Deaf Cultural Centre News

Anniversary Celebration!

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:47 GMT

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Deaf Cultural Centre, BID Services has recruited the help of acclaimed deaf performer Ramesh Meyyappan, an impossibly funny, story-teller who will present the humourous this side up.

You won't want to miss this laugh-out-loud, hilarious performance, from a master storyteller who truly embodies his art. Ramesh is a constant delight.

This side up is about one man's battle between the urband sprawl of the city and his need to go back to his roots. He has a practical eye for spotting natural beauty and an unquenchable thirst to come a little closer to the world. Unfortunately, when he attempts to go back to nature, he neither has the skills or knowledge to make it happen. The result of which brings amusement to those who live around him. This side up creates a world of strong characters, a distinctive style and madcap humour set in a wonderfully visual narrative world.

Friday 12 October, 2012

7:30pm

Deaf Cultural Centre

Ladywood Road

Birmingham

B16 8SZ

Ticket Prices: £10

Not suitable for anyone under the age of 12

Contact Lisa Davies for further information or to obtain your ticket:

email: lisa.davies@bid.org.uk

tel: 0121 246 6100

textphone: 0121 246 6101

fax: 0121 246 6125

Download your copy of the event poster here:

DCC 5th Anniversary - October 2012 [Download PDF 386kb]

Watch the Euro 2012 LIVE at the DCC!

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:38:57 GMT

Throughout June and July

Soak up the atmosphere and cheer on your team with a pint and curry for just £5!

Licensed Bar

Watch the following matches at the Deaf Cultural Centre:

Monday 11th June, France v England, kick-off at 5pm

Thursday 14th June, Spain v Rep of Ireland, kick-off at 7:45pm

Friday 15th June, Sweden v England, kick-off at 7:45pm

Monday 18th June, Italy v Rep of Ireland, kick-off at 7:45pm

Tuesday 19th June, England v Ukraine, kick-off at 7:45pm

Sunday 1st July, FINAL, kick-off at 7:45pm

To book tickets, please contact Sam on 0121 450 5121 or email sam@signingtree.org.uk

Download a copy of the event poster:

Euro 2012 Live at the Signing Tree [Download PDF 367kb]

Terms & Conditions:

Tickets need to be booked and paid for in advance. Event may be cancelled without advance notice if numbers are low.

Macmillan & BID Deaf Cancer Support Group

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:29:39 GMT

Do you have a hearing loss and a cancer diagnosis?
Do you have a relative or look after someone with a hearing loss and cancer?

BID and Macmillan are holding their next meeting for the Cancer Support Group at the Deaf Cultural Centre.

Please come along on Thursday 17th May,
5pm-7pm

Ashton Room, Deaf Cultural Centre,
Ladywood Road,
Birmingham, B16 8SZ

Come along to meet other people who have similar experiences.
You can talk, get support and advice.
Sarah’s role is Macmillan BID Deaf Cancer Care Coordinator. She has 7 years experience of supporting deaf people. She has also been through cancer experiences with family members.

If you want to know more or to talk you can contact Sarah by phone, fax or email
Phone: 0121 246 6100
Textphone: 0121 246 6101
Fax: 0121 246 6125
Email: sarah.treadwell-baker@bid.org.uk

Dates for future meetings are as follows:

Thursday 14 June, 5pm - 7pm at the Deaf Cultural Centre
Thursday 19 July, 5pm - 7pm at the Deaf Cultural Centre
Thursday 23 August, 5pm - 7pm - venue to be confirmed

Macmillan & BID Deaf Cancer Support Group

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:46:02 GMT

• Do you have a hearing loss and a cancer diagnosis?
• Do you have a relative or look after someone with a hearing loss and cancer?

BID and Macmillan are holding a new Cancer Support Group at the Deaf Cultural Centre.

