Daniel's debut musical performance

Last Saturday Daniel and his sister, Leah, travelled with their mum to Folkestone to perform a short musical piece. What is so impressive is Daniel is only 5 years old, one of the youngest members of the Music and the Deaf (MatD) group currently running in Peterborough.  MatD started in Peterborough in September 2011 and has encouraged many young deaf people to discover and develop some superb musical talents.

Daniel started learning the violin three months ago after being inspired at the Evelyn Glennie concert in Leicester. Accompanied by his slightly older and very supportive sister, Daniel travelled 3 hours before his first public performance. So, why Folkestone? Well the Lions charity have been a very active supporter of Music and the Deaf (MatD). One of their governors, who is also a governors MATD, invited Peterborough MatD members to attend their convention as they are considering setting up a Deaf Youth Orchestra in Brighton starting in September 2013.

Daniel and Leah played some short pieces after a very dynamic and inspirational talk from Dr. Paul Whittaker OBE.

We look forward to further details about the 25th anniversary MatD 'Gods,Goddesses and MagicalCreatures' celebrations this July, in Birmingham.

A quick warm up
Thanks to the lovely Kirsty D for the communication support

Dr Paul Whittaker - he knows how to work a crowd

The first public performance

An inspirational few words are shared



And  there is always time for a few laughs

PDDCS Summer Playscheme enjoy a visit from the Mayor

The Ridgeons Community Fund

This year's PDDCS Summer Playscheme, supported by a grant from the Ridgeons Community Fund, has got off to a great start. With the theme 'Zoo life' the young PDDCS members have enjoyed making arks among other fun activities. This week the members have also enjoyed a visit from the Mayor, Councillor George Simons as well as an photo opportunities holding an Olympic torch, thanks to Lions member David.

Music and the Deaf

On Saturday 26th November 2011, young deaf people from Peterborough and Cambridge enjoyed another successful 'Music and the Deaf' session at Jack Hunt School. Lions John and Shelia, the Mayor and parents joined in with the drumming and dance activities throughout the morning. The next sessions are 14 Jan, 25 Feb and 10 March. All members are welcome.