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| The Countess of Wessex visits the Deafness Resource Centre Nov 09 | |
HRH the Countess of Wesex met staff, members, students and committee members, when she visited us on 19th November to Launch our 80 Years Deaf History Book and DVD |
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Her Royal Highness was introduced to Chair, Mr Ernie Clark... |
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...and meeting individuals involved with the Centre (here with Peter Harvey, Treasurer) |
| Tutor, Gary L Taylor, helped her out with some more signing... |  |
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...before she was invited to unveil a plaque to commemorate her visit... |
| ...and enjoy a performance of sign and sing "Any Dream Will Do", by Year 6 pupils from St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School... |  |
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...before finally thanking us for the invitation and wishing us well for the next 80 years. |
| History Book and DVD Launched | |
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Special Offer...Buy the Book and DVD for just £8.00 (usual price £5.00 each) |
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| Find out more about the 80 year history of the St Helens D/deaf Community, in our new book and DVD (funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund) Please contact us today for details on how to buy your copies. | |
| October 2009 Newsletter | |
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| 81st Annual General Meeting | |
Thanks to everyone who attended the 81st AGM of the St Helens & District Society for Deaf People in October. Special thanks to the Mayor, Cllr Terry Shields, who chaired the meeting and said some very kind and positive words at the end of the meeting. |
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| Deaf Awareness Week 2009 | |
Friday 8th May 2009, Church Square, St Helens |
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Saints mascot Boots led the Sign and Sing to " Any Dream Will Do" |
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| Charity Incorporates, April 2009 | |
St Helens & District Society for Deaf People will be closing on 31st March 2009. However, don't panic!!! ... We are changing our name and legal status on 1st April 2009. From then on, we will be called Deafness Resource Centre Limited , with a new Charity number (1128148) and also a Company Limited by Guarantee Number (6807282). All services, contact details, and aims of the charity will stay the same. Clients will see no difference other than the name. By incorporating a charity, it makes it more secure for the future, as we wish to continue for another 80 years and beyond! |
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| Winter 2008 Newsletter Out Now!! | |
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| Breakdancing Sessions for Young Deaf | |
Working with the U C Crew and St Helens Deaf Youth Group Please click here for more information. If you have problems opening the document, contact Kate Boddy at the Deafness Resource Centre. |
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| Cracking Christmas for Kids! Dec 08 | |
Fun was had by all at our
Children’s Christmas Party. A surprise visitor—Father Christmas dropped in to hand out presents, much to the children’s delight! We would like to thank NDCS for funding this event. If you would like to know more about childrens activities in your area, please check our website or contact Kate Boddy. |
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| Surprise Visit from Boots! Dec 08 | |
| The Deaf Club got a surprise visit from Saints mascot Boots to wish them a Merry Christmas | |
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Boots poses with some of the staff team and Deaf Club (left and below) |
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| 80th Anniversary Week Oct 08 | |
And What a Week it Was!! Over 180 people attended various events at the Deafness Resource Centre during the Celebration Week 6th-12th October 2008 to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Charity. With Grants from Awards for All and St Helens Council, and working with St Helens College, the week was very special indeed. And here are some photos to prove it!... |
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The staff team - before the fun began! |
Freda and Aaron cutting the celebration cake, with Trustees, the Mayor and Helen Fitzgerald, Chief Officer. |
The completed "Deaf History" Graffiti Artwork, created by Zap and older deaf clients. |
The completed "Deaf Futures" Graffiti Artwork, created by Zap and young deaf clients. |
Looking towards the altar at the Chapel's beautiful Flower and Craft Festival, created by the many groups of the Centre. |
Paul Whittaker OBE, wowing his audience with song, sign, rhythm and performance. |
Paul Whittaker and some of the DRC staff (left to right: Helen, Katy, Paul, Kate, Evonne, Angela). |
St Helens Colege performing arts students posing with teh Mayor following their great performance. |
Common Ground performed a beautiful dance with sign and music (and right). |
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