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Nottinghamshire Deaf Society

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Supporting deaf, HOH, and deafblind people across Nottinghamshire with advocacy, employment and welfare rights support, community groups and events.

We also offer BSL and Deaf Awareness courses for organisations and businesses. The purpose of Nottinghamshire Deaf Society is to empower deaf people so that their lives are enriched. We do this in the following ways:

- We support and encourage people
- We provide information and help people to learn
- We challenge decision makers and campaign for change
- We collaborate with others
- We set high standards for ourselves

Over the next 5 years, we want to work with people of all ages, with different types of deafness. We want to increase the number of partnerships we have with other organisations and groups. We will be known as a provider of services and involved and engaged with the wider deaf
community. Our 2 year strategy (2021-22) focuses on strengthening and consolidating our current services and activities while preparing to develop and expand through partnerships. Our principal activities include:

A range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of Deaf British Sign Language users – enabling people to access information directly in their first language of BSL. BSL interpreting services, enabling over 2,000 BSL users and a wide variety of service providers to communicate effectively. A range of high quality training including certified British Sign Language (BSL) training from our team of qualified Tutors in BSL levels 1, 2 and 3; Introduction To BSL courses; bespoke Deaf Awareness training; Lip Reading courses. Welfare Rights Advice service for deaf and hard of hearing people living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The aim of this service is to ensure that deaf people are getting the right benefits, the right level of benefits and support they are entitled to. Volunteer Befriending service, matching volunteer befrienders with deaf people in the local community who are at risk of social isolation, particularly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A community space for local deaf groups and other organisations to meet in, offer services and to socialise in.

26/10/2026

Worksop College is looking to employ Teaching Assistant with BSL skills to support students with an Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) within the Senior School. Apply if interested: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teaching-assistant-nottinghamshire-2346224?fbclid=IwY2xjawVMC59leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mA2JyaWQRMXpiSEpNWEtaQzZCN1hscTRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR6e9_1Ek175lgHhmSvsLYOmebzX4pVOAa8Pl55wmjxh95PGX9VUXqKDfeCmxQ_aem_nItx_NaZIHwQQyKuBtE0SQ

Worksop College and Ranby House, United Kingdom

20/10/2026

Wonderful moments at our Deaf Connections Hub at our hall! It’s so lovely to see friends coming together to learn more about Jamaican culture and eat some delicious Jamaican food.

Our next Deaf Connection Hub will take place this Friday, on the 23rd of October from 10.30am-1.30pm. Don’t miss this special event as we celebrate Black History Month!

Meet us at Mansfield Central Library, NG18 1NH.

Please share this with your friends! 💙

19/10/2026

This week if you'd be interested in BSL-interpreted puppet shows and workshops :)

We are working with Open Doors - Newark and Sherwood to bring two free, family-friendly, puppet shows to Clipstone this October! Each show is followed by a hands-on creative workshop.

🐷 The Three Billy Pigs
📅 Wednesday 21 October
🕙 10am & 1pm
For ages 3+

🕷️ Anansi & The Lost Sun
📅 Wednesday 28 October
🕙 10am & 1pm
For ages 6+

Both shows are completely free, but booking is required. The 10am performances are BSL signed.

📍 Clipstone Village Hall, Church Road, NG21 9DF

🎟️ Find out more and book tickets 🔗 https://city-arts.org.uk/whats-on/

19/10/2026

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15/10/2026

Happy two year work anniversary to Katrina (that’s me! 👋), our Marketing & Social Media Worker, and Rachel, our Administrator & Training Coordinator! 🎉

A big well done and thank you to Rachel for all her hard work in keeping our reception looking lovely and coordinating the training department!

Here’s to many more happy years working at the NDS 🥳

P.S. Filming yourself isn’t easy, no matter how much practice you’ve had! 😂

14/10/2026

Check out our events for next week!

Don't forget that we have an events calendar at our website: https://www.nottsdeaf.org.uk/events-calendar/

Monday 19th October, 10am - 12pm
Deaf Coffee Morning
Costa Coffee, 2 Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JS

Monday 19th October, 10.30am-11.00am
BSL Storytime
Nottingham Central Library, NG1 7FH

Tuesday 20th October, 10am - 12pm
Beeston Coffee Morning
The Hideaway Cafe, 2 Nuart Rd, NG9 2NH

Tuesday 20th October, 11am - 1pm
Worksop Coffee Morning
The Old Library & Museum, S80 2BP

Thursday 22nd October, 11am - 1pm
West Bridgford Coffee Morning
Portello Lounge, West Bridgford, NG2 5GQ

Friday 23rd October, 10.30am - 1.30pm
North Notts Deaf Connections Hub
Mansfield Central Library, NG18 1NH

13/10/2026

There are free BSL-interpreted puppet shows and workshops taking place at Clipstone Village Hall this October half-term!

Book your place now 👇

The Three Billy Pigs - 21st October, 10am-12pm: https://city-arts.org.uk/event/23326/the-three-billy-pigs/

Anansi & The Lost Sun - 28th October, 10am-12pm: https://city-arts.org.uk/event/23330/anansi-and-the-lost-sun/

12/10/2026

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08/10/2026

Black History Month 2026 is a chance to recognise the communities that help shape and strengthen Britain.

This year’s theme, Honouring Our Communities, reminds us that Black history is not only about major events or famous people.

It is also about teachers, healthcare workers, artists, entrepreneurs, veterans, faith leaders, mentors, campaigners, historians, volunteers and community organisers.

Some have shaped national conversations. Others have changed lives and made a difference in their neighbourhoods and communities.

07/10/2026

Here are the social groups happening next week! Please share this with your friends.

- Monday 12th October, 10am - 12pm
Deaf Coffee Morning
Costa Coffee, 2 Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JS.

- Tuesday 13th October, 10am - 12pm
Mansfield Coffee Morning
Tesco Extra, Chesterfield Rd South, NG19 7TS

- Wednesday 14th October, 12.30pm-3pm
Deaf Creative Group
Costa Coffee, 2 Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JS

- Thursday 15th October, 1pm-3pm
Hearing Loss Self Help Group
St James The Great Church, Brinsley NG16 5AB

- Friday 16th October, 10am - 12pm
Friendship Club | Kimberley
Rumbletums Cafe, 2A Victoria St, NG16 2NH

See you there!

Address

22 Forest Road West
Nottingham
NG74EQ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441159700516

Website

https://www.nottsdeaf.org.uk/links

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