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Celebrate International Sign Language Day by coming to learn with MDC

26 September 2024

2​6th September 2024 Hello! "This week on Monday was International Sign Language Day, let’s celebrate! I would like to talk about the BSL team of teachers at Manchester Deaf Centre, they have been very busy this week because so many classes have started. Five classes for Level 1, three

Training and education

F​ree introduction to BSL course in November now open for bookings

24 September 2024

2​4th September 2024 This course is purely for fun and our informal sessions will cover sign vocabulary related to everyday life, including: family, friends, days of the week, numbers, meeting people and greetings. Great for people who are looking for a taster without committing to a fully

Training and education

Welcome to the Trustee Board

28 August 2024

A​ugust 2024 We're thrilled to welcome fantastic new trustees to our Board! Their expertise and dedication are already making a difference and will continue to enhance our work. Check out this link to find out more about our trustees Manchester Deaf Centre - MDC Trustees . We have a couple

Involvement & decision-makingMDC Governance & OrganisationVolunteering

September events for Children and Young People

17 August 2024

A​ugust 2024 MDC’s Children and Young People’s Service helps deaf children and young people to grow friendships, skills and confidence for a bright future ahead. What’s on in September 2024 Saturday 7th September Sign and Play, BSL Storytelling at Manchester Central Library, M2 5PD,

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Youth Club and DAVE Project Deaf Sports Role Models event report and September 2024 events

17 August 2024

A​ugust 2024 S​ports role models event report What was this event? On the night of the England–Netherlands Euros game (but luckily not at the same time!) CYPS hosted an event in Manchester Deaf Centre’s Teddy Webb Hall to introduce d/Deaf young people aged 12–24 to sports role models from the

Under 25'ssport

Thursday Wellbeing Group, September Activities

17 August 2024

A​ugust 2024 Our weekly Wellbeing Group meets every Thursday with a varied programme of activities. What’s On in September Thursday 5 th September Coffee Afternoon. Drop in any time from 1pm to 3.30pm. At Manchester Deaf Centre. Free tea/coffee and biscuits. Thursday 12 th September

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100% pass rate for our Level 1 and Level 2 BSL students so far

17 August 2024

A​ugust 2024 Huge congratulations to our students who took Signature Level 1 and Level 2 exams with us in 2023–2024. In total 69 students took their Level 1 exams and 30 students took Level 2 exams. They all worked really hard to achieve their qualifications. At the time of writing, we have

Training and education

Deaf-accessible Driving Theory courses

17 August 2024

A​ugust 2024 We are thrilled to share the progress of our current students who are attending our Driving Theory course. They have been practising and learning driving theory in preparation for their exams. This journey has been made accessible with the support of a qualified driving instructor

Over 25'sTraining and education

Pre-employment skills course

17 August 2024

A​ugust 2024 MDC is working in partnership with the organisation Breakthrough UK to deliver a deaf-accessible pre-employment skills course, starting in September. The course is available to people aged 18 or over who live in Manchester, Salford, Stockport or Trafford. The course is 6-hours

Employment and EnterpriseOver 25'sTraining and educationUnder 25's

Free deaf-accessible skills training courses for work in the fitness industry

17 August 2024

A​ugust 2024 Are you D/deaf, deafened or hard of hearing? Are you interested in work in the fitness industry as a gym instructor, personal trainer or a filmmaker? Would you like to remove barriers so that all deaf people can access sports and leisure facilities? We are sharing this

Employment and EnterpriseOver 25'sTraining and educationUnder 25'sWellbeing and health

Upgrades to our excellent rooms for hire for meetings, events and socials

17 August 2024

A​ugust 2024 Regular visitors may have spotted our ongoing building upgrades, made possible by the Manchester Deaf Social Club. They've been busy replacing equipment, painting, decorating, and adding new furnishings to create a more welcoming space for our community. Did you know you can hire

Volunteering

Summer social and AGM report

17 August 2024

A​ugust 2024 Thanks to everyone who joined us for our summer social event and AGM on 6th July and made it such a special day! S​ummer social The weather didn’t always play ball this year but we still had a great day which was full of socialising and fun. Activities included market stalls, a

MDC Governance & OrganisationSocialisingUnder 25's

BSL pre level 3 course now open for booking

8 July 2024

8​th July 2024 I​f you are interested in doing Manchester Deaf Centre's BSL level 3 next January, then why not book on this course? Our pre level 3 course has been designed specifically by our BSL Lead to ready learners for their journey onto the Signature accredited BSL level 3 course. The pre

BSL InterpretingTraining and education

2023-2024 Manchester Deaf Centre Accounts

4 July 2024

P​lease use the following link to download the PDF. final_draft__the_manchester_deaf_centre_cio_accounts_2023-24.pdf

6th June Wellbeing Group

6 June 2024

This week we visited the John Rylands Library and Research Centre. Really good demonstration of printing press and we could take pictures we made home. Beautiful, interesting building. Hopefully improve Deaf accessibility in future. Want to join our Wellbeing group? Email:

5th June Walking Wednesday

5 June 2024

Alexandra Park in Oldham This week we went to Alexandra Park in Oldham. Sunshine, showers, lovely gentle exercise and chat with Deaf friends. Beautiful flowers and trees, lots of fresh air, and good food. Want to join our Walking Wednesdays? Email: waite@manchesterdeafcentre.com

June Walking Wednesdays

31 May 2024

Only 2 walking group dates in June due to staff availibility... 5th June - Daisy Nook Country Park 19th June - Stamford Park Want to join our Walking Wednesdays? Email: waite@manchesterdeafcentre.com

June 2024 Wellbeing Activities

31 May 2024

It's almost June already! Where's the summer weather? We have four activities planned for the Wellbeing group starting next week... Thursday 6th June - Visit to John Rylands library. Thursday 13th June - Frisbee Golf at Longford Park *** this activity is fully booked*** Thursday 20th June - Coffee

Walking Wednesdays at Buile Hill Park

30 May 2024

This week the Walking Wednesday group visited Buile Hill park in Salford. This week we went to Buile Hill park in Salford. Lovely walk in nature with Deaf friends, warm and dry weather. Learning to identify trees and plants and discovering old-fashioned medicine in the hedgerows. Want to join

Open Day and AGM 6th July 2024

23 May 2024

Save the Date! Saturday 6th July 11am–4pm published M​ay 2024 Manchester Deaf Centre is proud to be hosting an Open Day and our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 6th July. From 11am–2.30pm we will have fun activities for children, BBQ food, tea & cakes, and market stalls to browse.

British Deaf Association conference 2024

22 May 2024

M​ay 2024 Manchester Deaf Centre staff were very proud to attend the 2024 British Deaf Association conference at the Hilton in Manchester this April. The conference title was “Early Years: the benefits of introducing Sign Language to deaf children” and MDC staff from both the Children and

Training and educationUnder 25's

BSL Fest 2024, Manchester

21 May 2024

M​ay 2024 April was a very exciting month for us. The British Sign Language festival took place in Manchester between the 22nd and 28th of April. It was timed to coincide with the annual British Deaf Association (BDA) conference, which was held in Manchester this year. The festival had

Over 25'sSocialisingThe artsUnder 25'sVolunteeringWellbeing

Room hire at Manchester Deaf Centre

20 May 2024

M​ay 2024 Did you know that you can hire space at MDC? By booking with us, as well as getting a great room you are directly supporting our charity, as all proceeds are used towards the running of our centre and the services that we provide from it. We have different rooms available for hire

FundraisingSocialisingTraining and education

Volunteer recruitment day at Manchester Deaf Centre 

20 May 2024

M​ay 2024 Are you able to use BSL and interested in volunteering for Manchester Deaf Centre? Why not come along to our volunteer recruitment event? When: Tuesday 18 th June Time: 10am to 12pm Where: at Manchester Deaf Centre What will happen at the event? You will be able to look around

Involvement & decision-makingVolunteering

Children and Young People’s Service update

20 May 2024

M​ay 2024 The Children and Young People's Service (CYPS) offers a range of events and activities for d/Deaf children and their families both at Manchester Deaf Centre and at venues around Greater Manchester. We help our members to have fun, make friends and develop essential life skills along the

Under 25's

Update on our free BSL courses

20 May 2024

M​ay 2024 This year MDC worked with Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES) to deliver a programme of free Introduction to BSL courses. Aimed at beginner level, the courses have improved access to BSL lessons for people who have a connection to deafness themselves, for example hearing people

Over 25'sTraining and educationUnder 25's

New free introduction to BSL course added

14 May 2024

Page last updated Tuesday 14th May. New course added. Application portal now open. This will be our final free course on our 2023-2024 programme. This year we have received funding from Manchester Adult Education Service to deliver a programme of free BSL courses. These courses are all

Training and education

Call for Volunteers!

9 April 2024

W​e're having a Volunteers Recruitment Day here at Manchester Deaf Centre on 18th June 10am–12pm. T​o register please email jamesstables@manchesterdeafcentre.com

Volunteering

Employability / Job Club reminder

2 April 2024

A​ gentle reminder that the drop-in Job Club on Tuesdays has been replaced with 1:1 appointments. I​f you'd like an appointment with one of our advisors, please contact waite@manchesterdeafcentre.com Alternatively, you can contact an advisor directly: D​ipti is available Mondays, Wednesdays and

Employment and Enterprise

April Wellbeing Activities

26 March 2024

H​ere is our list of planned activities for April. A​ll activities, meet here at Manchester Deaf Centre 10am - 2pm. T​hursday 4th C​offee Morning with free tea, coffee and biscuits. ​Thursday 11th E​ssential Oils workshop - lovely fragrance treatments T​hursday 18th S​ignHealth Workshop - more

ActivitiesSocialisingWellbeingWellbeing and health

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