PDDCS News

NDCS resources: Preventing bullying in deaf children and...
PDDCS News This week NDCS published new resources to support young people, families and professionals with the difficult issue of bullying.   NDCS also to provide advice and support to parents and deaf young people. The resources are free to download – just click on the links below:resources for young people resources for parentsresources for professionalsAlternatively, you c...
Wed, Jul 23 2014

PDDCS Boxfit Round 2
PDDCS News The PDDCS deaf friendly sessions, run by Peterborough ABC, starts again 19th Sept. Two of the deaf adult BSL users who attend the mainstream Boxfit sessions have shared their views of the classes. "My name is Rolands, I’m from Latvia. I like boxing here. When I arrived here I wanted to find somewhere to box here but I’m deaf. I looked on the internet and found ...
Mon, Jul 21 2014

Watch as Deafinitely Theatre translate Shakespeare for a...
PDDCS News BSLBT continue to offer lots of great viewings.This week includes:"Can Shakespeare's work be translated for a Deaf audience? That's the question asked in our brand-new documentary, which covers Deafinitely Theatre's rehearsal period leading up to their performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe in June 2014. From Monday, you can find out if the...
Sun, Jul 20 2014

Long term PDDCS supporters shortlisted for Signature...
PDDCS News Long term PDDCS supporters, Sheila and John Cheetham have been shortlisted for Signature Community Spirit Award. The category is open to public vote.With nearly 3 decades of support to the PDDCS John continues to be actively involved. He was delighted to present the awards to the PDDCS members who completed the first block of deaf friendly boxfit sessions. With both h...
Fri, Jul 18 2014

PDDCS Toddler Group summer session
PDDCS News The PDDCS group will hold their last toddler session for the summer on 24th July. The next session will be on 4th Sept.To keep up-to-date with the PDDCS events and activities go to [link]
Fri, Jul 18 2014

Aquacase
PDDCS News Following on from the swimming posts. Readers might wish to learn about Advanced Bionics Aquacase. The company say 'The AquaCase accessory is designed for use with the swimmable AquaMic™, AB’s unique, IP 68-rated microphone. The AquaMic is 100% waterproof and does not require a bag or enclosure that significantly reduces sound quality. Delivering the industry...
Sun, Jul 13 2014

City Lit: BSL Theatre Summer School
PDDCS News Below are details from City Lit regarding their BSL Theatre Summer School   Are you deaf? Are you aged between 16 and 24 years old? Do you use BSL? Are you interested in drama? Yes?  Then this exciting new summer school course is for you! What is the course? ·        It is a one-week (Monday to Friday) summer school in theatre skills ·         It is...
Fri, Jul 11 2014

BSL Zone programmes on TV: July
PDDCS News TX Schedule JunJul 2014 by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society
Thu, Jul 10 2014

Feel the Force Day - Peterborough
PDDCS News FEEL THE FORCE DAY IS BACKThe 1st Sensory Legion specialise in helping sensory impaired and disabled people access TV, film and popular culture. Feel the Force day was the first sci-fi event in the world to be specifically designed for people with additional needs. By making small and reasonable adjustments, 1st Sensory Legion enabled people to access Star...
Thu, Jul 10 2014

Instructor to swim equivalent of English Channel down the...
PDDCS News Two swimming instructors are preparing to swim 22.3 miles down the River Nene to raise money for PDDCS. That's the equivalent of swimming the English Channel to France!Lisa Ryan and friend Julie will be swimming from Barnwell, near Oundle, in Northamptonshire to Milton Ferry Bridge at the popular Ferry Meadow's Country Park in Peterborough with the aim of raising enou...
Sun, Jul 06 2014

Come to Peterborough Skills Club for Deaf Over 18's
PDDCS News   WhatCambridgeshire Deaf Association will be running 'skills club' every two weeks starting on Thursday 3rd July Why This is to learn all sorts of skills like: Filling in forms  Computer skills  Booking interpreters  Job hunting  CV writing  For Who: Over 18s When  It starts on Thursday 3rd July at 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Then every two weeks Thursdays 4.00...
Wed, Jul 02 2014

This is Ava. She loves our deaf-friendly football
PDDCS News Here's Ava at our deaf friendly football training in association with Peterborough United. She's loves coming along and is the captain of one of our teams. Deaf friendly football is for all ages, all abilities, boys and girls and accessible. The way it should be.If you want to bring your child along or get involved. Click here for details.
Sat, Jun 28 2014

