Deaflinks Staffordshire

22/10/2026

09/10/2026

RECRUITING dDeaf TRUSTEES. dDeaflinks are looking for Trustees of various skill sets and backgrounds but are particularily hoping to grow our dDeaf representation on the Board too. Please help us share our recruitment flyer far and wide, and encourage friends and family to consider applying too. If you have any questions please talk to the Office Team: 07791 459307 or via email: [email protected].
Click the link below to see a message in BSL from our Chair:
https://deaflinksstaffordshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/STEPHANIE-BREWSTER-DEAFLINKS-UPDATE-VIDEO-JULY-2025-1.mp4

06/10/2026

📢🎄 dDeaflinks Liverpool Christmas Market Coach Trip 🎄📢

Join us for a festive day out at Liverpool Christmas Market! 🎅✨

📅 Saturday 28th November
🚌 Coach departs: 12:00pm
📍 Pick-up: Birch Terrace, Hanley, ST1 3JN
🏙️ Leave Liverpool: 7:00pm

🎁 Enjoy the Christmas market, festive stalls, food, drinks, gifts, and the Christmas atmosphere with friends and family!

📞 To book your seat:
☎️ 01782 219161
📱 Text only: 07791 459307
📧 [email protected]

🎄 Seats are limited, so book early! 🎄

🚍🎅✨

30/09/2026

Visit the Ellis Centre with us on 22nd October, 5:30pm. SPACES LIMITED to 10 - MUST BOOK. Contact the dDeaflinks Office to book on: 07791 459307, via email: [email protected] or Facebook messanger. Spaces will booked on a first come first serve basis due to group size restrictions. Once this group visit is full, others will be put on a waiting list for future dates.

28/09/2026

🧏‍♀️ Great News!!

You can now access dementia support in BSL using Sign Video! Alzheimer's Society SignVideo

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Support Line is accessible to BSL users through SignVideo.

The live,free to use translation service available in BritishSign Language and Irish Sign Language.

By clicking on the call button, Deaf BSL users will be connected to a BSL interpreter who will relay the call to one of our Alzheimer’s Society team.

28/09/2026

To find out more
👉 www.appetite.org.uk/about-bsl

💙 BSL at Appetite

We want everyone to be able to enjoy, take part in and help shape the arts in Stoke-on-Trent.

If you use British Sign Language, you can find out more about how we make our events accessible, watch our BSL videos and sign up for our BSL & dDeaf newsletter.

📣 Sign up to hear about:
• Performances by dDeaf artists
• Events with BSL included
• Performances with a BSL interpreter
• Opportunities to get involved with Appetite

You can also find out more about becoming a Community Decision Maker or volunteering with us.

Find the BSL page: www.appetite.org.uk/bsl

We’d love to keep you in the loop. 💙

📷 Jenny Harper Photography

Action Deafness Action Deafness Community Action Deafness Derbyshire Community Group Deaflinks Staffordshire DEAFvibe

Image description: A BSL interpreter wearing headphones uses British Sign Language while standing under a brightly decorated umbrella, with dancers moving in the background.

25/09/2026

Join the Hearpeers webinar

Date: Tuesday 6th October 2026
Time: 19.00pm – 19.45pm
Topic: Stay Safe, Stay Connected: Assistive Equipment for Everyday Living

Are you making the most of the technology available to support everyday life? Join us for an informative and practical webinar exploring the wide range of assistive equipment designed to help people with hearing loss stay connected, independent, and safe at home. Whether you're a hearing implant user, supporting a family member, or simply interested in learning about the latest technology available, this webinar is an excellent opportunity to discover practical solutions and ask questions directly.

REGISTER HERE

Link to register https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AssistiveDevices_Oct26

Could the right technology make everyday life a little easier, safer and more connected?

Join Hearpeers for a friendly webinar with Laura, Director of Connevans Limited, to discover practical solutions for people with hearing loss, including:

🔔 Doorbell alerts
🔥 Smoke and fire alarms
⏰ Wake-up solutions
👶 Baby monitors
🎧 Assistive listening devices
📞 Telephone solutions

Whether you need a little extra support or are simply curious about what’s available, come along. You might discover something that makes a real difference to you or someone you love.

📅 Tues, 6 Oct 2026
🕚 19:00–19:45 BST
⭐ https://bit.ly/3TCpNDc

24/09/2026

🤟 FREE British Sign Language Taster Session 🤟

Interested in learning BSL? Join dDeaflinks Staffordshire for a FREE taster session and discover the benefits of signing.

📅 Tuesday 3rd November
🕕 6pm - 7.30pm
📍The Bridge Centre, Birches Head, ST2 8DD
👧 Children aged 5+ welcome

⚠️ Limited spaces available

📞 01782 219161
📱 07791 459307 (text only)
📧 [email protected]

Book now and take your first step into the world of British Sign Language!

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24/09/2026

Only 1 week left to book your tickets.
Free half term children's show.

Contact the dDeaflinks Team to book.

23/09/2026

Community Engagement: Saturday 3rd October 11:30 - 12:30. We are pleased to welcome back Maddie for an update on Hospital passports - We hope to see you all there before our usual Bingo.