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Do you want to feel safe? 6 Tips – You need to know
1. Brighter surrounding Outdoor lights with motion sensors/nightlights It would help you know if something outside is moving. Also, keep low lights on, such as nightlights, to feel safer and be able to see in the dark. 2. Security system CCTV or smart Doorbell Ring...
LIST of upcoming workshops
BSL Lipreading - 5 weeks Wed 10 Jan, 7-8pm, Strutts Centre, Belper DE56 1UU Coffee Morning Thur 11 Jan, 10.30-12.30, Strutts Centre, Belper DE56 1UU Recycled Cards workshop Thur 18 Jan, 10-4pm, Swadlincote Fire Station DE11 0AE Sexual Pain and Sexual Pleasure Thur 18...
Deaf Gals Arty Party – only 3 workshops left!
How To Get Into Writing Thur 8th Feb / 6.30-8.30pm / Zoom - Online Simone Margett, Writer, Tips on how to get into creative writing, there are a few tips that can help you organise your ideas and make your story more engaging. > Book here < Embroidery On...
Newsletter is out! October 2023
Please download the full colourful newsletter here: A4 newsletters - full colour A4 newsletter - Black/Yellow (Vision loss accessibility)
Workshops coming up
We hope you had a fantastic summer holiday whether it was raining or sunshine. As we gear up for the next season, we have some exciting new workshops coming your way. Get ready to open up the conversation with our upcoming 'Let's Talk About Sex!' workshop. And if...
We made it! Around Carsington Water
In total, we walked 12km (just under 8 miles) around the Carsington Severn Trent Water together at a very steady pace. Our group enjoyed mixing, chatting, and signing with other deaf and hard-of-hearing ladies. We would also like to thank the BSL interpreter Jill H...
Did you know? We have a private Deaf-initely Women’s Community Support group
Did you know? We have a private Deaf-initely Women's Community Support group. It's a safe space where you can share, comment, and drop any ideas you'd like to share for future workshops. We encourage you to join the group and be a part of this amazing community! In...
Staff training day
We have staff training days every three months to improve our knowledge or skills that can benefit women who are deaf, deafblind, or hard-of-hearing. Our speaker was Claire Warner, Senior Public Equality and Diversity Manager, NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care...
Let’s Celebrate Deaf Women Together!
Let's Celebrate Deaf Women Together! 9th March 2024 The Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill Save the date!