Local Granddad Barry Pullen wins learner award and is...
PDDCS News Barry pictured here winning a previous award Barry Pullen, grandfather of one of our members, has been recognised for his efforts in learning sign language and for his outstanding contribution to volunterring by winning the Learner of the Year Award for East Anglia by sign language qualifications body Signature. Barry will now be put forward for the national award ...
Mon, Jun 23 2014

Thank You to March United Services Club
PDDCS News A big thank you to the committee and members of the March United Services Club for their donation of £47 to PDDCS.This money will be going towards paying for our excellent summer playscheme. More details will be announced about this soon.Thanks to March USC and to all our supporters for making our work possible.
Sun, Jun 15 2014

DeafBlind young man's access to the Brazilian match
PDDCS News For many individuals, 'football is the beautiful game'.This youtube video is worth watching to see how the Brazil vs Croatia match was made accessible for this young deafblind gentleman. Simply beautiful.
Sun, Jun 15 2014

Drayton Manor 2014 Trip Information. Apply for tickets now!
PDDCS News Here's the information for our trip to Drayton Manor on 26th July 2014. Please print off and send the form to the address detailed below. PDDCS Drayton Manor Flyer 2014
Thu, Jun 12 2014
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Peterborough Deaf Friendly Boxfit May update
PDDCS News Earlier this year, ABC Peterborough Boxfit group offered to deliver discounted blocks of deaf-friendly sessions to PDDCS members as they were aware of the lack of adequate sporting services in the local area. The first 6 week block started alongside National Deaf Awareness week. From the deaf children and adults perspective the mainstream sessions are proving to be ...
Sun, Jun 01 2014

NDCS: One day event - Loughborough - July
PDDCS News Helping Hands Sports Outreach Event Publicity Flyer by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society
Sun, Jun 01 2014

Awesome Asda in Peterborough donate £100 PDDCS
PDDCS News Jo Frost, Community Champion hands William Palmer, member of PDDCS, the cheque for £100 Shoppers in Asda Living's store in Peterborough chose PDDCS as the charity to support, voting to donate £100.  One of our members, 12 year old William, went to meet Jo Frost, Community Champion to receive the cheque from the Asda foundation.  Andy Palmer, Chairman of PD...
Sat, May 31 2014

Come to Peterborough Yacht Club's Charity Day in aid of...
PDDCS News The lovely folk at Peterborough Yacht Club have nominated PDDCS as the charity to benefit from their fantastic annual charity day on 30th August.There is lots to do on the day with river trips on the impressive boats, entertainment, games, a grand raffle and delicious food. It's all within the beautiful setting of Peterborough Yacht Club in Nene Park and for those who...
Sat, May 31 2014

Deafinitely Youth Summer project 2014
PDDCS News  Deafinitely Youth Summer project is running again this year. They will be exploring Shakespeare!Further details here: this page includes a video in sign, with subtitles and voice over:The 2 weeks will also offer Bronze Level Arts Award or contribute to Silver Award!Dates: Monday 11th - Friday 15th August - 10am to 4pm and Monday 18th - Friday 22nd August - 10am to ...
Tue, May 27 2014

UCL Summer school - Deaf Learners
PDDCS News " UCL are hosting a fantastic opportunity for deaf hand hard of hearing students in year 11 and year 12. The summer school is a 3 day residential programme that gives you the chance to find out more about UCL through staying in the university halls and taking part in fun and academic sessions at UCL. The university will provide BSL interpreters and UCL will cover the ...
Mon, May 19 2014

Deaf friendly boxfit
PDDCS News The PDDCS deaf friendly sessions, run by Peterborough ABC, start 16th May. Two of the deaf adult BSL users who attend the mainstream Boxfit sessions have shared their views of the classes. My name is Rolands, I’m from Lithuania. I like boxing here. When I arrived here I wanted to find somewhere to box here but I’m deaf. I looked on the internet and found this g...
Thu, May 15 2014

A huge thank you to RAF Wittering and Rachel Mawdsley
PDDCS News Rachel (centre) and Maris (right)  with husband Gareth and daughter Izzy Rachel Mawdsley from RAF Wittering raised an amazing £362 for PDDCS by running the Grantham half-marathon. Her daughter Izzy and husband Gareth also ran the 3km run. A big thanks to them for their amazing efforts. Rachel was also at RAF Wittering when they generously hosted PDDCS for an ...
Tue, May 13 2014

Weekend and Half Term Cycling Lessons - Peterborough
PDDCS News Thorpe Ventures deliver a range of cycling sessions for children and young people.  They are running two cycling sessions at half term as well as their regular Saturday morning sessions. Tuesday 27th May, 1-3pm and Thursday 29th May 10-12 noon.   Both sessions are at Jack Hunt School as normal and they will be concentrating on riding on hills and cyclo-cross racin...
Mon, May 05 2014

