The Tree House.

A Warning.
The Tree House. To Mervin James (Mellow Meldrew) and Andrew Arthur (Cornish Andy), I have sought legal advice regarding your comments and blog post “Tree House site taken down”. Since they are untrue and names me, Sara, you are to remove the blog post otherwise I will take further action. This is your warning. I have not shown […]
Thu, Sep 13 2018

Freedom From Frustration.
The Tree House. Keeping the Tree House fb group going as a wise friend put it “was a form of self defeatist self abuse.” I have long since been locked “in an intimidated interaction.” The damage has been done, by all those who consciously chose to target, to spread slander & manipulative lies, acted on their disdain simply […]
Wed, Sep 12 2018

‘Twas Truly A Pleasure’ By Lesley Kiddell-Spencer.
The Tree House. Oh dear, sometimes in life we realise the page has turned to a new chapter and another phase in our life has started. This has happened with “The Treehouse” group, it is now time to take down the curtains, remove the furniture and dismantle the structure of our treehouse to move to pastures new. Sara […]
Tue, Feb 20 2018

Rumour Has It…
The Tree House. That I have had a breakdown. Hmmm, I must admit that when I heard that, I just had to laugh. Granted, for those of you concerned enough, it was not at all funny but alarming enough for you to actually approach me and find out the truth, for yourselves. I would like to applause those […]
Tue, Feb 20 2018

The Six Degrees Of Separation.
The Tree House. I have a sweet recollection to share, of a particular time long ago when a father wished to purchase for his daughter, a bag she so coveted. Mine. Was this you or perhaps, do you know them? If so, please do let us know. I had jumped onto the train, all ready to meet friends with […]
Tue, Feb 20 2018

‘Twas Truly A Pleasure’ By Lesley Kiddell-Spencer.
The Tree House. Oh dear, sometimes in life we realise the page has turned to a new chapter and another phase in our life has started. This has happened with “the Treehouse” group, it is now time to take down the curtains, remove the furniture and dismantle the structure of our treehouse to move to pastures new. Sara […]
Fri, Feb 10 2017

Rumour Has It…
The Tree House. That I have had a breakdown. Hmmm, I must admit that when I heard that, I just had to laugh. Granted, for those of you concerned enough, it was not at all funny but alarming enough for you to actually approach me and find out the truth, for yourselves. I would like to applause those […]
Fri, Sep 30 2016

The Six Degrees Of Separation.
The Tree House. I have a sweet recollection to share, of a particular time long ago when a father wished to purchase for his daughter, a bag she so coveted. Mine. Was this you or perhaps, do you know them? If so, please do let us know. I had jumped onto the train, all ready to meet friends with […]
Fri, Sep 16 2016

‘Rock singer’s hearing loss is an important moment for...
The Tree House. Here is one of the many vital reasons why each and every one of us needs to look after and protect our hearing, written by Stu Nunnery for the Hearing Like Me blog. The lead singer of rock group AC/DC, Brian Johnson, was told recently by his doctors that he risked total hearing loss if he […]
Mon, May 23 2016

Part II of ‘Whole New Take On Glue Ear’ by Carl Gammon
The Tree House. As promised at the end of my first article, here is part two of my ‘glue ear’ journey. I have now had the surgery on my ear (Tuesday 10th May) and have now recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia. It was an interesting day to be fair… it all started first thing when my […]
Sat, May 14 2016

Part II of ‘Whole New Take On Glue Ear’ by Carl Gammon
The Tree House. As promised at the end of my first article, here is part two of my ‘glue ear’ journey. I have now had the surgery on my ear (Tuesday 10th May) and have now recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia. It was an interesting day to be fair… it all started first thing when my […]
Fri, May 13 2016

Is Notched Sound Therapy a Cure for Tinnitus? by Stu Nunnery
The Tree House. Here is yet another informative piece regarding tinnitus by the lovely Stu Nunnery, originally written for the awesome Hearing Like Me website. Those of us with hearing loss and tinnitus may be living at a good time in “hearstory.” Lately, there has been exciting news about the brain’s ability to adapt (called neuroplasticity) and what […]
Fri, May 13 2016

