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Tenpin Bowling Tournament in February 2014

Ladies winner Ruth Godden and Menswinner Godfrey Palmer(See brief report in Editors page)

Deaf Awareness week/Forthcoming eventsMay 15thEly Market Stall 10am- 3pm

May 21st A visit to Cambridge Fire Station

May 23rd

Huntingdon Market stall (waiting to be confirmed)June 10thBenefits/DLA/PIP talk at CDA 11am

Spring 2014

----NEWSFLASH----CDA have new Services!!!!

Please see information at the back of thenewsletter

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Follow us on Twitter -- @cambridgedeaf

Cambridgeshire Deaf Association

8 Romsey Terrace, Cambridge CB1 3NHFax: 01223 411701 Voice: 01223 246237 SMS office: 07584 425603Email: office@cambsdeaf.org Skype: cdassociationWebsite: www.cambsdeaf.org

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Deaf Clubs Dates for your Diary.......

Cambridge Deaf ClubCambridge Deaf Club is held on the 3rdSaturday of each month. The club meets at8 Romsey Terrace, Cambridge and is open from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. For moreinformation please contact CDA (details on the front page)

May 17th, Jun, 21st, Jul 19th, Aug closed, Sept 20th

March and District Deaf ClubMarch and District Deaf Club is based at St Peters Church Hall, High Street,

March, Cambs. PE15 9JR We meet on the 1st Friday of every month at 7.00pm to11.00pm. All are welcome more information from Godfrey Palmer, 47 Creek Road,March, Cambs. PE15 8RE SMS 07801705659

May 2nd, Jun 6th, Jul 4th, Aug closed, Sept 5th

Peterborough Deaf ClubThe club meets at the Kingfisher Centre, The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough. PE38DX on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 6.30pm to 10.30pm. For Moreinformation email address:poshdeafclub2011@live.co.uk

May 10th, Jun 14th, Jul 12th, Aug 9th, Sep 13th

Huntingdon Deaf/Hearing ClubAll Deaf and Hearing people that are learning to sign, practice or polish up theirsigning skills are very welcome. This is an informal social evening. Held at StBarnabas Church, Medway Road, Huntingdon, Cambs., PE29 1SF on 2nd Friday ofevery two month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For more information, please contactCDA (details on the front page).

May 9th, Jul 11th, Sept 12th, Nov 14th

CDA Social ClubAll Deaf and Hearing people that are learning to sign, practice or polish up theirsigning skills are very welcome. This is an informal social gatheringPlease contact CDA for more information. (Details on front page)April 27th BSL Walk at Houghton 10.30amJune 1st BSL Walk at Swavesey 10.30amJune 20th Treasure Hunt at St Ives 7.00pmSept 6th Table Tennis tournament at CDAOct 11th Quiz Night at CDAJune !! Deaf Film Night at Key Theatre, Peterborough (Date to beconfirmed soon)

mailto:poshdeafclub2011@live.co.ukmailto:poshdeafclub2011@live.co.ukmailto:poshdeafclub2011@live.co.ukmailto:poshdeafclub2011@live.co.uk

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MARCH DEAF CLUB

On Friday February 7th2014 we had a lot of people come to play Crazy putting.John Uren organized it and brought two different crazy putting games. Both gameshad to be played to get the highest points to win. Michael Manchett was the

winner. Thanks to John Uren. To celebrate St. Valentines night we had a smallparty. Also our club gave Ann Ratcliffe a 70 thbirthday cake for February 8th. Wecut and ate two different cakes in one evening. See photo of Ann We had to wearcoats because the central heating had broken down in the hall but no-onecomplained.On Friday March 7th 2014 as I unlocked the front door of St Peters Hall I wassurprised to see the hall had been decorated in a nice bright colour. The heatinghad been fixed and new flooring laid.(see photo N0 4). Artist Jamie McCulloughsparents brought some of his work to display in a Fantasy Art Exhibition.He hasusher syndrome. His communicator guide is Emma Burrow. Using sign language

he spoke about his life and told how he creates pictures by computer. His pictureswere beautiful and he sold some on the night. It was a good evening.Photos:- Top left, Michael who won crazy golf, Top middle, Jamie with Emma, Topright, Anns 70th birthday cake, Bottom left, The audience and Bottom right,Jamies fantasypictures.