Please come along on Thursday 8th March,

5pm-7pm

Ashton Room, Deaf Cultural Centre,

Ladywood Road,

Birmingham, B16 8SZ

•   Come along to meet other people who have similar experiences.
•   You can talk, get support and advice.
•   Sarah’s role is Macmillan BID Deaf Cancer Care Coordinator. She has 7 years experience of supporting deaf people. She has also been through cancer experiences with family members.

If you want to know more or to talk you can contact Sarah by phone, fax or email
Phone: 0121 246 6100

Textphone: 0121 246 6101
Fax: 0121 246 6125

Email: sarah.treadwell-baker@bid.org.uk

* There will be future day time groups, please contact Sarah for more information

Macmillan BID Cancer Support Group

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:28:41 GMT

BID and Macmillan are holding a new Cancer Support Group at the Deaf Cultural Centre.

• Do you have a hearing loss and a cancer diagnosis?
• Do you have a relative or look after someone with a hearing loss and cancer?

BID and Macmillan are holding a new Cancer Support Group at the Deaf Cultural Centre. All welcome. Interpreters will be at the meeting.

The first meeting will be on
Tuesday 31st January, 10am till 12
Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ

•    Come along to meet other people who have similar experiences.
•    You can talk, get support and advice.
•    Sarah’s role is Macmillan BID Deaf Cancer Care Coordinator. She has 7 years’ experience of supporting deaf people. She has also been through cancer experiences with family members.

If you want to know more or to talk you can contact Sarah by phone, fax or email
Phone: 0121 246 6100
Textphone: 0121 246 6101
Fax: 0121 246 6125
Email: sarah.treadwell-baker@bid.org.uk

* If you would prefer an evening group please contact Sarah

New training opportunity in the Car Industry

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:58:52 GMT

Are you interested in a Career in the Car Industry?

If Yes, are you
· unemployed?
· deaf and aged 16 to 24 years old?

A new course is available to prepare you for employment, apprenticeships or further education in the car industry.

What will I learn?
You will receive expert teaching from industry experts, developing a wide range of skills including:
· Light vehicle maintenance and repair
· Basic auto electrics
· Vehicle repair
· Vehicle body finishing
· Tyre fitting and customer care

How many hours study?
3 hours per week for 4 days per week

What will I achieve?
· Level 1 Certificate or Diploma in Motor Vehicle Studies
· Level 1 or above English, Maths and ICT
· Employability Skills or Personal and Social Development
· Level 2 Health and Safety

Training will take place at the Motor Vehicle Centre, Digbeth,Birmingham. Travel expenses and a training allowance will be paid.

Closing date: 31st January 2012

For more information, contact Karen Young (BID Employment Coach) via email karen.young@bid.org.uk or text 07702941949.

Community Day Launch

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:53:31 GMT

Community Day

Birmingham Deaf Community Group is launching their very first 'Community Day' on Saturday 17th September at the Deaf Cultural Centre.

Community Days will be taking place once a month on Saturdays at the Deaf Cultural Centre from 11am until 9pm. This is an exciting initiative by the BDCG to encourage community members to meet at a central venue, catch up with old friends, make new friends and partake in various activities including games and sports such as including bingo, chess and pool.

We also have InteGreat Theatre who have kindly agreed to come in and deafoto who will be delivering a photography workshop.

There is something for everyone!

BDCG and the Deaf Cultural Centre will also be welcoming Llandudno Deaf Club who are making a special visit on the same day! We hope some of you will come and make them very welcome!

Doors open at 11am.

Various activities will start at different times throughout the day (see below):

12pm - 3pm: Bingo
From 12pm onwards: Chess

1pm - 4pm: Deafoto

3pm: Llandudno Deaf Club arrives and Buffet for everyone opens - yes, it is free this time!

6pm - 9pm: Activities for Young People

6:30pm - 8:30pm: InterGreat Theatre

Bar will be open from 1pm. On this occasion, the Community Day will close at 9pm but there are plans for Community Days in the future to remain open until late.

For further information about BDCG or Community Days, please get into touch with Sean Noone, Chairperson via the Deaf Cultural Centre on 0121 246 6100 (voice), 0121 246 6101 (textphone) or send an email to BDCG@gmx.com

Summer Waves!

