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| NEW!! Donate online to the DRC | |
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Whether you want to make a one-off
donation, organise a skydive, or set up a fund in memory of a
loved one, you can! It's quick, easy, and secure through BT MyDonate - and best of all, it doesn't cost the Deafness Resource Centre a penny! Follow the link and either "Start Fundraising" or "Donate to Charity" for the "Deafness Resource Centre" Simple! http://www.btplc.com/mydonate/ |
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| We are "Investors In People" - again! | |
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In July 2011, the Deafness Resource
Centre staff, volunteers and Chairman all took part in an
Investor in People assessment. The basic aim is to find
out how we treat our staff and volunteers. It looks at
things like respecting staff, valuing staff input, encouraging
staff development, including staff in decisions and much much
more. We can proudly say we passed with flying colours and we Invest In all the People who work and volunteer here! This is the second time we have been awarded with the Standard |
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| Spring Newsletter out now! | |
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Read the newsletter
Here It is a large PDF file and may take some time to download, but it's worth the wait! |
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Deaf Awareness Week 2011, 2-8 May |
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| Thanks to everyone who took part, helped and attended our events throughout Deaf Awareness Week, in St Helens and Halton! | |
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Happy Hands featured on BBC See Hear! Click here to watch |
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The film is available until 22
June 2011 on BBC iPlayer. Happy Hands film starts at around 16 minutes 30 seconds |
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| NEW BSL Course starts 5th May 2011 | |
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DeafSolutions3 are starting a new BSL Level One class at
the Deafness Resource Centre on Thursday 5th May 2011 @ 6pm. Please contact them direct for more information. (Please do not contact the Deafness Resource Centre) |
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| NEW Student Deaf Club | |
| Every Thursday at "Flex",
Tolver Street, St Helens from 8.00pm Starts 3rd March 2011 |
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| Hall Floor repairs started! March 2011 | |
Thanks to the
Landfill Communities Fund (through Cory
Environmental Trust in Britain), we will be given up to
£7,500 |
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We will use the money to re-cover the Hall Floor with a
modern, hard-wearing new surface. The current floor has
splits and cracks all over it now, and is becoming a health
and safety hazard, so we are very grateful
for this grant. |
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| Thanks to Friends of the Deaf for their generous contribution to the grant | |
| Halton Contract Going Ahead | |
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The Deafness Resource Centre will be providing services in the
Halton area (Runcorn, Widnes) from 1st April
2011. If you are a resident of Halton, you can expect to receive further information about the development of new and existing services. We are also planning a launch, so keep an eye out for our updates! |
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Working with
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Swimming Ear-Moulds |
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In the December 2010 newsletter, we mistakenly informed readers that Swimming moulds were free of charge from St Helens Audiology Department. Sorry for any confusion Please be advised that the Audiology department are able to take impressions to provide custom made “swim moulds” for ANY adult or child who would like to protect their ears whilst swimming. Anyone requiring “swim moulds” should contact the department for an appointment for impressions. The “swim moulds” then take about 2 weeks to be processed. On receipt of the moulds from the manufacturer we will contact the recipient with a fitting appointment. There is a charge made for EACH mould, currently this stands at £8 per mould; but this is under review (optional extras such as glitter etc are available for a small additional charge) |
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All back to the Palace! June 2010 |
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On 22nd June 2010, Helen and Katy attended a Buckingham Palace Garden Party, representing the Deafness Resource Centre. The invitation came about as a direct link the Countess of Wessex's visit, when the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside put our names forward to attend. Below are just a few pictures from our day at the Palace (sadly photos inside were not allowed)... |
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 Arriving at the Palace |
 Queing up - and the nerves were starting! |
 Just entering through the gates |
 Making our way out afterwards. |
| Thank you to the Management Committee for their support for our trip to London. | |