‘Ishaare. Gestures and Signs in Mumbai’ by Annelies...
The Tree House. “Ishaare” has a double meaning: it means “gestures” in Hindi and Marathi, but it also means “signs”, as such indicating that there cannot be made a strict distinction between them. However, whilst there seems to be overlap between gestures and sign language, they differ too, as the protagonists of the movie show and tell us. […]
Fri, May 13 2016

Is Notched Sound Therapy a Cure for Tinnitus? by Stu Nunnery
The Tree House. Here is yet another informative piece regarding tinnitus by the lovely Stu Nunnery, originally written for the awesome Hearing Like Me website. Those of us with hearing loss and tinnitus may be living at a good time in “hearstory.” Lately, there has been exciting news about the brain’s ability to adapt (called neuroplasticity) and what […]
Fri, May 13 2016

‘Ishaare. Gestures and Signs in Mumbai’ by Annelies...
The Tree House. “Ishaare” has a double meaning: it means “gestures” in Hindi and Marathi, but it also means “signs”, as such indicating that there cannot be made a strict distinction between them. However, whilst there seems to be overlap between gestures and sign language, they differ too, as the protagonists of the movie show and tell us. […]
Fri, May 06 2016

‘The Reality of Cochlear Implants’ by (Confessions of)...
The Tree House. SJ passed on a link to a very insightful blog, to our Facebook group and we liked it so much, that we think it deserves to be shared with everyone else. The writer in this blog has remained very realistic about cochlear implants, which is very close to our readers’ experiences also. It is somewhat dejecting to […]
Fri, May 06 2016

‘Are You Listening?’ by Durham Deafened Support
The Tree House. Captioned! There is also a BSL version and an audio described version. by Durham Deafened Support. For more information about what ‘Durham Deafened Support’ do, please visit their website. Thank you.  :-)
Thu, May 05 2016

‘That Long and Winding Road…’ by Mervyn James
The Tree House. That Long and winding Road… Has nothing to do with this article, I just like the tune…. 9 out of 10 people I meet have no idea I am profoundly deaf,  I could easily make them aware by using sign language, but people tend to put a label on you as a random member of […]
Wed, May 04 2016

‘Start With A Smile’ by Emily Owen
The Tree House. On May 11th 2016, Emily Owen’s book called “Still Emily: Seeing Rainbows in the Silence” will be published. Emily, who is deafened, was asked to give some tips to hearing people for when they meet someone who can’t hear. See what you think and let us know if you agree or not? Start with a […]
Wed, May 04 2016

‘Start With A Smile’ by Emily Owen
The Tree House. On May 11th 2016, Emily Owen’s book called “Still Emily: Seeing Rainbows in the Silence” will be published. Emily, who is deafened, was asked to give some tips to hearing people for when they meet someone who can’t hear. See what you think and let us know if you agree or not? Start with a […]
Tue, May 03 2016

‘Our Journey To Equality’ by Steven Mifsud, Founder of...
The Tree House. Slowly approaching the tenth birthday for Direct Access Consultancy, it has been an amazing adventure, but I can tell you it wasn’t easy. Over the last 10 years, we grew and grew, battling difficult times and overcoming tall obstacles, now we have provided access audits and access consultancy for over 10 Local Authorities/Councils, over 10 housing […]
Tue, May 03 2016

‘Our Journey To Equality’ by Steven Mifsud, Founder of...
The Tree House. Slowly approaching the tenth birthday for Direct Access Consultancy, it has been an amazing adventure, but I can tell you it wasn’t easy. Over the last 10 years, we grew and grew, battling difficult times and overcoming tall obstacles, now we have provided access audits and access consultancy for over 10 Local Authorities/Councils, over 10 housing […]
Mon, May 02 2016

Sarah-Jane Gillman’s version of “Uptown Funk” (in BSL)
The Tree House. Lyrics to “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson. Doh Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh Doh doh doh, doh duh (Aaaaaaow!) This hit That ice cold Michelle Pfeiffer That white gold This one for them hood girls Them […]
Sun, May 01 2016

Sarah-Jane Gillman’s version of “Uptown Funk” (in BSL)
The Tree House. Lyrics to “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson. Doh Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh Doh doh doh, doh duh (Aaaaaaow!) This hit That ice cold Michelle Pfeiffer That white gold This one for them hood girls Them […]
Sat, Apr 30 2016

