Manchester Deaf Centre

September events for Children and Young People

17 August 2024

August 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,

Thursday Wellbeing Group, September Activities

17 August 2024

August 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

Summer social and AGM report

17 August 2024

August 2024 Thanks to everyone who joined us for our summer social event and AGM on 6th July and made it such a special day! Summer 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

BSL Fest 2024, Manchester

21 May 2024

May 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

Room hire at Manchester Deaf Centre

20 May 2024

May 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

April Wellbeing Activities

26 March 2024

Here is our list of planned activities for April. All activities, meet here at Manchester Deaf Centre 10am - 2pm. Thursday 4th Coffee Morning with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Thursday 11th Essential Oils workshop - lovely fragrance treatments Thursday 18th SignHealth Workshop - more

April Walking Wednesdays

22 March 2024

Due to the Easter school holidays and the half-term break, we're going to be pausing Walking Wednesdays through April. Don't worry though, we'll be restarting in May, ready to welcome you to a new season of Spring walking activities!

New children and young people group times

9 February 2024

In response to feedback, we have made some changes to the times for our groups for children and young people. Our groups will now take place as follows (from February 2024): Sign and Play Group (0–5 yrs and family members) Saturdays every two weeks 10am to 12 midday Upcoming dates: 17 February, 2

Wednesday Walking Group

9 February 2024

Our friendly walking group meets every week on Wednesday. It’s a great time of year to be getting outdoors as the signs of spring are starting to appear. Every week we meet at Manchester Deaf Centre at 10am and finish about 2pm. We provide lunch up to the value of £5 per person. The walking group

Manchester British Sign Language Fest, 22 to 28 April 2024

9 February 2024

Manchester Deaf Centre has been working with BSL Celebration to create the third annual BSL Fest: a fantastic week of events and entertainment in Manchester. The festival will run alongside the annual British Deaf Association (BDA) conference, which is taking place in Manchester this year. This

Wellbeing activities for December

20 November 2023

The following Wellbeing Group activities are planned for December 2023: Wednesday 6 December: Coffee morning 10.30am to 2pm. Free tea, coffee, and biscuits. Thursday 7 December: Xmas Craft Activities. Meet 10am at MDC. Wednesday 13 December: Coffee morning 10.30am to 2pm. Free tea, coffee, and

Deaf football for fun

20 November 2023

Are you deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing? Are you interested in playing football together with other deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people? If so then get in touch. Sessions will be fun. There will be no pressure to be competitive. Everyone welcome, whatever your level. It will be free to

Scarily good MDC Halloween party

20 November 2023

The Manchester Deaf Social Club certainly knows how to throw a good party. These were the scenes at their Halloween party at the end of October. The atmosphere was fantastic. Many people wore fabulous costumes, the room was decorated to the nines, there were Halloween activities and lots of good

Christmas parties for Children, Young People and their families

20 November 2023

Manchester Deaf Centre's Children and Young People’s Service will be holding two Christmas parties: Sign and Play Group party - change of date: Now Friday 15 th December, 10am to 12pm at Manchester Deaf Centre. (Please note it is no longer taking place on the Wednesday) Kids Club and Youth

Manchester Deaf Ball weekend of activities

15 November 2023

A big thank you to the organisers who are raising money for MDC through these events: Friday 24th November Quiz night with a deaf quiz master and Cheese & Wine, followed by Deaf pub till late. Where: Riley’s Bar at Manchester Deaf Centre. Time: Doors open 5pm Cost: £3 per person - or £10 for

The DEN project is back

24 July 2023

We have received funding to restart our Deaf Ex-Offenders group (known as the DEN). The group is open to all people aged 18 or over who are D/deaf and: are at risk of re-offending, have had contact with the criminal justice system, or who were formerly in prison or on probation. The group

Update on Sign and Play sessions

24 July 2023

The group will now meet every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm, except for the last Wednesday in the month, when there will be no group. Upcoming dates in August are: 2 nd August 9 th August 16 th August 23 rd August Who is the group for? It’s for babies, toddlers, and children aged 0–5,

Wellbeing Group news

17 May 2023

Check out what our Wellbeing Group has been up to recently. Over the past month: We visited Sugden Sports Centre to play badminton . Everyone thoroughly enjoyed playing the sport and we are considering planning another visit for later in the year. We had a celebration for the King’s coronation

Manchester Deaf Social Group Coronation Party

17 May 2023

Our Deaf Social Group hosted a huge party at MDC on 15 May to celebrate the King’s coronation. The hall and Riley’s bar were both decorated and there was a feast of food for everyone to enjoy. Party activities included coronation-themed arts and crafts, bingo, a raffle and lucky balls (a bit like a

Youth Club for 12–16s, every 2 weeks on Thursdays 6pm to 8pm

17 May 2023

Youth Club is a group for 12–16-year-olds. It is an opportunity for young people to meet each other to socialise, make friends and to take part in activities through which they can learn life skills associated with day-to-day living. We will set up a variety of workshops that include presentations

