News

  • Remembering Fiona – A Memorial Service in BSL and English

    We warmly invite the community to come together in remembrance of Fiona, who was deeply loved by so many in Huntingdon and beyond. Fiona was a familiar and cherished presence around the town. Her kindness, warmth, and spirit touched the lives of friends, neighbours, and the wider community. This memorial service is an opportunity for

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  • Announcing a public dialogue project on AI BSL

    We are pleased to announce that we are part of a major new cross-sector project focused on the future of AI and British Sign Language.                   BSL signers face daily exclusion due to systemic barriers in service design and delivery.  AI-enabled BSL translation could affect how the signing community, government, business and public services interact. However, done

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  • An Exciting Opportunity: Careers in Horse Racing

    For Deaf and Hard people Aged 16–24 Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (CDA) is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for deaf and hard of hearing people aged 16 to 24 who are interested in exploring a career in the horse racing industry with the National Stud. Horse racing offers a wide range of roles, not just

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  • Vacancy: Befriending Coordinator

    Befriending Co-ordinator (Hearing Loss & BSL Services) We’re recruiting thanks to extended National Lottery funding — join us to help reduce loneliness and social isolation for Deaf people, BSL users, and people with hearing loss across Cambridgeshire. Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Salary: £28,000 Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday 9:00am–4:30pm (plus occasional evening community events) Contract: Permanent (subject to funding) About the role We are

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  • New Peterborough Friendship Club

    The Cambridgeshire Deaf Association is launching a new Friendship Club, a new initiative designed to support the mental well-being of people that are losing hearing and reduce the risk of dementia in the Peterborough area.  The club will open its doors 1pm on the 8th of January at the Park Inn Hotel in Peterborough. In the UK, an estimated

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  • Survey

    Calling all friends of Cambridgeshire Deaf Association! We want to know YOUR views and make our charity even better. Your opinions matter to us, so please take a few minutes to fill in our survey. What do you love about CDA? How can we improve? Your insights will help us shape our 5-year strategy to

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  • Apple Hearing Aids?

    Yesterday on BBC Local Radio, our CEO Andrew Palmer spoke to Kev Lawrence about our new Hearing Loss Friendship Club opening in Peterborough at the Park Inn Hotel on 8th January. Watch or listen to the interview below. In the interview they discussed Apple’s patents related to the hearing aid market. You can read more

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  • Could you be our next trustee?

    We are looking for individuals to join the Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (CDA) as trustees. If you’re dedicated to supporting those with hearing loss and the Deaf community, we’re seeking passionate individuals who can contribute their expertise in finance, legal, property deaf issues or hearing loss, or human resources to our cause. Why Become a Trustee

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  • Hearing Loss Launch at Peterborough Cathedral

    Check out Peterborough Telegraph’s article on our launch event at Peterborough Cathedral and a video of our CEO Andrew talking about it. Come along to Peterborough Cathedral for 11am on 14th December.

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  • Kevin is off to the deaf golf world champs!

    We are thrilled to share an exciting announcement! Our very own Volunteer, Kevin Hingle has been handpicked to represent England Deaf Golf in the competition set to unfold in Australia in August. Kevin’s dedication to the sport and exceptional skills have not only caught the eye of enthusiasts but have earned him the privilege to

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