Our children families & youth groups, Happy Hands & Deaf Active – St Helens have had a fantastic summer full of activities this year –
Total Grit Extreme – Fundraising Event – 10K run!
Farmer Teds
Chester Zoo
Summer residential – Wales Camping
Mr Tumble – (Manchester)
Youth club really enjoyed sessions on Confidence, Leadership and Healthy Lifestyles delivered by fantastic local charity – Former Forces Support http://www.formerforcessupport.co.uk/ – Big Thank you to Grant and his crew
FAMILY FUN DAY – August 23rd – over 1000 attendees – over £2600 raised in funds.
Outreach Worker Amie Johnson has become a Culture Guide with The Voluntary Arts Service, working very closely with Gary Conley of St Helens Council Arts Service, as part of her role as Culture Guide Amie will aim to motivate and inspire others by organising visits to professional art venues, including theatres, art exhibitions, concerts, performances, culture, heritage, museums etc. and identify barriers to public involvement and develop appropriate Solutions. On Wed 19th August Amie supported a profoundly Deaf group to access the World Of Glass tour in St Helens with BSL Interpreter Neil Morris.
A team of 5 staff will be running, walking, sliding, climbing, stumbling and laughing their way along a 5km obstacle course at Aintree Racecourse, whilst simultaneously getting pelted with coloured dye…all to raise money for the DRC.
… All donations very gratefully received, and every penny goes towards our mission to challenge inequalities, advocate best practise and enable greater participation for deaf people across St Helens, Halton and beyond. Thank you x
Do you have a couple of hours to spare each month?
Do you have accounting experience (on any scale)?
Would you like to support a well managed local charity?
YES?????
The Deafness Resource Centre in St Helens is looking to recruit a new Treasurer, as our existing Treasurer is retiring after holding the position for more than 10 years. The role requires attendance at bi-monthly management committee meetings and occasional visits to the centre to oversee the accounting processes. A full induction into the role will be provided and any identified development needs will be addressed. A detailed role description is available on request.
To find out more contact Helen Fitzgerald (Chief Officer) on 01744 23887. E mail helen.fitzgerald@deafnessresourcecentre.org
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