PDDCS Annual General Meeting 2014
PDDCS News PDDCS Annual General Meeting 2014 Monday 19 May7.00 pm (refreshments from 6.30 pm) Jack Hunt School What is an AGM? At an Annual General Meeting (AGM) clubs and societies take stock of what has happened over the past year, elect committee members and officers and discuss their plans for the forthcoming year with their members. It is an open meeting to which anyone w...
Wed, Apr 30 2014

NDCS Information Event
PDDCS News NDCS run various free events. If you are aged 8-18 years and would be keen to learn more about activities in the summer holidays where you can meet new friends, have fun and not feel bored then come along to the NDCS Information Event on 10th May at Jack Hunt School in Peterborough. Jack Hunt Outreach Poster Updated by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society
Sat, Apr 26 2014

PDDCS Deaf friendly football update
PDDCS News PDDCS youth football training will be temporarily relocated to the Posh training centre at the Nene Park academy on Oundle Road on Fridays at 7pm from the week after Easter (28th April) for the whole term. It is a 4G AstroTurf pitch which means blades and astro boots may be worn but not studs. There are some plans for a small tournaments to take place in the coming...
Mon, Apr 21 2014

PDDCS deaf friendly swimming: Round 2
PDDCS News  PDDCS babies, children and young people have been enjoying the deaf-friendly swimming sessions delivered by Lisa, swimming instructor, and Vivacity. The next ten week block starts on 1st May at the regional pool in Peterborough each Thursday:age 0-3: 4.30-5pmage 3-5 5-5.30pmage 5-19 5.30-6pmThanks to funding support from Vivacity, the ten week course is only £30.Fo...
Mon, Apr 21 2014

Wolverhampton deaf undergraduates experiences
PDDCS News Wolverhampton are hosting a Deaf Learner Open Day on the 2nd May 2014. Below are some positive profiles of deaf learners currently studying there: Muna Abdillahi Role Model Profile Wolverhampton by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society Joe Weaver 1 Wolverhampton by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society
Sun, Apr 20 2014

Deaffest Arts & Film Festival is offering free VV...
PDDCS News Information forwarded on from Deaffest: Deaffest Arts & Film Festival is offering free VV workshops to deaf or hard of hearing students aged 13 and over on Friday 16th May 2014 from 9am – 4pm at Light House Media Centre, Wolverhampton. VV or Visual Vernacular is an art form significant in the Deaf and signing world. It is a form of physical theatre performed by D...
Fri, Apr 18 2014

Deaf friendly Boxfit Peterborough
PDDCS News The PDDCS are pleased to be sharing news of even more fantastic deaf friendly sporting sessions for young people in Peterborough. Boxfit PDDCS Poster by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society
Fri, Apr 04 2014

NDCS Youth Events Information Day Peterborough
PDDCS News Check out the information event below PDDCS NDCS Events Outreach Poster by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society
Fri, Apr 04 2014

Pilot research study of reading in deaf school leavers
PDDCS News Rachel England, a Deaf research assistant working for City University under the direction of Dr Fiona Kyle is carrying out a pilot study of reading in deaf school leavers. She is inviting severely or profoundly Deaf young people in school years 10 or 11 to take part. See poster below for more details or contact Dr Fiona Kyle: Fiona.Kyle.1@city.ac.uk Reading in D...
Thu, Apr 03 2014

PDDCS Deaf Friendly cycling sessions
PDDCS News The first block of deaf friendly cycling sessions, despite the bitter winds and snow, proved to be a success with the deaf young people. Thorpe Venture has secured funding to offer a second block, starting 8th May for a 6 week period.For further details contact tquail@jackhunt.net Cycling Poster PDDCS May 2014 by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society
Sat, Mar 29 2014

Easter holiday activities - Jack Hunt School
PDDCS News Jack Hunt School are continuing to run holiday activities during the Easter break. For more details see the information below. Easter Holiday Club Flyer by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society Easter 2014 Enrolment Form by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society
Sat, Mar 29 2014

Research participants request
PDDCS News Re-posted from deaf-uk-jobs:"I'm doing a research project at Queen Mary, University of London, on British Sign Language used by deaf signers.​ The study is about how specific disfluencies occur in BSL.I'm looking for participants to include in my study, the criteria are:- Aged 18+- Describe BSL as a daily/native language- right-handed signer (right hand = dominant h...
Fri, Mar 28 2014