‘A Few Snapshots Of My Life As A CODA’ by Sara Huang
The Tree House. As far as CODAs go, I was a pretty straight-laced kid. I never snuck out and tried my best to follow household rules. But there were definitely times when I used my parents’ deafness to my advantage. I loved to listen to music LOUD. I’d crank it up at home and my parents were none […]
Fri, Apr 29 2016

‘A Few Snapshots Of My Life As A CODA’ by Sara Huang
The Tree House. As far as CODAs go, I was a pretty straight-laced kid. I never snuck out and tried my best to follow household rules. But there were definitely times when I used my parents’ deafness to my advantage. I loved to listen to music LOUD. I’d crank it up at home and my parents were none […]
Fri, Apr 29 2016

The EU Referendum Leaflet
The Tree House. On the back of our recent post supporting Drip Media’s survey, a petition was also engineered, despite low demands; it is only fair a visual version of the EU referendum leaflet is/was made. Whilst we are eagerly waiting for the official government version, which we hope will be out very soon, RAD has made one of their […]
Thu, Apr 28 2016

The EU Referendum Leaflet
The Tree House. On the back of our recent post supporting Drip media’s survey, a petition was also engineered, despite low demands, it was only fair a visual version of the EU referendum leaflet is/was made. Whilst we are waiting for the official government version, which we hope will be out very soon, RAD has made one of their […]
Thu, Apr 28 2016

BSL Translation Of The EU Referendum Leaflet
The Tree House. On the back of our recent post supporting Drip media’s survey, a petition was then engineered, despite low demands, it was only fair a visual version of the EU referendum leaflet was made. As below. Finally!
Thu, Apr 28 2016

‘So you have hearing loss too? Soundz Off can help’ by...
The Tree House. Welcome to a very large club – 11 million of us in the UK have hearing loss (that’s one in six people) predicted to rise to more than 14.5 million by 2031 (Action on Hearing Loss 2015).  Add this to the 360 million people worldwide with hearing loss and that’s a very big club! Like […]
Thu, Apr 28 2016

‘So you have hearing loss too? Soundz Off can help’ by...
The Tree House. Welcome to a very large club – 11 million of us in the UK have hearing loss (that’s one in six people) predicted to rise to more than 14.5 million by 2031 (Action on Hearing Loss 2015).  Add this to the 360 million people worldwide with hearing loss and that’s a very big club! Like […]
Wed, Apr 27 2016

‘Understanding Hearing Parents Of Deaf Children’ by...
The Tree House. When we published the piece by ‘The Deaf Terminator’, we were given a link to a video made by Barry Sewell, otherwise known as ‘The Holism’. We thought we would pass onto you, our readers, the link to the very same video. “Recently much attention have been generated between AG Bell’s (Alexander Graham Bell Organization) and the […]
Wed, Apr 27 2016

‘EU Referendum in BSL Survey’ by Drip Media
The Tree House. The EU (European Union) referendum leaflet is in just written English, large print and audio CD. There are no visual materials for those who rely on sign language hence why, I support this video by Drip Media in trying to gauge just how many people would like to see the same content available to them […]
Wed, Apr 27 2016

‘Understanding Hearing Parents Of Deaf Children’ by...
The Tree House. When we published the piece by ‘The Deaf Terminator’, we were given a link to a video made by Barry Sewell, otherwise known as ‘The Holism’. We thought we would pass onto you, our readers, the link to the very same video. “Recently much attention have been generated between AG Bell’s (Alexander Graham Bell Organization) and the […]
Mon, Apr 25 2016

‘EU Referendum in BSL Survey’ by Drip Media
The Tree House. The EU (European Union) referendum leaflet is in just written English, large print and audio CD. There are no visual materials for those who rely on sign language hence why, I support this video by Drip Media in trying to gauge just how many people would like to see the same content available to them […]
Fri, Apr 22 2016

‘Confessions Of A Raving Lunatic’ by Lesley...
The Tree House. Bit about me, I went deaf at seven (that’s not great when you are a Dr Who fan and love music) due to meningitis of course. I married deaf spouses, have two deaf children and have five grandchildren, all deaf except one. I tell my daughter-in-law, Kaizen must belong to the postman, so you see […]
Fri, Apr 22 2016