David Cook who lives in Ely saw the Anne Frank Exhibition at Ely Cathedral. Heasked me and Madeleine Hampstead if our club and Fenland Deaf Drop-in would

like to visit the exhibition. Madeleine contacted someone at Ely Cathedral and

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MARCH DEAF CLUB(Cont)they offered to guide us round the show free of charge on 2thFebruary 2014. Isent out leaflets and 15 of us went. It was a fantastic exhibition and we alsowatched a DVD about the wartime diary of Annelies "Anne" Marie Frank one ofthe most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Thanks Madeleine for the

talk and interpreting.Forthcoming events at St Peters Church Hall High Street March PE15 9JROpen door at 7pm till 11pmFriday May 2nd 2014 Sid Follows Shove d Trophy. Play starts at 7.30pmFriday June 6th2014 Social Evening and GamesGODFREY PALMER

Cambridge Deaf ClubOn January 18th we went to The Green Man in Trumpington for meal to celebratethe New Year and it was nice mealwe all enjoyed it. Then we went to Helens

house for cup of tea and chat.On February 15th we played darts and it was great fun despite of the poor darts.Steve Cooper won the game. We had nice cake with tea which Helen made.March 15th the Deaf club was closed as most of us were out.April 12th only 3 of us went to deaf club and we were very disappointed with thenumber of people turned up. David Cook bought beautiful Easter cake for us.Thanks to him and it was lovely. We played Beetle.

May 17th give us a clueJune 21st cheese and wine. Please let me know if you are coming.July 19th picnic at Newnham at 5.00pm [depends on the weather]. Please bringyour food and drink with you.August closedSeptember 20th social and UNOHELEN PERRY

Peterborough Deaf ClubOn 8th February, we played the game Which Capital City.I laid 26 different flagsand I wrote it down on bit of paper of the name of the country, capital and secondtown and they have got to match them which is right.On 8th March, Kurling night, Good to see lots

of people got involved. Good competitorsbetween Grandson (Will Palmer) andGrandparent (Godfrey Palmer). Will hadbeaten his Grandparent. Will Palmer also haswon the KurlingOn 12th April, Guess what food in the socks.I have put 24 different foods in the socksand people got to guess by feeling, smellingthe foods without seeing it. One person got the most right is 17/24, she got tinycup with easter egg. Well done to her.

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Peterborough Deaf Club (Cont)

On May 10thwill be AGM. This is going to be my last AGM as I am going to stepdown for a break after 2-3years and Sue Foulstone, Janet Stocks and Lana

Chapman are also going to step down too. I hope this Club will continue with newteam. I would like to say a big thanks to Sue Foulstone, Janet Stocks, MohammadUmar, Mujdad Malik and Lana Chapman for theirs good work and support forPeterborough Deaf Club and good team work. Also big thanks to member and non-member for visiting and supportingPeterborough Deaf Club. If any one of youwho are interested to volunteer forPeterborough Deaf Club then please docome on and let us know on May 10th forAGM. I wish Peterborough Deaf Club all

the best of luck. Thank you.SIMON RICHARDSON

Huntingdon Deaf & Hearing Club/BSL Friend ClubWe are meeting alternative months at the pub the Barley Mow on the high streetin Hartford and at St Barnabus Church. I am sorry for any confusion about whenwe are meeting and where but we will be meeting at the church hall on FRIDAY

the 9th May, 11th July, 12th September 14th November at 7.30 until 9.30. This isthe second Friday of the month.We are meeting on the second TUESDAY of the month at the Barley Mow on theother months which is the 10th June, 12th August, 7th October and 9thDecember. We are meeting at 7.30. There is good wheelchair access.At Deaf pub we are just having a chat but when we are in the church hall we willbe playing games as usual.JANIE ANDERSON

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New BSL Pub meet Cambridge

Welcome to Cambridge Deaf meet.

We meet at Golden Hind once a month every third Thursday at 355 Milton Road,Cambridge, CB4 1SP at 7pm

Dates are:

Thurs May 15th,Thurs June 19th,Thurs July 17th,Thurs Aug 21st

PAM POPE & BRENDAN CASEY

CHAIRPERSONs REPORTHope you are enjoying this lovely spring weather. I have been enjoying looking atthe flowers and seeing the sunshine. Everyone is busy at the moment at CDA butas you read the newsletter you will see everything that is going on. I am veryproud of what the staff are managing to achieve as well as all of our volunteers.Well done everyone.JANIE ANDERSON

In memoryIt brings us much sadness to tell you that Doris Watson and Mark Sennett havepassed away. We send our condolences to their family and friends. All our love,CDA staff.

