Eleven people came to the first deaf and hard of hearing walking football session at Powerleague, Stanground, with England international James Watson coaching and playing along. Next session Monday 5 October, 7pm, £5.
Read MoreNew record set for deaf boxing attendance as fifteen take to the gym
Fifteen people took part in the latest CDA and Boxing Futures deaf boxing session in Yaxley — a new record for the fortnightly sessions.
Read MoreNew Deaf & Hard of Hearing Walking Football Sessions Kick Off in Peterborough This September
Cambridgeshire Deaf Association is launching a brand new activity this autumn: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Walking Football, starting Monday 21 September at Powerleague in Stanground, Peterborough. Walking football is football with one simple rule: no running. Slowing the pace down opens the game up to anyone, whatever their age or fitness level, whether they’re
Read MoreAccessible Deaf Boxing Sessions Prove a Knockout Success in Peterborough
Cambridgeshire Deaf Association has teamed up with local charity Boxing Futures to provide boxing sessions that are fully accessible in British Sign Language (BSL) for the Deaf community. The sessions have now been running for two months and have attracted a regular group of committed boxers. With expert coaching from the team at Boxing Futures and full
Read MoreDeaf Sports in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire get £17k boost
Deaf people’s access to sport is set to be revolutionised in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. After receiving funding from Sport England, Santander Bank and the Boshier-Hinton Foundation, CDA will recruit a part-time Deaf Sports and Leisure coordinator to serve the area’s deaf population. The new coordinator’s role will be to support the running of Peterborough United’s
Read MoreFree Yoga for Deaf people in Cambridge
We have teamed up with Sense and Satyam Yoga Wellbeing Centre to offer FREE Yoga sessions with a BSL interpreter. Yoga is a great way to keep both body and mind healthy. Details: At our office in Cambridge First Tuesday of the month, 12pm-1pm. Third Tuesday of the month, 1pm-2pm. Bring your own lunch
Read MoreDeaf-friendly swimming Gala comes to Cambridge!
NDCS and GLL are holding a deaf-friendly swimming gala for deaf children and young people at Parkside Pool in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity for deaf swimmers to meet, have fun and compete together in a friendly and supportive environment. The event is open to deaf 8 – 18 year olds who can swim
Read MoreSports activity for deaf children in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We want your views
Do you have deaf children or are a deaf young person yourself? We want to know what you think about a new sports program for deaf children and young people to be run in Cambridgeshire during school holiday time. The actual venue hasn’t been chosen yet. The sports activities would be led by Sports Works
Read MorePeterborough Running coaching with BSL for deaf people
Would you like to run? It’s a great way to keep fit and spend time with friends. Now you can go along to Peterborough Athletics Track and get started with coaching and BSL communication support. It’s great preparation if you are going to run the Great Eastern Run but anyone can attend. There are only
Read MoreEngland Deaf Rugby Team coming to Cambridge on Sunday
England’s Deaf men’s squad will take part in a festival of rugby in the centre of Cambridge on Sunday 12th July 2015. (From the England Deaf Rugby Website) Parkers Piece is a famous section of land in the centre of Cambridge and is hosting a weekend long festival of music, sport and various cultural
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