The Countess of Wessex visits the Deafness Resource Centre Nov 09 |
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| See a short film (3 minutes 21 seconds) of the visit here: http://youtu.be/7H0YcoMOhKg | |
HRH the Countess of Wesex met staff, members, students and committee members, when she visited us on 19th November to Launch our 80 Years Deaf History Book and DVD |
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Her Royal Highness was introduced to Chair, Mr Ernie Clark... |
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...and meeting individuals involved with the Centre (here with Peter Harvey, Treasurer) |
| Tutor, Gary L Taylor, helped her out with some more signing... |  |
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...before she was invited to unveil a plaque to commemorate her visit... |
| ...and enjoy a performance of sign and sing "Any Dream Will Do", by Year 6 pupils from St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School... |  |
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...before finally thanking us for the invitation and wishing us well for the next 80 years. |
| History Book and DVD Launched | |
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Special Offer...Buy the Book and DVD for just £8.00 (usual price £5.00 each) |
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| Find out more about the 80 year history of the St Helens D/deaf Community, in our new book and DVD (funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund) Please contact us today for details on how to buy your copies. | |
| October 2009 Newsletter | |
| Read the Newsletter here Click here | |
| 81st Annual General Meeting | |
Thanks to everyone who attended the 81st AGM of the St Helens & District Society for Deaf People in October. Special thanks to the Mayor, Cllr Terry Shields, who chaired the meeting and said some very kind and positive words at the end of the meeting. |
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| Deaf Awareness Week 2009 | |
Friday 8th May 2009, Church Square, St Helens |
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Saints mascot Boots led the Sign and Sing to " Any Dream Will Do" |
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| Charity Incorporates, April 2009 | |
St Helens & District Society for Deaf People will be closing on 31st March 2009. However, don't panic!!! ... We are changing our name and legal status on 1st April 2009. From then on, we will be called Deafness Resource Centre Limited , with a new Charity number (1128148) and also a Company Limited by Guarantee Number (6807282). All services, contact details, and aims of the charity will stay the same. Clients will see no difference other than the name. By incorporating a charity, it makes it more secure for the future, as we wish to continue for another 80 years and beyond! |
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| Winter 2008 Newsletter Out Now!! | |
| Read the Newsletter Click here | |
| Breakdancing Sessions for Young Deaf | |
Working with the U C Crew and St Helens Deaf Youth Group Please click here for more information. If you have problems opening the document, contact Kate Boddy at the Deafness Resource Centre. |
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| Cracking Christmas for Kids! Dec 08 | |
Fun was had by all at our
Children’s Christmas Party. A surprise visitor—Father Christmas dropped in to hand out presents, much to the children’s delight! We would like to thank NDCS for funding this event. If you would like to know more about childrens activities in your area, please check our website or contact Kate Boddy. |
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| Surprise Visit from Boots! Dec 08 | |
| The Deaf Club got a surprise visit from Saints mascot Boots to wish them a Merry Christmas | |
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Boots poses with some of the staff team and Deaf Club (left and below) |
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| 80th Anniversary Week Oct 08 | |
And What a Week it Was!! Over 180 people attended various events at the Deafness Resource Centre during the Celebration Week 6th-12th October 2008 to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Charity. With Grants from Awards for All and St Helens Council, and working with St Helens College, the week was very special indeed. And here are some photos to prove it!... |
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The staff team - before the fun began! |
Freda and Aaron cutting the celebration cake, with Trustees, the Mayor and Helen Fitzgerald, Chief Officer. |
The completed "Deaf History" Graffiti Artwork, created by Zap and older deaf clients. |
The completed "Deaf Futures" Graffiti Artwork, created by Zap and young deaf clients. |
Looking towards the altar at the Chapel's beautiful Flower and Craft Festival, created by the many groups of the Centre. |
Paul Whittaker OBE, wowing his audience with song, sign, rhythm and performance. |
Paul Whittaker and some of the DRC staff (left to right: Helen, Katy, Paul, Kate, Evonne, Angela). |
St Helens Colege performing arts students posing with teh Mayor following their great performance. |
Common Ground performed a beautiful dance with sign and music (and right). |
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