Someones getting married!!!!

We would like to wish Christine Tarrant and Michael Pape much happiness in theirfuture together. Enjoy your very special day!CDA staff sending love!

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Drop-In Dates for your Diary

Fenlands Drop-In12pm to 2pm every month at The Christian Centre, Upwell Road, March, Cambs.PE15 9DT. For further information please contact Christine Tarrant using CDAsaddress or Telephone number (details on front page).

May 22nd, Jun 12th, Jul 10th, Aug closed, Sept 11th

Cambridge Deaf LunchTime Group11.30am to 2.30pm every third Wednesday of each month at The Deaf Centre, 8Romsey Terrace, Cambridge. For further information please contact CDA.

May 16th, Jun 18th, Jul 16th, Aug closed, Sep 17th

Huntingdon Deaf LunchTime Group12.30am to 2.30pm every first Thursday of each month at theHuntingdon library,Princes street,Huntingdon. PE29 3PAFor further information please contact CDA.

May 1st, Jun 5th, Jul 3rd, Aug closed, Sept 4th

Peterborough Deaf Drop inJoin us for Peterborough Deaf Drop-in at City College, Brooke Street,Peterborough PE1 1TU. We meet on Wednesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm every twoweeks. There will be a Social Worker or a Social Services Support Worker at thesesessions. Our Advocate Ruth will also be there. We are in room JH11 which is onthe right side at the end of coffee counter.

May 7th, 21st, Jun 4th, 18th, Jul 2nd, 16th, 30th, Aug 13th, 27th. Sept 10th

Peterborough Deaf Coffee MorningA good place to meet your Deaf friends. We meet at Ricos, Rivergate,Peterborough. PE1 1EL on Monday 10.30am to 12.00pm every two weeks. You willhave to purchase your own drinks/food.

Apr 28th, May 12th, 26th, Jun 9th, 23rd, Jul 7th, 21st, Aug 4th, 18th, Sept 1st

Ely Deaf Lunchtime Group12.30am to 2.30pm every fourth Tuesday of each month at theLighthouse, 13Lynn Road, Ely, Cambs. CB7 4EGFor further information please contact CDA.

May 27th, June 24th, July 22nd,

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Peterborough Deaf Drop inIn January, the weatherbecame wetter with suddenoutbursts of rain, breaking

records in parts of the UK,causing the deaf drop in tobe very quiet.

In February, We had 2people from Comic Reliefvisited us to see how thedeaf people need Advocacy service for D/deaf peoplein Peterborough. Also, on the 11thof February wehad a delicious meal at Kaimas Lithuania Restaurant. Thanks to Mareks andVladimirs who arranged this wonderful night and gave a presentation so we

learned many things about their country as well as their custom. It was awonderful night.

In March, Jason Sharpes gave a presentation aboutthe Deaf Lobby day at the Westminster London onthe 17thMarch. Throughout the day over 250 peoplefrom all the UK met their 45 MPS in WestminsterLondon. We all had a fantastic day and wherelaughing hard on the improve comedy show on the29thMarch. Thanks Jason Sharpe, VladmirsKrumins, Amanda Jane Richards, Daryl Jackson,Mathew Gurney and David Sand we had a fantasticnight. Special CDA sponsored the Hall at the KeyTheatre for our great evening.

KY DAI

Huntingdon Deaf Lunchtime GroupThis is a small group but well attended and we have average number of tenpeople, we have regular Support workers being available for Deaf People. Pleasesee report in Cambridge Lunchtime Group for your information/interest.

