We’re pleased to launch a new over 50’s Club that will meet every month! Its for deaf people 50 or over to meet, chat, relax and visit somewhere interesting each month. The club will be run by Ky Dai and meet at various locations around Peterborough and Cambridgeshire on the 4th Saturday of each month.
Read MoreVacancy: Personal Care Assistants
Action Deafness and the Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (CDA) are working together in an exciting new partnership to deliver personal care in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area to people who use sign language and have additional needs. Action Deafness are a CQC registered provider and deliver first class personal care among many other quality services. Cambridgeshire
Read MoreBSL Walks are back!
[wpvideo KXnuOVLj] Our BSL walks are back – if you want to get out and about, meet friends and take in some wonderful scenery come along on a CDA BSL walk with some deaf friends and new people. There is one this Sunday in Ely – don’t miss it! For all the details check out our
Read MorePopular deaf figure Arthur Cracknell dies
We are sad to announce the death of Wisbech man Arthur Cracknell earlier this month. Arthur was a popular figure in the local deaf community, known for his friendly engaging manner and irrepressible sense of humour. He will be greatly missed by staff and trustees at CDA who held him dear. Our thoughts are with
Read MoreVacancy: Sign Language Academy Coordinator
Due to the popularity of our classes and expansion of our offering, CDA are looking to recruit the role of Sign Language Academy Coordinator. This exciting position is the lead role in our Sign Language Academy department and is responsible for not only delivering BSL and deaf awareness classes across the county but coordinating the
Read MoreAmazing Deaf History Film at Wildwood in Peterborough and CDA
The British Deaf Association’s historical film Power In Our Hands is coming to Peterborough on Tuesday June 28th. It’s being screened at the fabulous Wildwood Restaurant Cinema in the beautiful Cathedral Square and entry is free but you must book tickets to go. Its also going to be shown at CDA’s Deaf Lunchtime Drop in earlier
Read MoreKnow your rights! New BSL interpreter request card launched
https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeshireDeaf/videos/984290794953302/ Access to healthcare can often be a nightmare for deaf people because so often the GP or hospital doesn’t book a qualified BSL interpreter. CDA have produced a card for deaf people to hand directly to reception staff or nurses or doctors so their rights to an interpreter under the law are clear. The
Read MoreDeaf meet at Octavias Wisbech on May 7th
The next meeting at Octavias Cafe in Wisbech will be on May 7th at 11am. It is a lovely Georgian building circa 1722 and provides a relaxed setting in the café to enjoy drink or meal. Freshly ground coffee is served with a selection of traditional homemade cakes, scones and pastries. Not expensive and only
Read MoreCambrdgeshire Hearing Help May Newsletter
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Read MoreDeaf Skywatchers to meet on May 21st
https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeshireDeaf/videos/981111265271255/ More information about Fenland Deaf Skywatchers here: http://cambsdeaf.org/services/fenland-deaf-skywatching-club/
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