost £500.00 was raised for the charity, so wanted to say a very big thank you to all who were involved and who purchased tickets. There have been lots of positive comments about the evening, it was great to see so many familiar faces and a lot of new ones too! To follow on from this it is hoped that more events will take place at Action Deafness. If you have any new and fresh ideas for an event to be held at Action Deafness and which will help raise money for the charity please contact Sarah Vann on 07817 261891 or through the email IAG @actiondeafness.org.uk. If you were unlucky and could not come to the comedy evening, then contact Sarah, if there is enough interest then I can try and get him back! John Smith also has a video out, for more information see his website: www.beautifulbsl.co.uk

Feb 2008 - deafZINE - A New Deaf Community Newsletter !
We at deaf-leicester have created our 2nd deafZINE – the community magazine FOR the deaf, created BY the deaf!  The reasons behind in creating deafZINE stemmed from the feedback we received from our readers, when the deaf-leicester website was launched. We discovered that the majority of the deaf community had little or no I.T. access, it meant that this website was inaccessible for some of the deaf community, which is why we created a newsletter as well. >> Click here to go to Deaf News << and read more about this new newsletter

Feb 2008 - New Name for Leicester Deaf Gathering - At Last!
 No prize in guessing which name is the best!!... deaf-leicester asked everyone at the deaf pub gathering at Counting House last 2nd Nov and most people voted for ... boom boom... wait for it..... Foxes!! Ha ha ....

Feb 2008 - Basic Literacy Course for Deaf People
 There is a evening class at South Leicestershire College (Wigston) on every Thursday night 6.30 til 9 in Basic Literacy. The class is specifically run for Deaf Learners, there are currently approx 7 that attends to the class but the college need few more deaf people. If interested or would like to know more, please contact Dawn Morris the Tutor at the college by email dawn.morris@slcollege.ac.uk

 Feb 2008 - Stand Up Comedy Show in BSL
John Smith – a well known Deaf Comedian is coming to near you! He will be performing at Action Deafness on 1st March 2008! Buy a ticket or miss out on a night of laughter and tears! He has been on television and touring deaf clubs & theatres all over the country. For more information on how to get a ticket click here to go to the deaf events page... quickly before tickets get sold out!

March 2008 - Deaf Rugby - International Matches
Leicester's very own Jamie Bishop is in the England squad for this match England Deaf Rugby Union vs Scotland Deaf Rugby Union on Sunday 9th March 2008 Why not go along and give your support!
To be held at Broadstreet RFC (The Ivor Preece Centre), Binley Woods, West Midlands Nr Coventry.

Taster Salsa in Birmingham Deaf Cultural Centre - Sunday Feb 3rd
Fiona Ng, a nice young deaf Birmingham lady, is hosting this fantastic 'Taster Salsa' event to raise money for the NDCS, National Deaf Children's Society's on Sunday 3rd February at 2-5pm. Entry is at £6. Venue:- Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham B16 8SZ or sponsor her via www.justgiving.com/ngfiona. Volunteer interpreter will be provided with 2 salsa teachers, Salsafever's 'Rohan Brown' & Ian Worrell. There will be a Raffle and cakes to sell. Bar and café will be open at DCC. All welcome, so come on guys and dolls...

Jan 2008 - Ladies Only Night Out in Leicester!!...
Ladies-Only Night Out (and that APPLIES ONLY the female GENDER type...)
Fat Cat Cafe Bar on Saturday 23rd February (FINAL CHANGE) 41 Belvoir St, Leicester, LE1 6SL 7pm meet or earlier if you like! Ha ha

Jan 2008 - Deaf Forum Meeting
 Come to the Open Forum at Action Deafness on Saturday 16th Feb 2008 from 12 til 4pm. Doors open at 12 with free lunch. Please let Sharon at Action Deafness know if you can attend by 8th Feb so she can order lunch for you! There will also be a guest speaker from the Fire Services about Emergency Messaging Service. This meeting will benefit you all.