JAMIE BILLAM

Cambridge Deaf Lunchtime GroupAttendance for this group was disappointing as just over ten people regularlyattended this monthly group. We hope to arrange an outing for this group to goalong with other Lunchtime Groups at the end of June to Southwold and anotherlater this year to Woburn Safari Park later this year. Like all of our other drop-ins,we have Support workersavailable for Deaf People.We have agreed with Fire Station in Cambridge that Deaf people can visit at theirplace on Wednesday May 21stduring lunchtime and there will be a talk about Fire

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safety, also a possible tour of the station. I will give you more information a bitlater and this is open to anybody in the area of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.We also have booked on Tuesday June 10 that CDA for Benefits/DLA/PIP talk thatwill suit Deaf people. I will do a poster and send it to all deaf people in

Cambridgeshire/Peterborough area soon and we will provide free lunch too. I willkeep you informed.JAMIE BILLAM

Fenland Deaf Drop-inChristine Tarrant is back as Co-ordinator for this Drop-in as Michael Pape hadstepped down. The drop-in is still doing well but there was a low attendance inApril due to lot of people being away for Easter. Ruth Godden came to give a talkabout CDAs new services that started from 1stApril. I am doing this reportbecause Christine is busy in getting everything ready for her and Michael Papesbig day on May 10thwhich is a Wedding Day. Wow! On behalf of Fenland DeafDrop-in and all of CDA readers, we wish them all the best of luck.JAMIE BILLAM

Peterborough Deaf Coffee MorningCoffee mornings continues to be a great success, with regular people, attendingevery fortnight, we've had some new faces turning up which is always nice. The

atmosphere is very welcoming & warm, so if you've never been before, comealong for a coffee & a chat!GEMMA DIXON

Tea and a Sign ChatThe last Tea and Sign in April went well with around 18 people attending.

Rebecca and Anna would like you to join them for a cup of tea (or whatever drinkyou prefer!) and a sign!

When: Saturday 17th May 2014, 2.30pmWhere: Waterstones bookshop cafe, 22 Sidney StreetCambridge (in the city centre)

Any questions: Email Anna on rickardanna@hotmail.comREBECCA ANDREO & ANNA RICKARD

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BSL Caf in Wisbech

Computer Training

Brendan Casey is available as a volunteer to help deaf people with Computertraining and he is able to communicate on a One to One basis using BSL. We havebeen very lucky to have Brendan as it is very difficult to find someone who has hisskills in using computers as well as being able to use a variety of differentcommunication methods to meet a wide range of communication needs! iPadsare one of the things he can help you with help you to understand how to get thebest out of it. Please do let me know if you need any help with understanding howto use a computer and I can arrange a training date for you to meet BrendanCasey.JAMIE BILLAM

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Editors articleI hope you all had a good Easter and I would like to apologise for the delay ofSpring Newsletter. I was hoping we would be able to release it before Easter butthat did not happened.The staff at CDA Office had been really busy and we are all doing our best inimproving our standards now that we have got successful funding fromCambridgeshire County Council. They have got a lot to do but we are gettingthere. You will see all theinformation at the back ofnewsletter.We are so pleased that the ImprovComedy in Peterborough KeyTheatre was a great success and

CDA supported the group by

contributing the room hire of thetheatre. We even managed to raisea collection of 79.61 for CDA whichis brilliant. Most of us went on toChartersthe pub on the boat and itwas wonderful to meet everyonethere, socially and relaxing. This iswhat it is all about! Congratulationsto Jason Sharpe for playing a bigpart and we are very happy to

support him.Also we had Tenpin Bowling tournament which took place in Ely strikes on Sundayearly evening Feb 23rd. This was organised by Rebecca Andreo and she did abrilliant job. About twenty five people turned up and we split into five groups offour or five players each. The winner of the Man who got the highest points in totalof two games is Godfrey Palmer and the winner for Ladies is Ruth Godden. Bothwere presented with a bowling trophy. Everybody enjoyed the tournament and alot of them have said they would like to do it again and big thanks once more toRebecca.We would like to welcome Sarah Clark for joining CDA BSL Course as a Tutor. I

wish her all the best of luck. We have done a lot of Deaf Awareness training so farthis year which I think is very good.Andy Palmer, very kindly is organising a Deaf film at Key Theatre in Peterboroughon June 10thfor us and this should be very good. We all look forward to thisexciting night.Also a trip to Fire Station in Cambridge on May 21stduring Deaf Awareness weekshould be worth visiting and another event booked on June 10thfor DLA/Pip &Benefit talk is a must to attend.JAMIE BiLLAM

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BSL Walk in GazeleyThe walk was organised by Ron Allenand it took place on Sunday April 6th.There were only five people, all deafand it took us nearly all day to

complete six miles in a beautifulsurrounding. We had two breaks, oneto eat our packed lunch in a beautifularea and we really enjoyed thecountryside view. Our second breakwas in a very posh pub where we allenjoyed drinking a pint of beer. Thebarmaid can sign in BSL and she wasso pleased to see all of us so she wasmaking most of the sign language in

front of all these wealthy snobbypeople. Wow! We were letting them know how beautiful language BSL was!Big thanks to Ron for the lovely day.

