A huge well done to Terri-Anne Walker and Matthew Wheeler who jointly won our Employee of the Year Award in 2017. Both Matt and Terri-Anne got the same amount of positive feedback during the year – an amazing 21 times! The feedback is from colleagues as well as passed on after feedback from clients and
Read MoreCambridge Deaf Man John Walsh Dies
It is with deep sadness that we announce the recent death of John Walsh. His body was found at his home on Tuesday 9th January. He was aged 54. John lived in Cambridge for over 20 years. He was a passionate storyteller with a healthy sense of humour which was often not far from the
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 MoreCharlie Swinbourne's new documentary is on TV tonight and he confirms he's coming to Cambridgeshire
Journalist, film maker and editor of the world’s most read deaf blog, Charlie Swinbourne has a new documentary out tonight called Found. It’s on the Community Channel at 7:30pm and tells the stories of three deaf people who ‘found’ the deaf world and it changed their lives for the better. Its a must watch! Charlie
Read MoreDeaf Community Housing Meeting June 27th
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=829133137135736 Are you interested in talking about a housing scheme for deaf people in Cambridgeshire? We’ve been working with Luminus Housing Association on the idea and want the views of members of the deaf community. Come to a meeting in Wisbech to give your views on Saturday 27th June at 10:30am at 10a-14 South Brink,
Read MoreAnnouncement: Gem Dixon – CDA's new Caseworker
We are pleased to announce that Gem Dixon has been appointed as CDA’s newest team member. Gem, from Peterborough, will be taking up the role of Caseworker from January. She will be working with clients throughout all of Cambridgeshire and attending drop-ins. She will also be making visits to deaf people in our community to
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