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New look CDAFour Deaf People from Peterborough led by Simon Richardson gave up their time todo some painting CDA. They painted an undercoat and a gloss on most of outdoorwindows, the garage, back and front doors. They also painted the Ladies, Men’s andDisabled toilets. A big Thank you to our four volunteers.

(From left to right) Simon Richardson, Janet Stocks, Jesbia Pinto & Marco Pinto

CDA’s AGM

Guest Speaker Jason Sharpe Janie Anderson making a speech

Cambridgeshire Deaf Association, 8 Romsey Terrace, Cambridge CB1 3NHFax: 01223 411701 Voice: 01223 246237Email: [email protected] Skype: cdassociationWebsite: www.cambsdeaf.org

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Deaf Clubs –Dates for your Diary.......

Cambridge Deaf ClubCambridge Deaf Club is held on the 3 rd Saturday of each month. The club meets at8 Romsey Terrace, Cambridge and is open from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. For moreinformation please contact CDA (details on the front page)

Oct 19 th , Nov 17 th , Dec 15 th , Jan 18 th (not at CDA)

March and District Deaf Club

March and District Deaf Club is based at St Peter’s Church Hall, High Street, March,Cambs. PE15 9JR We meet on the 1st Friday of every month at 7.00pm to 11.00pm.All are welcome more information from Godfrey Palmer, 47 Creek Road, March,Cambs. PE15 8RE SMS 07801705659

Oct 4 th , Nov 1 st , Dec 6 th , (at Cromwell Hotel) Jan 3 rd

Peterborough Deaf ClubThe club meets at the Kingfisher Centre, The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough. PE38DX on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 6.30pm to 10.30pm. For Moreinformation email Simon Richardson: [email protected] Msnemail address: [email protected]

Jul 13 th Aug 10 th , Sep 14 th , Oct 12 th

Huntingdon Deaf/Hearing ClubAll Deaf and Hearing people that are learning to sign, practice or polish up theirsigning skills are very welcome. This is an informal social evening. Held at StBarnabas Church, Medway Road, Huntingdon, Cambs., PE29 1SF on 2nd Friday ofeach month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm . For more information, please contact CDA(details on front page)

Oct 11 th , Nov 8 th , Dec 13 th .

Cambridge Social clubAll Deaf and Hearing people who are learning to sign or want to polish up or practicetheir signing skills are very welcome. This is an informal social evening. atCambridgeshire Deaf Association, 8 Romsey Terrace, Cambridge CB1 3NH. Held onthe last Friday of each month from 7.30pm to onward . For more information,please contact CDA (details on front page)

We are sorry that this has not been set up yet – we will leave it till in next

year

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MARCH DEAF CLUBI went to King Dyke pit for fossil hunting with my wife Catherine and two friendsDavid and Rita Kettle on Sunday 4 th August 2013 we found some fossils this iscome to from 60 million years old. It was quite easy to finding the fossils. Seeright and below photos.

On Friday 6 th September 2013, 30 people came to watch Deborah and JohnMaloney and their dog called Arthur talked about Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. Itwas great speech and display. We had a cup of tea and biscuits, chatting withDeborah and John and looking round the display. We raised £46.74 to them. Wesay thank you to Anna Baker for interpreting. See photo below.

Forthcoming events at St Peter’s Church Hall High Street March PE15 9JRFriday October 4 th 2013. Social Evening and GamesFriday November 1 st 2013. Rope quoits and JengaFriday December 6 th 2013. Christmas Dinner at Oliver Cromwell HotelFriday January 3 rd 2014. Whist driveFriday February 7 th 2014. Crazy putting and St Valentine’s night

at

High Street March PE15 9LB Friday 6 th December 2013 £29.95 per person Dinner – 7 for 7.30pm

Please see Godfrey Palmer or Christine Tarrant to buy tickets and choice of menu. Tickets mustbe bought no later than 2 nd November 2013.