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:24:39 GMT

Summer Waves!

Looking for something to do over the Summer?

Like making new friends and playing games?

Want to perform on stage at the Birmingham Library Theatre?

Words, Sigs & Vibes along with the Deaf Cultural Centre invites you to....

Summer Waves, a two week drama, fun and games project for young people aged 8 - 13 years old. Please note that this project is open to all Deaf and hearing young people.

When? 15th - 19th August & 22nd - 26th August, 2011

Time: 10am - 4pm

Where? Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham B16 8SZ

Cost: FREE!

Contact Angela Twigg for further information

Deaf Multicultural Family Fun Day

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:55:43 GMT

Deaf Multicultural Family Fun Day

Celebrate your culture with costumes, dance and music!

There will be creative workshops for children and adults (cupcake decoration and t-shirts)

Saturday 30th July, 2011

12pm - 8pm

Deaf Cultural Centre,

Ladywood Road, Birmingham B16 8SZ.

Adults: £10

Child: £5 (under 5 years old, FREE!)

Family: £20 (2 adults and 2 children).

To buy tickets, please contact Bhavana Mistry via bhavana.mistry@bid.org.uk

The attached poster can be downloaded: Deaf Multicultural Family Fun Day 2011 [Download PDF 1758kb]

This event is being organised by the Deaf Diversity Group, with support from Birmingham Deaf Community Group.

Gold Dust, a new play!

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:52:24 GMT

As part of the Deaf Cultural Centre's ongoing Deaf Arts Project, the appointed Arts Officer, Mary-Jayne Taylor, has been working with Deafinitely Theatre and Black Country Touring to bring an exciting and new deaf play to the West Midlands.

The new play by Deafinitely Theatre, which is written by Andrew Muir and direcred by founder, Paula Garfield, follows a number of inspirational workshops that Paula ran with local Deaf people throughout the West Midlands, visiting the local Clubs in Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall. Ideas and stories from these workshops have been developed and implemented into Gold Dust, which is being classed as a 'play for everyone'.

Description of Gold Dust:

An old man dies leaving behind a son who never really knew him, but as the son holds the ashes close to his heart, he begins to understand more about the man he called Dad. A funny and moving play about a father and son who found it difficult to communicate at the best of times, but when one is deaf and the other hearing, it made it almost impossible.

Gold Dust opens on Friday 15th July, 2011 at the Deaf Cultural Centre. There are 2 performances taking place on the same day, 1pm and again at 7:30pm. This show will be repeated on other dates at venues across the West Midlands.

The new play is accessible for both deaf and hearing audiences.

Tickets: £5/£3 concession for under 18s and OAPs.

To find out more or get your ticket, contact Mary-Jayne at:

Tel: 0121 246 6100

Textphone: 0121 246 6101

Fax: 0121 246 6181

Mobile/SMS: 07817 296703

Emaill: Mary-jayne.taylor@DeafCulturalCentre.com

Activities for Deaf Children & Young People!

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:18:21 GMT

Activities for Deaf Children and Young People

BID Services, with a number of partners, is running activities for Deaf children and young people via an innovative Deaf Sports Project for youngsters from 8 years old onwards, and a Deaf Playscheme for 8 - 14 year olds.

The Deaf Sports Project has been designed to promote sports and allow deaf children and young people to try different and new sports. This follows a series of consultations BID undertook last year with educational establishments and youth clubs/groups to find out about the kind of sports they wanted to try.

Deafness can exclude young people from accessing mainstream sport provision, and they become isolated as a result. The Deaf Sports Project has been designed to engage with young deaf people and empower them to experience and learn different and new sports.

An action packed programme of sporting activities, for all age groups (from 8 years onwards) have been planned for the forthcoming Summer in Birmingham. The attached programme includes dates for activities in June, which includes High Five and Volleyball. The programme will be changed regularly to reflect dates and activities. If you would like to be kept informed of any future events, please contact Alison Leach to be added to a mailing list.