JAMIE BILLAM

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Sensory Support Team, Peterborough Social ServicesSensory Support Service2nd Floor, Town HallBridge Street

PeterboroughPE1 1HF

General referrals 01733 747474Sensory Duty Tel 01733 454448Team Fax 01733 454445Minicom 01733 454449Text: 07917 133170

Email:ask@peterborough.gov.uk

Social care support for children who are D/deaf inCambridgeshire

We provide services to D/deaf and partially hearing children through staff skilled incommunicating with D/deaf people and who have a knowledge and understandingof the Deaf community and Deaf culture.

There is specialist Social Workers who can work with you, your child, and otheragencies when you require advice, support and guidance to ensure your childs

needs are met. We can provide practical advice on all aspects of language andcommunication, and can communicate using a variety of methods, includingBritish Sign Language.

Accessing the service

If your child is diagnosed with a hearing impairment, your paediatrician, GP,audiologist, other professional or yourself can refer to social services for support,using the contact details on this page.

Telephone:0345 045 5203 (General enquiries) Fax:01480 376748 Minicom: 01480 376743 Text: 07901 226 356 Email:mary.godden@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Mary Godden:- Social Worker with D/deaf ChildrenDisabled Childrens Team

Box SS1012Babbage HouseCastle ParkCastle HillCambridgeCB3 0AT

mailto:ask@peterborough.gov.ukmailto:ask@peterborough.gov.ukmailto:ask@peterborough.gov.ukmailto:mary.godden@cambridgeshire.gov.ukmailto:mary.godden@cambridgeshire.gov.ukmailto:mary.godden@cambridgeshire.gov.ukmailto:mary.godden@cambridgeshire.gov.ukmailto:ask@peterborough.gov.uk

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Cambridgeshire County Council Sensory Service TeamAmundsen HouseCompass Business ParkStocks Bridge Way

St IvesCambridgeshirePR27 5JL

Referrals:For an assessment call the Cambridge Direct Contact Centre on:Tel:(voice) 0845 045 5221Fax: 01480 498 066SMS: (text) 07766 898 732email:sensory.services@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

open for contact: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm & Saturday 9.00am -1.00 pmFor repairs: use the details above or text to the Sensory Duty Mobile on:07717 618 735For out of hours emergencies:01733 234 72

DEAF GREENBELTGreenbelt is a Christian Arts Festival where there is music, drama, dance, talks,

things to look at and different kinds of Christian Worship all weekend. It has justmoved to Boughton House near Kettering so it is not too far away from us. Itstarts on August 22nd and finishes on the 25th but you can just come for the day.There is a shuttle bus from the middle of Kettering to the site if you come by busor train to Kettering. There is an interpreter team to make everything accessibleand if you want to come for the whole weekend the Deaf community campersusually camp together in the same area. Huntingdon BSL cafe church group areplanning on organising a day trip on the Sunday.

http://www.greenbelt.org.uk/festival/2014/access/information-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/

Go on their website to find out more. It is great for families and there is disabledaccess as well.JANIE ANDERSON

mailto:sensory.services@cambridgeshire.gov.ukhttp://www.greenbelt.org.uk/festival/2014/access/information-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/http://www.greenbelt.org.uk/festival/2014/access/information-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/http://www.greenbelt.org.uk/festival/2014/access/information-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/http://www.greenbelt.org.uk/festival/2014/access/information-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/http://www.greenbelt.org.uk/festival/2014/access/information-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/mailto:sensory.services@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Deaf churchSIGNED SERVICES:

HEMINGFORD GREY, St.James church1st Sunday of each month at 11am.

All age informal service.MAY4thJUNE1stJULY6thNo signed service in August.SEPT7th

SOHAM, St.Andrews church at 10am. Traditional worship2nd Sunday of each month.