No tickets for sale at the door and no refunds. GODFREY PALMER

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Cambridge Deaf ClubWe all are still going to CDA Deaf club as we want to meet deaf people and sign aswe don't get to see each other much. We are still playing different games and itsgood fun.Here is the new programme for 2013/14:October 19th –DominoNovember17th –Whist DriveDecember 15th –Christmas tea and Draught.January 18th –Deaf club closed as we will be out for New Year meal and quiz.February 15th –DartsMarch 15th – ‘Give us a clue’ or Card Games.

Do come and join the fun.HELEN PERRY

Peterborough Deaf Club13/7/13Pool night, we played a Quarter final to final withone set. Frank East is the winner and he received£8 but he kindly gave the money to deaf club.Great and a big thanks, it was a great night!10/8/13Kingfisher is closed so we went out to FerryMeadows and we were so lucky with the weather.

We had BBQ and played football andRounders.14/9/13Putt Competition, Tony is the winner forthe highest scores, well done to him andhe received the money but again....hewant to give money back to deaf club.Thanks again. Also the lower scores get£1 back, which means another game forfree.October 12 th Doctor deaf---- ticket now is £15 and will

available to sell at the door.November 9 th Uno and games.December 14 th Christmas party:Bingo and gamesSIMON RICHARDSON

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Huntingdon Deaf & Hearing Club/BSL Friend ClubThe Deaf & Hearing group continued to meet monthly at St Barnabas Church andon average between 15 to 20 regulars attended. Newcomers are very welcome to

join us and we are trying to organise different games every month.On October 11 th , we will have some discussion about what to do for the Christmasgathering, we could bring food here or we could go out somewhere. Please have athink about it and bring your ideas to us. Also I think it is time for us to look for anew venue as the one we use (St Barnabas) is expensive and we also need betterlightning as well as access to a Disabled toilet. Any suggestions or ideas please. Ihope we can use new venue in January 2014.JAMIE BILLAM

Cambridge Deaf PubJoin us in a new venue and come along to meet new people who are deaf andHard of Hearing or hearing who can use BSL (British Sign Language) at any levelsto warm up or get practice or just have fun.

EVERY MONTH meet up at 18.30 hrs until MidnightDates: 30 th November

Where: Barrosh, 8 Market Passage, Cambridge. CB2 3PF

The nearest Car park, Park Sreet, Cambridge. CB5 8AS Bring your ID, there isover 21’s policy Dress code: Barrosh take a relaxed approach to dress code butguests to be clean and presentable (no football colours permitted)If you want to ask any questions or contact me: [email protected] ADAM LINDSELL

Peterborough Deaf Pub(Tuesday eve)Meet at The Gordan Arms, Oundle Rd, Orton Longueville, Peterborough. PE2 7DHEvery 1st Wednesday of every month from 7pm until closed. Invite your friends. DEBBIE POWELL

CHAIRPERSON’s REPORTIt was lovely to see so many of you at the AGM in September. I enjoyed the talksand I enjoyed hearing ideas about what CDA could do in the future. I was sorry tosay goodbye to Anastasia Giagkoudi as one of our trustees but I am very happy towelcome Jan Smith as a trustee of CDA. We are blessed with lots of hard workingvolunteers that make a big difference to us I was especially impressed with thepainting that has been done over the summer. I love the red!I am looking forward to CDA's bright future.JANIE ANDERSON

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Peterborough Deaf Drop in Jason Sharpe had showed them the lesson about V V signing (Visual Vernacular)in July. VV signing is body moving to tell the story without using BSL signs ortalking but you have to stay at same position all the time.In August children were excited about their school break and outing but it wasalso busy for parents to purchase their new uniforms and Younger Deaf to talkabout which course are suitable for them to attend.September is back to school time, we shared our holiday experience. Also we aremissing the sounds of the younger Deaf as they are begin their college courses. Iwish them all the best for their courses.We are proud of Jason Sharpe he had his graduation with 2.1 Bachelor of Sciencewith Honours in computing and information systems, he has worked REALLY HARDfor 6 years studying part time. It has taken a long time but he got the result andachieved at last. He shows us Deaf People can do with the hard work.KY DAI

