Events

DEAF 'R' US
A new weekly baby, toddler and parent group is now held at Deaf Action's Head Office each Thursday from 11.00am - 3.00pm. All welcome.

SCOTTISH DEAF HISTORY
The Scottish Council on Deafness is hosting an Open Meeting on Scottish Deaf History in Glasgow on Saturday 19 April, 11am - 3pm, at Deaf Connections in Glasgow. John and Gordon Hay of the British Deaf History Society will be in attendance. The meeting is open to anyone and everyone with an interest in Deaf History. Tea and coffee will be provided. Contact SCoD for further details.

DEAF AWARENESS WEEK
Deaf Action will be one of the many organisations promoting services for deaf people at information days during deaf awareness week 2008. The events, held on Wednesday 7th May at Musselburgh Racecourse and Friday 9th May at St Mary's Cathedral Hall, Edinburgh, will provide information on equipment, lip-reading, tinnitus, guidance & support, hearing aids, learning opportunities and much more. The events are free and open from 10am - 4pm. Refreshments will be provided.

BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND DEAFNESS
The BSMHD's Annual Conference - Developing Professional Mental Health Services for Deaf People - will be held in Edinburgh on 16th & 17th May at the Thistle Hotel, 107 St James Centre. This two-day multi-disciplinary conference is for all mental health professionals and those in allied professions who work with deaf people. Lilian Lawson OBE, Chief Executive of SCoD will Chair the Conference.

DeaF.A. CUP
Doncaster College for the Deaf has organised a 5-a-side football tournament for men and women on Saturday 17th May. Entrance fee is £50 per team with a maximum of 7 players. There will be T-shirts for everyone involved, a trophy and prizes to win! Food will be available on the day and the F.A. cup final will be shown on a large screen in the bar in the evening. Contact Laura on lormandy@ddt-deaf.org.uk or july_meadow@hotmail.com, fax 01302 361 808 for further details.

IT'S A KNOCKOUT!
Looking for a fun-filled afternoon for all your friends and family? Contact Doncaster College for the Deaf and take part in It's a Knockout on Sunday 18th May. Each team should consist of 10 people and costs £50 per team to enter. A free full english breakfast will be available for each team at 11am, with T-shirts, prizes and medals for everyone. Event start at 1pm. Contact Laura on lormandy@ddt-deaf.org.uk or july_meadow@hotmail.com, fax 01302 361 808 for further details.

CAPTIONING EDINBURGH
Artlink has exclusive offers in May when you book for captioned performances in Edinburgh theatres this spring by quoting "Artlink captioning offer". If you need assistance getting to the theatre Artlink may be able to help. Contact Mairi Taylor on 0131 229 3555 or email mairi@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

MOUNTAIN-BIKING
Deaf Action's NHS Project has organised a mountain-bike event led by Crawford Carrick-Anderson (Crawfy) at Glentress Forest near Peebles on Sunday 27th April. The event is FREE and riders should arrive at Glentress no later than 10am and meet at the Hub Shop near the car park on the left. Riders should have some experience of mountainbike trails and be over 17 years old. There are only 10 places so book early to avoid disappointment. For further information and to book your place contact kaz.langlands@deafaction.org or sms 07775620757.