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August 2024 Sports 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
Exciting news! We have organised a free football taster day for the youth group for 12–16’s. Skills will be taught by a professional coach from Manchester Football Association. It will be outdoors on an Astroturf pitch. It’s going to be a lot of fun and there will definitely be some competition
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
A huge thank you to Karen Slinger and Michelle Reilly who raised over £250 for Manchester Deaf Centre by their sponsored walk which took place on 23 September. The walk was 15 miles long. It started from Manchester Deaf Centre and did a huge loop around the city centre via several famous
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
The past 18 months has seen an increase in the amount of work that MDC is doing to influence change in mainstream society. External organisations are asking us more regularly to inform them about the experiences of the deaf community and the barriers faced. We are passionate about raising awareness
Our staff Kate and Michelle recently visited MoveUrmston in Trafford to discuss the barriers that deaf people face using leisure facilities, and to suggest changes that can be made to improve access. We were warmly welcomed by Trafford Leisure’s Health and Wellbeing Manager, Carly, and the team at
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
The young people taking part in the Young Leaders Programme enjoyed a 2-day residential Leadership Skills event at Brathay Trust in the Lake District in early October. They took part in teamwork challenges and ghyll scrambling near Ambleside. Everyone enjoyed the trip. One of the young
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