Huntingdon Deaf Lunchtime GroupThis small Drop-in group is still going well. We have average attendance of tenpeople. We have regular three Deaf Wheelchairs users attending this drop-in. TheLibrary is a good location because it is near to Bus Station and it is in central ofHuntingdon so it is easy forWheelchair users making their ownway without any help. InSeptember thirteen turned up andin October we had two birthday

celebrations, one for TonyVanterpool and another one forMarion Gossland. We brought cakesfor them and we all sang/signed ‘Happy Birthday’JAMIE BILLAM8

Coffee Afternoon (Wisbech)This very small group of Deaf people who came to see Hilda Boehm who is basedat Lyncroft Care Home, 81 Clarkson Avenue, Wisbech. PE13 2EA the CoffeeAfternoon for an hour. It is really good to see people like Peter Chapman who is aregular visitor to Hilda. Peter catches the bus from Kings Lynn to Wisbech. Thenhe gets off in Wisbech Bus Station and he walk a long way to Lyncroft Care Homewith the aid of walking frame. Arthur Cracknell was another regular one; he andPeter often have friendly argument which certainly amused Hilda a lot.Next dates are Nov 1 st and Dec 6 th 2pm to 3pmJAMIE BILLAM

Cambridge Deaf Lunchtime GroupAttendance for this group was disappointing as just over ten people regularlyattended this monthly group. We hope to arrange an outing for this group withother groups early next year. Like for all other drop-ins, we have Support workersavailable for Deaf People.JAMIE BILLAM

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Fenland Deaf Drop-in

On 18 th July Christine Tarrant and I with Sue & Johnarrived at Fenland Deaf Drop-in at 9.30am, gettingready for many deaf people to come to the Drop-in.

About 45 Deaf people from Romford arrived latebecause they went for sightseeing and shopping atEly. Christine Tarrant was not at all happy about it asthey arrived at 1.30pm instead of 11.30am!Other deaf people from Kings Lynn, Ely, Ipswich,Wisbech and Peterborough were there so there were

just over 90 people!At 1.45pm everyone enjoyed their sandwiches, Rolls,Cakes etc. Catherine Palmer made several beautifulcakes. After that, twelve raffle prizes were given out

from £10 to £25. Godfrey Palmer then played GrandBingo and many deaf people won good money. Thanksto everyone who helped Christine Tarrant who was incharge for refreshment side. Also thanks to Catherine& Godfrey Palmer, Gillian Thorburn, Carol Knott,Gillian Richardson, Linda Murray, Ann Ratcliffe, PamWhite, Margaret Ashwell, John and Sue Uren, Angela &Ron Watson.

Romford Deaf Club haveasked Christine Tarrant

that they would like tocome again for anotherGrand Bingo in 2014.On 9 th August.Thanks to Godfrey Palmerfor covering Michael Papeas Michael wasunavailable.For 12 th DecemberWe will have a buffetparty. £3 per person forentrance. After that therewill be a Grand Bingo. Itwill be open at 11am andclose at 4pmMICHAEL PAPE

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Computer TrainingBrendan Casey is now available again as a volunteer to help deafpeople with Computer training and he is able to communicate on aOne to One basis using BSL. We have been very lucky to haveBrendan as it is very difficult to find someone who has his skills inusing computers as well as being able to use a variety of differentcommunication methods to meet a wide range of communicationneeds! iPad’s are one of the things he can help you with help you tounderstand how to get the best out of it. Please do let me know if you need anyhelp with understanding how to use a computer and I can arrange a training datefor you to meet Brendan Casey.JAMIE BILLAM

