Campaign for BSL Act of Parliament gathers pace

A campaign to establish a BSL Act of parliament to enshrine the rights of BSL users into law is gathering pace on Facebook. Plenty of sign language contributions are being added by people to the group which has grown to over 3400 strong over the weekend.

This comes ten years after BSL was recognised as an official language in the UK but since then, people who rely on sign still feel there is much to be done to recognise their rights for access.

One of the leaders of the group is John Smith, the BSL comedian, who came to Peterborough in 2012. John and other leaders of the group are meeting with the BDA today. If you believe in BSL - join the group and join the campaign!

Want to learn sign language ... the John Smith way?

Top UK deaf organisation Remark! have released a new DVD that aims to help people to learn British Sign Language with the help of legendary deaf comedian John Smith and his family.

John, who is well known for his comedy shows and appearances in BSL comedy sketches, features with his family in this new video which aims to teach the three sections of BSL Level one in a new, more interactive way.

The video, called One Step Closer, gives learners a better appreciation of some different aspects of sign language, like using expression, and also an insight into deaf culture. The DVD is set in John Smith's lovely looking home and includes a fair amount of comedy - which helps keep learning interesting. Order your copy from Remark! here for £14.99. If you or a loved one have always wanted to learn sign language but never got around to it - this could be the way to fulfill that ambition.

John Smith came to Peterborough

Check out how it went over on the official site .. 

Another John Smith sketch! 2 Days to go!

Here's the final sketch we're going to post before the event in Peterborough on Friday night. Get your tickets here  or you can pay on the door .. Its cost the same and there is no fee to pay online .. It's a great night out and you'll be sorry you missed it!



See you there!

Sign Language translated into Sign Language! John Smith is coming - get your ticket

He's the star of next week's show in Peterborough but John Smith is famous all around the world! Here he is being interviewed in the Czech Republic (I think). This is fascinating (because its John Smith obviously) and he's using a BSL to Czech sign interpreter .. Cool innit!

We got another John Smith video for you tomorrow! Get you tickets now for Friday!

John Smith talks comedy to BSL TV Show Wicked

BSL TV Show Wicked, presented by Lilli Risner, features John Smith as he travels and performs at a gig in Newcastle. The show also talks to John about what makes him tick and meets some Deaf comedy greats of the past including Doug Alker. Take a look yourself!

If you want to see the legendary John Smith live for yourself the book your tickets now for he comes to Peterborough on Friday 19th! Tickets selling well .. its going be a great deaf event!

He's the man that everyone in the deaf community knows.. John Smith comes to Peterborough next Friday. Don't miss your chance to see him perform live but in the meantime - check out these two videos with John Smith. You get get tickets from here .. do it now!

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Check out John Smith in Four Deaf Yorkshiremen

Check out John Smith in Four Deaf Yorkshiremen! He's coming to Peterborough with his comedy show next Friday! Make sure you get your tickets and come along. Tickets available at the door too.

Jason Sharpe explains all about John Smith's Gig!

Visit www.john-smith-peebo.blogspot.com for tickets to this PDDCS fundraiser!

John Smith Comes to Peterborough

It's all arranged! John Smith, the UK's Numero Uno BSL comedian is to perform in Peterborough in October. Check out the official John Smith Peterborough website to get your tickets and more information. 

The event is being organised by committee member Charlene Spires to raise vital funds for PDDCS.