Kids Club for 6–11s, every 2 weeks on Thursdays 6pm to 8pm

17 May 2023

Kids Club is a fortnightly group aimed at children aged 6 to 11 years old. Hearing siblings and CODAs (Children of Deaf Adults) are welcome too. Kids Club will provide various activities based on social and life skills. These will include trips outside MDC – for example to theme parks, national

Sign and Play Group for 0–5s, every Wednesday 10am to 12pm

17 May 2023

The group now meets every Wednesday, except for the last Wednesday in every month, when there is no group. On Wednesdays starting from 17 May 2023, weekly from 10am until 12pm, at Manchester Deaf Centre except for the last Wednesday of every month, when there is no group This play group is

Wellbeing Coffee Mornings move to Thursdays

6 March 2023

Our Wednesday Wellbeing Coffee Mornings have now changed to Thursday mornings. Time: 9am to 2pm Next dates: 30 March, 13 April, 27 April, 11 May, 25 May All welcome! Free tea, coffee and biscuits. 1 – For more information, email: waite@manchesterdeafcentre.com

‘Cosy Christmas’ event at Riley's Bar, Friday 16th December

11 December 2022

Come and join us in Riley's Bar for a festive evening of food and fun, including a Christmas hat competition and a gingerbread house competition. Everybody welcome! Date: Friday 16th December 2022 Time: 7pm onwards Where: Riley's Bar at Manchester Deaf Centre Tickets: £10 – hot buffet food and

Free BSL-led tour of art exhibition at HOME, Saturday 21st January

11 December 2022

Why not beat the winter blues by going to see an art exhibition? Our friends at Manchester’s HOME theatre, art gallery and cinema have a programme of accessible events: BSL tours of art exhibitions, BSL-interpreted theatre performances and captioned cinema. Join Martin Glover of Digitspace for a

New social and support group in Riley’s Bar, Wednesday evenings, for people new to the deaf community

11 December 2022

Are you: Hard of hearing or recently deafened? Struggling with conversation in noisy spaces? Do you have children or a family member who is D/deaf and you would like to meet other people with experiences of deafness? Are you anxious about your deaf identity? Do you want to practice

Sign and Play free Tuesday drop in playgroup

20 October 2022

We have a very welcoming Sign and Play group for children aged 0–5 and their families, every 2 weeks on Tuesdays: Where: Manchester Deaf Centre Time: 10am to 12pm Please note the dates carefully as it is every 2 weeks, not every week: Tuesday 1 st of November Tuesday 15 th of November

I Can Youth Club, and I Can Get On projects update

20 October 2022

I Can Youth Club The I Can Youth Club for 11–16-year-olds continues to provide a much needed deaf-friendly and fun social space. Recent activities have included: football skills led by Sammy, who has played for Manchester United Deaf Team, ‘have a go’ outdoor games in the courtyard of Manchester

‘Fright Night’ at Riley’s Bar – Friday 28th October

20 October 2022

Join us if you dare! Come and haunt the fancy dress, Halloween-themed fundraiser in Riley’s Bar: When: Friday 28 October Where: Riley’s Bar Time: 6pm onwards until late Cost: £5 booked in advance – includes quiz, snacks and a free drink (shot) £6 on the door. Note: on the door tickets

Manchester Deaf Social Event raises money for MDC

14 August 2022

The Manchester Deaf Weekend Social Event, which was held from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 July, was a great success. The event provided opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing people to meet and socialise together at various bars and event venues across Manchester. On the Saturday afternoon, Riley’s

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September events for Children and Young People

Thursday Wellbeing Group, September Activities

Summer social and AGM report

BSL Fest 2024, Manchester

Room hire at Manchester Deaf Centre

April Wellbeing Activities

April Walking Wednesdays

New children and young people group times

Wednesday Walking Group

Manchester British Sign Language Fest, 22 to 28 April 2024

Wellbeing activities for December

Deaf football for fun

Scarily good MDC Halloween party

Christmas parties for Children, Young People and their families

Manchester Deaf Ball weekend of activities

The DEN project is back

Update on Sign and Play sessions

Wellbeing Group news

Manchester Deaf Social Group Coronation Party

Youth Club for 12–16s, every 2 weeks on Thursdays 6pm to 8pm

Kids Club for 6–11s, every 2 weeks on Thursdays 6pm to 8pm

Sign and Play Group for 0–5s, every Wednesday 10am to 12pm

Wellbeing Coffee Mornings move to Thursdays

‘Cosy Christmas’ event at Riley's Bar, Friday 16th December

Free BSL-led tour of art exhibition at HOME, Saturday 21st January

New social and support group in Riley’s Bar, Wednesday evenings, for people new to the deaf community

Sign and Play free Tuesday drop in playgroup

I Can Youth Club, and I Can Get On projects update

‘Fright Night’ at Riley’s Bar – Friday 28th October

Manchester Deaf Social Event raises money for MDC

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