NDCS Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Tennis Competition
PDDCS News The Tennis Foundation are hosting a Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Tennis Competition! Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Tennis Competition Gosling Tennis Centre, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Saturday 3 May 2014 10am to 3pm Ages 5+ Just £5 (including lunch)! All abilities welcome! Coaching will be provided by a team of licensed LTA coaches trained...
Fri, Mar 28 2014

PDDCS Hi 5 newsletter
PDDCS News PDDCS Hi 5 by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society
Fri, Mar 28 2014

PDDCS Parent Club
PDDCS News The next PDDCS parent club meeting is Wednesday 21st May pm at Caverstede nursery.New faces always welcome.   Parent Club is a place where parents and carers of deaf children can meet and share knowledge and experience. It's the only forum in the area that specifically caters for those who care for deaf children and is usually held 6 times a year. Fiona Forkin, lon...
Thu, Mar 27 2014

University of Wolverhampton : Deaf Learner Open Day
PDDCS News The University of Wolverhampton will be hosting its Deaf Learner Open Day on the 2ndMay 2014.  It is a free event, open to Deaf and hard of hearing young people accompanied by their teachers/support staff or parents.  "The event is aimed at those who are at school or college, year 10 onwards, however, if there are  pupils in year 9 who you feel would benefit fr...
Wed, Mar 26 2014

PDDCS AGM 19th May
PDDCS News PDDCS Annual General Meeting 2014 Monday 19 May7.00 pm (refreshments from 6.30 pm) Jack Hunt School What is an AGM? At an Annual General Meeting (AGM) clubs and societies take stock of what has happened over the past year, elect committee members and officers and discuss their plans for the forthcoming year with their members. It is an open meeting to which anyone w...
Tue, Mar 25 2014

Talking about child protection: Research
PDDCS News The University of Edinburgh, along with Strathclyde and Coventry Universities, is undertaking a NSPCC funded research study led by Professor Julie Taylor, exploring the experiences and views of maltreated disabled children and young adults in relation to child protection services. If any deaf and/or disabled child or young adult is interested in taking part in th...
Mon, Mar 24 2014

PDDCS toddler featured in news from Pudsey HQ
PDDCS News All the news from Pudsey HQ Well done to PDDCS toddler member Jack who featured on a Pudsey HQ news release    
Mon, Mar 24 2014

NDCS Child Protection video information
PDDCS News This month 'Fingersmiths' completed their 'Frozen' tour at Peterborough's Key Theatre. If you feel you wish to understand more about Child Protection issues highlighted in the performance, have a look at this videos which NDCS  at produced last year.
Fri, Mar 21 2014

Exclusive Deaf Children's Day at RAF Wittering. Register...
PDDCS News The Royal Air Force based at Wittering is exclusively open to members of PDDCS on Thursday 10th April. Register now. Deaf children and their families have been invited on to the base for a tour and lots of exciting activities including a visit to the air traffic control tower, a ride in some military vehicles and food laid on by the RAF Catering Corps.  Detail...
Tue, Mar 18 2014

My Life, My Health Campaign
PDDCS News Last month PDDCS members attended the launch of the NDCS YAB's latest campaign 'My Life, My Health'.  The members were very pleased to bump into Richard Webb-Stevens, a motorcycle paramedic who works to improve ambulance care for the deaf community The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) have created these supporting videos to put the campaign objectives in context.
Mon, Mar 17 2014

Young Deaf Footballers Honoured by Fans at Peterborough...
PDDCS News Some members of Peterborough United's Deaf Youth football team were at London Road stadium on Saturday to parade the winners trophy won at the National Deaf Youth Tournament and celebrate the achievements of all three teams in reaching at least the semi-finals. Coaches Qadeer Hussain, Tash Applegate and Rob Neal were also present to take the applause from the crowd ...
Thu, Mar 13 2014

BSL Zone web clips Fund
PDDCS News There is now a way in which the Deaf community can apply to make films for the BSL Zone. BSLBT have started the BSL Zone web clips fund. This is a rolling fund available to groups and individuals to apply to make a video clip for the website. The film must appeal to the d/Deaf BSL community. Information in BSL and English on the BSLBt website [link] Or email ma...
Wed, Mar 12 2014

NDCS Consultation day for young people with experience of...
PDDCS News NDCS are holding a free event in Birmingham for deaf young people aged 11-19 to get their views /experiences of being fostered/ living in care (children’s home), now or in the past. The day will be split between a group session where young people will be supported to share their experiences, and a mixture of on site graffiti inspired activities with gra...
Tue, Mar 11 2014