Editor’s articleI thought CDA’s AGM went really well and it was good to see so many peoplethere. I think we should stick to a 2pm start next year.I was so pleased to see most of the painting done outside the building and someof the inside too. A lot of people thought I chose the colour, something to do withMan U but it was not my idea so I will leave it to you to continue guessing whosuggested it to me! If I have my own way I would pick black and Amber, thecolour of my beloved team, Hull City.We have provisionally booked Deaf Day Thursday 22 nd May 2014 but we have notyet received confirmation in black and white. It will be at the Corn Exchange in the

centre of St Ives. Once we have received confirmation and the cost and if we arehappy then we will start to get the ball rolling with things like posters etc. TheDeaf Day will start something like 1pm to 7pm.Next year we hope to have a BSL Walk every month.We have got a small amount of funding from Comic Relief for Deaf Advocacy in thePeterborough area. I am excited about the new project that is about to start soonand it is really wonderful to know that Ruth Godden will be involved.We have got a wonderful staff team in our office and they have all really workedhard to give their best for the local deaf community. I am sure the Trustees aretrying their best to ensure our plans for long term future.JAMIE BILLAM

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Sensory Support Team, Peterborough Social ServicesSensory Support Service2nd Floor, Town HallBridge StreetPeterboroughPE1 1HF

General referrals 01733 747474Sensory Duty Tel 01733 454448Team Fax 01733 454445Minicom 01733 454449Text: 07917 133170

Email: [email protected]

Social care support for children who are D/deaf inCambridgeshire

We provide services to D/deaf and partially hearing children through staff skilled incommunicating with D/deaf people and who have a knowledge and understandingof the Deaf community and Deaf culture.

There is specialist Social Workers who can work with you, your child, and otheragencies when you require advice, support and guidance to ensure your child’sneeds are met. We can provide practical advice on all aspects of language and

communication, and can communicate using a variety of methods, includingBritish Sign Language.

Accessing the service

If your child is diagnosed with a hearing impairment, your paediatrician, GP,audiologist, other professional or yourself can refer to social services for support,using the contact details on this page.

• Telephone: 0345 045 5203 (General enquiries)•

Fax: 01480 376748• Minicom : 01480 376743• Text : 07901 226 356• Email : [email protected]

Mary Godden:- Social Worker with D/deaf Children Disabled Childrens TeamBox SS1012Babbage HouseCastle ParkCastle HillCambridgeCB3 0AT

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Cambridgeshire County Council Sensory Service Team Amundsen HouseCompass Business ParkStocks Bridge WaySt IvesCambridgeshirePR27 5JL

Referrals:For an assessment call the Cambridge Direct Contact Centre on:Tel:(voice) 0845 045 5221Fax: 01480 498 066SMS: (text) 07766 898 732email: [email protected] for contact: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm & Saturday 9.00am -1.00 pm

For repairs: use the details above or text to the Sensory Duty Mobile on:07717 618 735For out of hours emergencies:01733 234 72Jason Sharpe’s Graduated DayOn September 26th Jason Sharpe graduated at thePeterborough Cathedral. I, as Jason's daughter, felt soexcited and proud that I were to go to see my dadgraduate with flying colours, his marks were a 2.1. Sincemy father is deaf he uses BSL to communicate, otherwise

known as British Sign Language.Before Jason's big day we discussed Jason's feelingsabout tomorrow he replied "Excited but also emotional itshows we deaf people can do it!". When he graduated hisparents, my mum and I went to see him graduate, wewent to see him step proudly on to that stage and revivehis diploma.When we arrived at the bull hotel and my dad collected his gown I could see in hisface he was nervous but trying hard not to show it! Once we took our pictures thephotographer kept fussing over my dad to get him in the perfect position, my dadlooked tired by the end of the photos from all that fussing!We got to the Cathedral waiting anxiously for my dad to walk down the aisle andguess what! My dad was first a large grin spread across my face, my dad is goingto graduate! After the graduates I was surprised to see amongst the mayor andlecture people came... Louis Smith! He became an Honorary Doctor of HealthSciences.The ceremony began and one by one the graduates received their diplomas. Aftera long wait my dad came on the stage! I smiled. He received his degree forBachelor of Science with Honours Computing and Information Systems and wentback with a roaring applause!After the ceremony we ate also that was the time I could ask my dad how he feltand he smiled and said to me. "Amazing. Just AMAZING!"ZARA Sharpe-Dai

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Blackburn hospital launches live BSL interpretingproject I have copied an article from ‘Hearing Times’ I think it is good and I hope we canspread it across UK!

