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Do you want to feel safe? 6 Tips – You need to know

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...

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LIST of upcoming workshops

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...

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Deaf Gals Arty Party – only 3 workshops left!

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...

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Workshops coming up

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...

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We made it! Around Carsington Water

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...

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Staff training day

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...

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🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that we've been nominated for the Women's Awards East Midland! 🏆 Teresa Waldron is up for the Outstanding Female Disability Awareness Champion Award, and Rachel Shaw is in the running for the Art, Media & Music Award. Huge thanks to everyone for your incredible support! 🙌 @TheWomensAwards @emwawards #WomenInAwards #EastMidland #CelebratingWomen #deafinitelywomen ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨Our upcoming workshop🚨---⭐️ Self - Defence 🗓️ Wednesday 27th March 2024⏰ 10.30am - 1.30 pm📍 Nottingham, NG7 5GZ---Book your space at: shorturl.at/ryzNX ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s time to celebrate diversity in art at the Deaf Gals Arty Party!A Deaf Gals Arty Party brings together deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing women to explore arts and crafts. Thank you to the Arts Council for funding this initiative that provides deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing artists with free workshops to share their skills and talents.Deaf women can embrace their identities as deaf artists or simply learn something new at the Deaf Gals Arty Party.See our video for a captivating showcase of artwork that all deaf women did! Or visit our website.All workshops included British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters and captions. #deafinitelywomen #artyparty Arts Council England zurl.co/PZdT ... See MoreSee Less
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PRESS RELEASEDeaf-initely Women CEO Teresa Waldron proudly accepts an invitation from the British Deaf Association (BDA) to meet with the Minister for Disabled People, Mims Davies, MP, and other MPs and peers on 18th March 2024. www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/deaf-initely-women-ceo-teresa-waldron-proudly-accepts-an-invitation-f... BBC Radio Derby Derbyshire Live Derby News Derbyshire Times Nottingham Local News Community Action Derby BBC Radio Nottingham Nottinghamshire Live #deafinitelywomen #pressrelease #journorequest #prrequest #bloggerrequest #helpareporter ... See MoreSee Less
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