Jan 2008 - Models Uncovered
Are you or someone you know BEAUTIFUL, DISABLED and convinced it’s time the world took notice? Models Uncovered is an exciting new prime time series for BBC 3 looking for disabled models who have what it takes to succeed in the world of fashion and beauty. If you’re female, aged 18-30, and think you could turn people’s perceptions on their head and become the next Kate Moss or Naomi Campbell then get in touch…
For an application form and further information, please Email modelapplication@loveproductions.co.uk Or Call or Text 0207 067 4865. Information packs also available in other formats.

Jan 2008 - Performance in integrated British Sign Language and English
Half Moon Theatre presenting Icicle Bicycle, a family show for children aged 2 - 6 on February 11th. Monday 11 Feb 2.30pm (half term). BSL integrated performance (2 hearing and 2 deaf actors)

Jan 2008 - Sign It Silly
Saturday 9th February 2008  11am – 5pm at Action Deafness in Partnership with the Richard Attenborough Centre. A day of Continuing Professional Development for BSL Interpreters around comedy performance. Steve Day, hugely experienced and popular stand up comedian, will be running a fun and interactive day of professional development for British Sign Language interpreters. If you have any specific enquiries please contact Juliet Martin, Performing Arts Manager, The Richard Attenborough Centre: 01162 2522455 or email performing-arts@le.ac.uk

Jan 2008 - deafZINE - the community magazine created FOR the deaf BY the deaf!
We at deaf-leicester have created deafZINE – the community magazine created FOR the deaf, BY the deaf!  
The reasons behind in creating deafZINE stemmed from the feedback we received from our readers, when the deaf-leicester website was launched. We discovered that the majority of the deaf community had little or no I.T. access, it meant that this website was inaccessible for some of the deaf community, which is why we created a newsletter as well.

Nov 2007 - Names Revealed in the Old Photograph at the Deaf Centre
Did you recognise this photograph/event... and the deaf children! Who are they?.... I m happy to say that the names are now revealed ... Go on, you know you want to click archives quickly, to find out who are they in the photograph taken back in 1971....!!!!!! The winner is Karen Sly (for being the only one who contacted me with her guesses!! LOL)

Nov 2007 - Leicester Deaf Pub - Counting House Pub
 Due to our regular pub (Local Hero) being temporarily closed, the regular gang invaded to the nearby Counting House Pub, and at this pub it was obvious the atmosphere was better and livelier than at Local Hero. deaf-leicester would like to thank everyone for their feedback and comments, and hoped that everyone will continue to be patient while we continue to test out more pubs (to find the PERFECT pub!!) to suit everyone of us.... Any suggestions which pub we should try out, please email us at deaf-leicester.co.uk

Nov 2007 - Deaf Bikers Party
Everyone are welcome to Deaf Bikers Winter Party 2007, 7pm to midnight in Derby. Please give your support & attend the event! Click to go to the deaf events page for more information!

Nov 2007 - New Name for Leicester Deaf Gathering - At Last!
No prize in guessing which name is the best!!... deaf-leicester asked everyone at the deaf pub gathering at Counting House last 2nd Nov and most people voted for ... wait for it..... Foxes!! Ha ha ....

Nov 2007 - Deaf Forum Meeting for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deafened
What do you think about Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing services in Leicester? Can Action Deafness support and/or improve services? Come to Open Forum at Action Deafness on Wednesday 14 November 2007 at 7.00pm

Oct 2007 - Deaf Leicester Chat - A New Message Board !!
 We've set up a new message board for ANYONE who'd like to give any input, comments, gossips or stories, or even rantings!! >> Check out the new message board << By clicking on the link, it will open up a new window for Deaf Leicester Chat. You can view any postings, but will need to register if you want to , and create a username and password for yourself, and hey presto!! you're in!! Go on... have a go!