Alongside this innovative project, BID Services will also be running the Birmingham Deaf Playscheme which is taking place during the first two weeks in August (Monday 1st August to Thursday 4 August and Monday 8 August to Thursday 11 August) and is for deaf children and young people from 8 - 14 years old. Participants will experience a range of activities including workshops, sports and trips. Places are given on a first come, first served basis.

To learn more about the Deaf Sports Project or Birmingham Deaf Playscheme, contact Alison Leach on 0121 246 6100, or email alison.leach@bid.org.uk

Deaf Sports Project Poster-June 2011 [Download PDF 477kb]

Birmingham Deaf Playscheme-Summer 2011 [Download PDF 446kb]

The Community Hub - 2nd issue

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:23:13 GMT

The Community Hub is the Deaf Cultural Centre's newsletter.

The 2nd issue (Spring 2011) includes information about the Deaf Cultural Centre and other news happening in the community.

Click on the below link to download the 2nd issue!

The Community Hub-issue 2 [Download PDF 584kb]

Deaf Sports Project

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:55:39 GMT

BID Services, with funding and support from StreetGames, has created a new opportunity for young deaf people to take part in organised sport.

This follows a series of consultations BID undertook last year with educational establishments and youth clubs/groups to find out about the kind of sports they wanted to try.

Deafness and hearing impairment can exclude young people from accessing mainstream sport provision, and they become isolated as a result. The new Deaf Sports Project has been designed to engage with young deaf people and empower them to experience and learn different and new sports never before tried.

An action packed programme of sporting activities, for all age groups (from 8 to 25 years old) have been planned for February 2011 to June 2011. They will take place at either 1 of 2 venues, Deaf Cultural Centre and the National Indoor Arena (NIA) in the Community Hall.

The attached programme includes dates for activities in February, which includes uni-hoc and vigor boarding. The programme will be changed every month to reflect dates and activities until the project finishes in July 2011.
Deaf Sports Project-February 2011 Programme [Download PDF 717kb]

To learn more about the Sports Project or to get in touch, please contact Alison Leach on 0121 246 6100, or email alison.leach@bid.org.uk

RAZZLE DAZZLE Deaf Variety Show!

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:33:05 GMT

If you enjoyed the last Deaf Variety Show then don't miss this one!

The evening show features a number of amazing Deaf performers with unique talents including BSL Poet Richard Carter, drama and singing troupe InteGreat Theatre, dance and signsong performer Riccardo, signsong performer Rebecca Anne Withey and Deaf comedian John Smith!

Saturday 11th December 2010

Deaf Cultural Centre,

Ladywood Road,

Birmingham

B16 8SZ

Doors open: 7pm

Performances start 7:30pm

Tickets: £12

Contact Lisa Davies for details or to get your tickets: lisa.davies@bid.org.uk

The afternoon show for the younger audience will feature 4 of the Deaf performers including Richard Carter, InteGreat Theatre, Rebecca Anne Withey and John Smith.

Afternoon/Matinee Performance

Doors open: 2:30pm

Performances start 3pm

Tickets: £6

Contact Lisa Davies for details or to get your tickets: lisa.davies@bid.org.uk

DVS Poster [Download PDF 231kb]

DVS Poster Afternoon Show [Download PDF 467kb]

Deaf Health workshop

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:55:10 GMT

BID Services, in partnership with Sign Health, will be holding a Deaf Health workshop on Wednesday 27th October, 11am, 4pm and 5pm at the Deaf Cultural Centre.

The aim of this workshop is to raise awareness on the online interpreting service and to encourage people to register on the online survey.

Click below link to download further information/poster:

Deaf Health Poster [Download PDF 526kb]

BID Services promotes Legacy Giving

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:58:15 GMT

As part of a developing Legacy campaign BID recently took part in an awareness campaign to promote the benefits of leaving a gift in a will as part of ‘Remember a Charity’ Week.