‘For Better Or For Worse’ by Robert & Helen Oxlade
The Tree House. World Ovarian Cancer Day (WOCD) falls annually on the 8th of May. Back in 2014, her darling husband Robert, in a bid to raise awareness, shared Helen’s story on Facebook. We at ‘The Tree House’ wishes to help Helen and Robert, raise even more awareness regarding Ovarian Cancer by bringing their experience, to your attention. […]
Wed, Apr 20 2016

‘Whole New Take On Glue Ear’ by Carl Gammon
The Tree House. Last year on the 10th August, I accidentally got superglue in my right ear, after trying to remove it myself with acetone (nail varnish remover) I went over to my local hospital to explain and for them to remove it. After they finished laughing, the nurse had a look in my ear and told me […]
Mon, Apr 18 2016

‘Whole New Take On Glue Ear’ by Carl Gammon
The Tree House. Last year on the 10th August, I accidentally got superglue in my right ear, after trying to remove it myself with acetone (nail varnish remover) I went over to my local hospital to explain and for them to remove it. After they finished laughing, the nurse had a look in my ear and told me […]
Mon, Apr 18 2016

‘And along came a train’ by Matthew Hearn
The Tree House. Your frustration knows no limits when there is an announcement made at a station because of some travel issues and not a word understood because of your deafness. Fortune turned on its head, and I loved how missing the announcement was beneficial yesterday! I was at a station and was dithering about how to make […]
Mon, Apr 18 2016

‘The End.’ by Ted Evans
The Tree House. This thought provoking film was written and directed by Ted Evans.
Mon, Apr 18 2016

‘And along came a train’ by Matthew Hearn
The Tree House. Your frustration knows no limits when there is an announcement made at a station because of some travel issues and not a word understood because of your deafness. Fortune turned on its head, and I loved how missing the announcement was beneficial yesterday! I was at a station and was dithering about how to make […]
Sat, Apr 16 2016

‘The End.’ by Ted Evans
The Tree House. This thought provoking film was written and directed by Ted Evans.
Fri, Apr 15 2016

Yes, I Can.
The Tree House. I saw an advert on TV quite some time ago which used the words “I can” and this advert inspired me to put the question to our dwellers to see, what they CAN do…. Here are some of their answers. I sang in a choir (a hearing one), played clarinet to grade 8 and the obvious one […]
Fri, Apr 15 2016

Yes, I Can.
The Tree House. I saw an advert on TV quite some time ago which used the words “I can” and this advert inspired me to put the question to our dwellers to see, what they CAN do…. Here are some of their answers. I sang in a choir (a hearing one), played clarinet to grade 8 and the obvious one […]
Fri, Apr 15 2016

‘Rant of The Day’ by Suzie Jones.
The Tree House. My rant for today – as a deaf person and it’s public. Everything in life should be accessible – from the bank to the Government to the public meetings everyone is entitled to attend – to the opportunity to go to the cinema, to the gym – or a counselling session, or to read the […]
Thu, Apr 14 2016

‘Rant of The Day’ by Suzie Jones.
The Tree House. My rant for today – as a deaf person and it’s public. Everything in life should be accessible – from the bank to the Government to the public meetings everyone is entitled to attend – to the opportunity to go to the cinema, to the gym – or a counselling session, or to read the […]
Thu, Apr 14 2016

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Wed, Apr 13 2016

Common Sense
The Tree House. This blog entry, ‘Dear Deaf People With The Wrong Facts.’ is an interesting read, because it does give the other side of the picture. When I was at university they were big time on taking the “balanced view”. This often means looking at the other person’s point of view. In my opinion the Deaf part of […]
Wed, Apr 13 2016

‘What Is Deaf Geeky?’ by Natalie Jordaan & Claire...
The Tree House. What is ‘Deaf Geeky’? ‘Deaf Geeky’ is a worldwide portal for geeks alike from different parts of the world and this portal enables us/them to share valuable knowledge. ‘Deaf Geeky’ was established to try to benefit different people by giving them access to this information, using Sign Language and subtitles. Why is ‘Deaf Geeky’ ideal? […]
Wed, Apr 13 2016