Oct 2007 - deaf-leicester website has been updated....
 Hope you all will like this updated version, its still very similar but we've added on more pages deaf previous news page is where you can check/catch up any old news from this site & deaf archives is where you can browse for leicester deaf history... Those information wont be possible without your contribution, so PLEASE again get in touch or arrange to meet up with us, ONLY if you'd like to help or contribute to this site... any support would be appreciated as we cannot do this all on our own ( ...yes poor old us on our lonesome!)

Oct 2007 - Wanted - Name for Leicester Deaf Pub Gathering!!
Derby calls their deaf pub gatherings 'The Rammies Gang'... Nottingham got their 'Robin Hood Gang'... Birmingham decided to call theirs differently... wait for it.. its 'The Spin Off Pub'... . Wicked! So what shall we call ours? Make it stands out, make it sound good...Let us know!! Email your suggestions to newname@deaf-leicester.co.uk! Perhaps 'The Blues', 'The Foxes', or 'The Tigers'.... or something different... ??? You decide!!

Oct 2007 - Leicestershire Constabulary Police Short Messaging Service
Are You Deaf or Hard of Hearing? Do you have difficulty speaking? You can use SMS text service to contact the police
07624818901. If need to contact the Police Service for Emergencies please:-
Use Typetalk 18001 222 2224
Ask a hearing friend or neighbour to call 999 for you
Use SMS Service Number 0762418901
You will know if the Police have accepted your SMS as they will SMS back. There may be a delay. Tell the SMS Messaging Service:-
Your Name, Where you are e.g. home, street name, What is the emergency
It is against the law if you abuse this service, e.g. prank calls, or lie to the police.

July 2007 - 2nd Leicester Deaf Pub Gathering - 6th July 2007
 It was heart-warming to see a good mixture of people coming out to support the 2nd outing of "Leicester Deaf Pub" at The Local Hero last 6th July. Goodness knows where the people all came from!! We're always grateful to see those who have made the extra effort to attend this event, especially those from Nottingham and Northampton! Hope everyone has enjoyed themselves! After discussing with some of the happy-go-lucky drinkers, it was agreed that the Leicester Deaf Pub should continue at The Local Hero for the time being. Next pub date is Friday 7th September. Make note! Hope to see your smiley faces then!  And lastly…click here for the photographs! Go on, you know you want to...

July 2007 - Leicester Deaf History

Do you think its worth it to start a history archive on this website? Let us know! Did you recognise this photograph/event... and the deaf children! Who are they?.... I m happy to say that the names are now revealed ... Go on, you know you want to click archives quickly, to find out who are they in the photograph taken back in 1971....!!!!!! The winner is Karen Sly (for being the only one who contacted me with her guesses!! LOL) >> Click on the photograph <<

June 2007 - New Leicester Deaf Parents & Baby Group
Are you a parent and want to meet other deaf/deafened/deafblind/HoH parents with hearing/deaf babies/toddlers? Then this is for you! Next Date: Thursday 21st June  Click here for more information

June 2007 - deaf-leicester attends Leicester's 1st deaf pub gathering
1st of June at Local Hero Pub, Freeman Common... the evening went well with a gathering of more than 50 deaf & hearing people people, which was lovely to see, as you can see from the photos!..so hopefully it will become a regular thing... the people have voted for the next date of deaf pub to be 6th July 2007, so hope to see you all then! >> Click here to go to the photo gallery << Well, it was not exactly the first deaf pub gathering ever in Leicester, just that we ain't seen one for years!! Some of us deaf oldies (ahem) came up with this idea of starting a regular pub gathering for these old (and young of course!) deaf people,... who are either too lazy to travel beyond Leicester's boundaries ... or just plain happy to sit in front of our TV flicking through all those fantastic free-view channels...... but we all do need to prise ourselves from our comfy armchairs and venture to the dangerous outdoors just once in a while... so might as well go to a pub where you will see some familiar (if friendly!) faces...