The week was set up by the consortium ‘Remember a Charity’ of which BID Services is a member, to promote legacy giving. The regional campaign was part of a larger national campaign that included a section within the Daily Telegraph, and aimed to promote how valuable legacies can be and how much they can support the work of any charity.

Legacies can make a big difference to an organisation and can help organisations to continue to support its service users as well as supporting the development of new services.

BID like many other charities need donations to continue its good work and leaving a gift in a will is just one way that someone can donate.

If you require any further information concerning legacies then please contact Terry Yarnall at BID Services.

Click here to download our brand new newsletter!

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:07:29 GMT

The Community Hub is the Deaf Cultural Centre's brand new newsletter.

Each issue will include information about the Deaf Cultural Centre and other news happening in the community.

The first issue - which was launched in August 2010 - is a one off print and future issues will be distributed via email and PDF versions will be available to download from this website.

Click here to find out more and download the first issue!

Deaf Cultural Centre is now on Facebook!

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:10:11 GMT

The Deaf Cultural Centre is now on Facebook.

Click on the below icon to be taken to the relevant page - don't forget to become a fan and be regularly updated!

Job Vacancies: Play Leader & Workers

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:33:47 GMT

The Deaf Cultural Centre will run a play scheme during the school holidays for deaf children living in the Birmingham area aged 8 to 13 years old. This will take place during 16th August 2010 – 27th August 2010 ( 2weeks)

We are seeking to recruit a Play scheme Leader & Play workers for the play scheme.

Play leader - £7.69 per hour
Play workers - £6.50 per hour
Volunteers also required

Casual contract (As and when required)

The Play Leader will be responsible for running the scheme daily and the Play workers will assist by promoting a high quality, child-centred play service within a safe and secure environment. The successful candidates must have excellent BSL skills and should have a recognised qualification in child care, play work or youth work (e.g. NNEB) and a First Aid qualification if desirable.

Applications from Deaf people are particularly welcome.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th August
Interviews: Friday 6th August

Applicants will be called on Thursday if successful at the interview stage

Please download the Job Description, Person Specification and an application pack from this page or alternatively, you can contact us to request one:

Voice: 0121 246 6100

Text Phone: 0121 246 6101

Fax: 0121 246 6189

Click here to send an email

Playleader JDPS July 2010 [Download DOC 249kb]

Playworker JDPS July 2010 [Download DOC 237kb]

AP9a LETTER WITH APP PACK DCC [Download DOC 30kb]

AP12 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM DCC [Download DOC 314kb]

AP10 GUIDANCE NOTES [Download DOC 536kb]

All posts are subject to CRB Disclosures.

The Deaf Cultural Centre serves a diverse community and we seek to develop a workforce which reflects this.

New Sports Project coming to the DCC!

lisa.davies@bid.org.uk (Lisa Davies) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:29:57 GMT

BID Services is working with StreetGames to create new opportunities for young deaf people to take part in organised sport. StreetGames is a national agency that works to develop sporting opportunities for young people aged 8 to 19, usually those who live in disadvantaged areas and who are currently experiencing one or more disabilities.

Deafness and hearing impairment can be very isolating and project is set to engage with young deaf people and empower them to access sport on their own terms and when relevant, to assimilate with mainstream sport provision.

To support the initiative, BID Services undertook a series of consultations within educational establishments and youth groups to find out what sports are the most popular. Our findings revealed that young deaf people are interested in a wide range of sports including go-carting, dodgeball, trampoline, cycling, football, gym and ice-skating.

The programme will provide opportunities to create new partnership models with other sports providers and to create links with mainstream youth sport provision.

An open evening to discuss the project, along with the first taster session starts on Tuesday, 27th July, 2010, at 6:00m at the Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood and young deaf people between the ages of 8-19 are welcome to attend.

To learn more about the Sports Project or to get in touch, please contact Jen Hodgkinson or Tim Scannell on 0121 246 6100, or email tim.scannell@bid.org.uk