A new webcam will ensure deaf patients receive better care at Blackburn’s urgentcare centre, health chiefs have announced.

Blackburn with Darwen Council and East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust haslaunched a pilot project to enable nurses to connect with a British Sign Languageinterpreter via a Skype video call, so they can translate on behalf of deaf patientsand nursing staff when discussing symptoms and treatment.

For the first time, it will give deaf patients the same access to services as otherpatients, and will also save the East Lancashire Deaf Society, and hospital, time

and money.

Previously, assessment of deaf patients at the urgent care unit had to be delayeduntil an on-call interpreter could travel to the site, with interpreters’ travelexpenses and time factored into the costs.JAMIE BILLAM

BSL LEVEL ONE

One year course leading to the nationally accredited

Signature Level One Certificate.

COMMENCING: Monday 6th January 2014

Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Venue:- 8, Romsey Terrace, Cambridge CB1 3NH

Fax: 01223 411701 Voice: 01223 246237Email: [email protected]

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Deaf church St.James church. Church Lane.Hemingford Grey. PE28 9BN.www.churchbytheriver.org.uk First Sunday of every month at11am…. All together Worship ,suitable for all ages, BSL sign-supported…. Next dates are: Sunday 6 th October, PLEASE NOTE: this willbe 10am for Harvest Celebration , 3 rd November, 1 st December ,both at 11am. We havea nice group of Deaf friends comingregularly, why not come? And join us

for coffee afterwards?

Other services …I am happy to sign atother services on request, such as9am or 11am CommunionServices, please text or email formore information, 07593 633 774or [email protected]

For those who want more time to

ask questions about life’s BIG issues,find out about Jesus, chat and prayfor your needs and situation…… Cometo our BSL SMALL GROUP, ThirdTuesday of every month , at 1pm to 3pm. Huntingdonshire CommunityChurch Centre, 83a High St. Huntingdon PE29 3DP.Next dates are: Tuesday October 15th, November 19 th , December 17 th .Contact: Jan Smith (as above)

OTHER DATES:SUNDAY OCTOBER 13 th BSL CAFÉ CHURCH GET TOGETHER for DeafChristians, family, friends… Everyone Welcome! See attached poster…THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14 TH Big Church Night In - Peterborough.BSL Interpreted. For more info, see website www.bigchurchnightin.com FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 TH London Deaf Church BSL Christmas Carol Service6.30pm. A small group of us will be going by train from this area…for moredetails ask Jan Smith, Ann Ratcliffe or Joan Hartley. JAN SMITH

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Advocacy Service for D/deafPeople in Peterborough

Advocates take action tosupport people to:

• Express their views and wishes• Secure their rights• Have their interests represented• Access information and services• Explore choices and options

An advocate can work with you to:

• Represent you in meetings andcommunicate your views to otherprofessionals

• Find information so you canunderstand your choices and sortout problems by making decisions

• Know about your rights and makesure they are respected

• Make a complaint if you are nothappy about something

• Feel more confident and in controlof your life

What issues can we supportyou with?

• Health Services • Social Services • Housing • Complaints • Employment • Education • Legal issues • Prison • Police • Family issues

Advocacy is about supporting people to express their viewsand concerns, ensuring they understand their rights so they

can make informed decisions about their lives

For more information or to make a referral please contact Ruth Godden:

Tel: 01223 411778 Fax: 01223 411701Mob: 07902 281668Email: [email protected]

Please note Ruth works part time so response times may be delayed

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Cambridgeshire Deaf Association Membership

Membership of CDA is open to individuals, organisations or supportersof the Deaf Community.

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Your donations will help us in the running costs of producing the Newsletters whichare produced six times a year.

Cambridgeshire Deaf Association, Deaf Centre, 8 Romsey Terrace, Cambridge CB1 3NHFax:01223 411701 Voice:01223 246237 Email:- [email protected]

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