MAY 11thJUNE 8th

JULY 13th

GODMANCHESTER, St.Mary's church4th Sunday of each month at 9.30am. Formal communion

APRIL 27thMAY 25thJUNE 22ndNo signed service in July or August

Signed services at St. Barnabas, in Cambridge?........watch this space!!

BSL CAFE CHURCH:Christian presentation and prayers in BSL in Cafe. 'Bring and share' tea. Tea /coffee and cake/biscuits. Plenty of time to chat.Where?Garden Room cafe, Parish Centre, High Street. Hemingford Grey.When?Every other month....SUNDAYS MAY 11th, JULY 20th, SEPT 14th, NOV9th.From 1.30pm for 2pm start. Finish around 4.30pm.In May, we are expecting a visit from Peterborough Diocese Deaf chaplain, AndrewTaylor-Cooke.SMALL GROUPS:for relaxed discussion of Life issues, support and prayer in BSL.HUNTINGDON......Community church centre, 83a High street. Huntingdon.

3rd TUESDAY of each month ( except August) 1pm to 3pm.CAMBRIDGE CDA......Thinking about 'People Jesus met'.

1st WEDNESDAY of each month ( except August). 11am- 1.30pm.

MINIBUS TRIP TO CHRISTIAN FESTIVAL: GREENBELT. Professional BSLInterpreters.See details elsewhere.

FOR MORE INFO: See our website...... cambsdeafchurch.info

Contact Jan Smith. Text: 07596 652 077 Email: cambsdeafchurch@gmail.com

mailto:cambsdeafchurch@gmail.commailto:cambsdeafchurch@gmail.commailto:cambsdeafchurch@gmail.com

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Sign PostDeeping Baptist Church, 42 Bridge Street, Deeping St James,Peterborough, PE6 8HAWe invite you to our monthly deaf meetings

Sign Post

Doors open at 5.30pmclose around 10pm.

A time for games, to socialise or for demonstration talks.

Afterwards, a time to share Gods Word from the Bible.

Please bring your sandwiches for tea at 6pm. We provide tea and coffee.

Social programme

Saturday 26thApril - A talk about a man called Brother Andrew.Saturday 31stMay - Sign Post special church service. (see Sign Post Rally advert below)Saturday 28thJune - To be arranged.Saturday 26thJuly - Games and free summer puddings.Saturday 30thAug - To be arranged.

More details about latest events, news and Bible talks atSign Post can be found on Sign Post website://sites.google.com/site/signpostdeeping

Deaf services

Sunday 11thMay.Sunday 8thJune.Sunday 13thJuly.Sunday 10thAugust.

Please see Deaf Service advert above for more details. May service is shown for example.

We provide free DVDs of talks interpreted at deaf services. If you would like copies,please ask using the Sign Post address above or through Sign Post email:-deeping_baptist@btinternet.com

Both meetings are Sign language supported. Live typing and loop system also included.

We warmly welcome you to both meetings.

NIGEL FRISBY

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The Cambridgeshire Deaf Association has new funding (money) from Cambridgeshire CountyCouncil from April 1st2014.

This means we have new services for D/deaf people.Our services:

Support Advocacy Drop- in Services BSL Training Deaf Awareness

Deaf Church Deaf Social Events Information Sessions

To make sure we fair and see lots of people we need to have form and wait list.If you would like support (help) or advocacy from CDA:

1. Please fill in a form- we can post or email you form or you get at drop-in(dont worry if you dont know what to write, but your name and address is

important)and post it to us or email office@cambsdeaf.org or fax 01223 411701

2. When we get the form you will go on a listto wait for someone to visit you

3. They will visit you and support youwith the problem

4. When the problem is betterthey will stop working with you

5. If you need them again you can fill in new formand you go on list wait for someone

OR,

Staff will be at all Deaf drop in if you would like to speak to them quick. We maybe support youwith small problems at the drop in, we can help quick.If we cant help quick you go on list wait.

Please contact us if you would like more information.

We look forward to see you soon.

Yours sincerely,The Cambridgeshire Deaf Association Team

Jamie Billam, Community Manager Ruth Godden, AdvocateHelen Money, Community Support Worker Liz Hilton, Finance OfficerCatherine Martindale, Administration Officer

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