The third 10 week Introduction to British Sign Language Course has been completed by another happy group of Milford on Sea residents.
At the final course session in April, there were lots of smiles and people enjoying using their new found signing skills.
This and previous courses have been run for 10 weeks for two groups, one on Mondays, the other on Wednesdays, with around 25 local people attending.
The aim of the course was for attendees to be able to communicate more effectively with deaf, or hard of hearing people. This valuable and caring skill can enhance the lives of those you meet who are unable to hear the world around us.
New courses are due to start this September 2024 where you could learn these skills too.
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| Happy faces having completed the course |
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Introduction to British Sign Language Course
British Sign Language helps deaf people, or those hard of hearing, communicate with their silent world, and you can learn more about this amazing language here in Milford on Sea.
Just imagine the smiles if you could communicate with any deaf, or hard of hearing, people you meet.
The aim of the course is for you to be able to communicate more effectively with deaf, or hard of hearing people and to bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing world.
This valuable and caring skill can enhance the lives of those you meet who are unable to hear the world around us.
Introduction to British Sign Language Course
The course runs with two groups, one on Mondays, the other on Wednesdays. If you can't make your regular booked session, you can come to the other day in the week.
There will also be an opportunity to meet, chat and socialise with fellow course members.- Ten Week Course: Runs for one hour a week for 10 weeks.
- Cost: £115pp in advance for whole course.
- Venue: The Village Hall, Park Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QU.
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PS: If you own a business, or run an organisation or club: Private Courses can be organised on a date to suit you. Please just get in touch with Nancy.
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About Nancy
Nancy is a warm and friendly person with great communication skills, and she is also a qualified Enhanced DBS Lipspeaker for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
Her aim is to deliver deaf awareness in her home village of Milford on Sea and to promote and highlight us as leaders in this great new initiative.
Nancy has over 20 years' experience in Hotel Management where she completed her CIPD – HR Masters qualification. Her love for British Sign Language started in 2006 when she passed BSL L1. She did this to enable her to communicate with deaf guests that visited her hotel.
Based in Milford on Sea with partner Jon, they are huge ambassadors of the deaf world raising awareness with charity events and deaf socials. Nancy travels regularly to clients in Bristol, London, Fleet and beyond.
To find our more about Nancy, Please feel free to visit her website for further details, qualifications and testimonials: www.feelhear.co.uk
Nancy Weatherson
Deaf Communications Professional
Enhanced DBS Certificate holder | NRCPD Registered 213333
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Social Deaf Club
5pm to 8pm on the First Tuesday of Every Month in The Cave
This informal Social Deaf Club is a 'Pop-in' event for people that are hard of hearing, or not. Everyone is welcome to come and chat over a drink or Tapas.
Something people fortunate enough to have good hearing, might not realise is that social spaces are often tricky for deaf and hard of hearing people due to inconspicuous background noise.
Also, meeting other people that struggle with their hearing, or people who have some knowledge of British Sign Language, or simply meeting people who are happy to chat to deaf people, is not that easy.
The idea is simply to bring people together to socialise in a safe and comfortable environment.
Just drop in for drink and a chat. Pet dogs also welcome!
The evening is hosted by Nancy Weatherson. Nancy is a local resident, a Deaf Communications Professional, and founder of FeelHear. Nancy also runs British Sign Language courses in the village for Milford on Sea residents.
2 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH
01590 642195
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FeelHear
Nancy Weatherson
Deaf Communications Professional
Enhanced DBS Certificate holder | NRCPD Registered 213333
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