Regular readers may be aware of the Deaf Club held the First Tuesday of Every Month from 5pm to 8pm in The Cave. Well, the word has spread and people have been attending from across the New Forest, the informal social gathering is now to be renamed The New Forest Social Deaf Club.
This concept was originally founded in February 2024 as a direct result of FeelHear’s first 10 week Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) Course in Milford on Sea village.
Organiser Nancy explains: "When our first Introduction to BSL Course completed in December 2023 the delegates asked ‘what’s next? It was decided that we needed a comfortable, safe space for them to practise their new found signing skills in a social environment. There was also the opportunity to invite others who were deaf, hard of hearing, or simply interested in the deaf world. My aim has always been to bridge the gap between the deaf and the hearing world, and what better way to do this than to bring everyone together over a cheeky drink in a posh wine bar! - The Social Deaf Club was born.”
Hard of hearing, or not, everyone is welcome.
Upcoming New Forest Social Deaf Club dates this year:Drop in anytime from 5pm to 8pm.
The Cave
- Tuesday 2nd July 2024
- Tuesday 6th August 2024
- Tuesday 3rd September 2024
- Tuesday 1st October 2024
- Tuesday 5th November 2024
- Tuesday 3rd December 2024
To read more about the Social Deaf Club, please click here.
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2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642195
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FeelHear & New Forest Social Deaf Club
Nancy Weatherson
Deaf Communications Professional
Enhanced DBS Certificate holder | NRCPD Registered 213333
To find out more about Nancy, please click here.
To view some Signed Songs: www.youtube.com/@nancyweatherson2083
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