PDDCS AGM 2015

Hello Everyone.

PDDCS AGM 2015 will be at Big Sky in Peterborough on 28th May from 6-8pm. PDDCS have hired the the venue so the kids can play whilst the meeting takes place.

An American Supper style evening is planned so please bring a plate of whatever food you fancy!.

PDDCS will be selecting a new committee and are always looking for some new people to join the PDDCS for another exciting year ahead. Even if you don't wish to be directly involved on the committee please come along and enjoy an evening together.

If you wish to have further information please contact Amy Casselden 07816911744

Hannah Beharry guest at PDDCS' Boxfit

Poster for Media Pack (1) Boxfit.pdf by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

The deaf friendly Boxfit sessions will run at a discounted price for PDDCS members:
Friday 16th January - 20th February
Kids of all ages 6-7pm
Adults 7-8pm
Location: Jack Hunt School PE3 9PN

For further details contact Sam stockwell328@btinternet.com

Deaf friendly British Cycling affiliated Go-ride cycling club

Thorpe Ventures Cycling Club has worked closely with the PDDCS over the last year.  They have just become a British Cycling affiliated Go-ride cycling club. Their sessions are deaf friendly.

To make further enquires contact Steve at tvcyclingclub@thorpe-ventures.com.

Hannah Beharry to attend PDDCS Boxfit sessions

https://livingforsport.skysports.com/mentors/hannah-beharry

The popular PDDCS Boxfit sessions, delivered by Sam Stockwell and James Chapple, will have an extra attendee, Hannah Beharry, at the three of the sessions during the 4th round of Deaf Friendly Boxfit taking place from Friday the 16th January 2015.

Hannah, Athlete Mentor for Sky Sports Living for Sport, is:
Two times England champion at 48 kg
British champion at 50 kg
Two times European Union bronze medallist
Golden Girl Box Club Gold medallist
Gold Medal in Swedish Box Cup 3 times
Gold Medal in Haringey Box Cup and Golden Girl Box Cup
Bronze Medal in European Union Championships

The deaf friendly Boxfit sessions will run at a discounted price for PDDCS members:
Friday 16th January - 20th February
Kids of all ages 6-7pm
Adults 7-8pm
Location: Jack Hunt School PE3 9PN

For further details contact Sam stockwell328@btinternet.com

PDDCS deaf friendly swimming Round 4

PDDCS babies, children and young people have been enjoying the deaf-friendly swimming sessions delivered by Lisa, swimming instructor, and Vivacity.












The next ten week block starts on 8th Jan at the regional pool in Peterborough each Thursday:
age 0-3: 4.30-5pm
age 3-5 5-5.30pm
age 5-19 5.30-6pm

Thanks to funding support from Vivacity, the ten week course is only £30.

For further details phone or text Amy 07816911744.

NDCS have recently created various resources to support families accessing deaf-friendly swimming.

Panto and Party booking deadline 30th Nov 2014

It's that  time of year.
Book before the deadline, end of November, for your place at the PDDCS Winter Party (13th Dec) and annual Panto (3rd Jan)


http://www.pddcs.co.uk/2014/10/winterparty2014.html

http://www.pddcs.co.uk/2014/10/get-your-discount-tickets-for-signed.html

Signature Community Spirit Award Winners

Congratulations to Shelia and John Cheetham. John, retired PDDCS President for many years and his wife, Shelia won the Community Spirit 2014 Signature Annual Awards this month.





Below is from the Signature website http://signatureannualawards.org.uk/the-ceremony

Five minutes with Shelia and John Cheetham  - 2014 Signature Annual Awards Community Spirit winners

How did you feel when you were announced the 2014 Community Spirit Award winners?

Absolutely shocked, and very Honoured. The more so when we saw the standing ovation from the congregation!!

Did you enjoy the evening at Durham Cathedral?

Yes we did very much. Durham Cathedral was a beautiful place to have the ceremony. The people who were in attendance were all appreciative of the problems associated with Hearing Impairment, and in the drinks and canapés interval it was interesting to see everybody communicating with neighbours.

Could you give us a quote summing up the Signature Annual Awards for you?

It meant a lot to both of us. The nomination came as a complete surprise, in fact initially I thought it was a scam! When I made contact with Signature, I was both shocked, and excited at the prospect of a National Award for the time we had spent trying to raise the awareness of the hidden disability of Hearing Loss. Thank you for making the evening one to remember for the rest of our lives.

Where will you be putting your award?

It is in pride of place in our day room. The light through the stained glass award is lovely. It picks out the different colours, showing them off to all occupants.

Out of all the work you have done in the community what are you most proud of?

It is difficult to pick out one. There are three that I have found give us a lot of satisfaction.

1. Music and the deaf - seeing profoundly deaf children playing violins etc is very moving.
2. Getting a 'Hearing Dog' for a deaf child - the difference this makes to the child's life, giving them confidence, and getting the family to become one again.
3. Starting a Deaf Awareness Trust - which is teaching communication to the general public, so that Hearing Impaired people need not be afraid of conversing with non deafened people.

PDDCS Toddler Group Autumn Term 2014

Thursday 2nd October

Thursday 16th October

Thursday 30th October

Thursday 13th November

Thursday 27th November
Thursday 11th December
                TBC Toddler Group trip 

Toddler Group is run by parent Kelda Chambers - text/phone 07738011060 . The group is aimed at pre-school children and held at the Jigsaw Centre in Orton Malborne, Peterborough
 

It's a great opportunity to meet other parents who are raising young children with hearing impairments and also for the little ones to play together! Siblings are also welcome during the school holidays. There is a range of activities for the children and free refreshments for the folks, which usually means tea and biscuits. Toddler group is such an important of our deaf children's charity. 

 

Another bonus is that the group is regularly attended by staff from Peterborough City Hospital's Audiology team to answer questions, make sure hearing aids are working and take new ear mould impressions for those fast growing ears, saving families time in booking and attending appointments. School age children are also welcome to come and get new ear moulds too.

See our Events page and below for the coming dates for Toddler Group. 

Please get in touch. Email peterborough@ndcsgroup.org.uk if you would like to come along. 

PDDCS Weekly Sporting Activities

With support from local sporting groups and Living Sport, PDDCS continue to deliver access to range of deaf friendly sporting activities each week for children with any level of hearing loss..

To check dates go to the PDDCS events page here

PDDCS Sport Activity Poster by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

Peterborough Yacht Club Family Fun Day: Sat 30th Aug

Reminder :)

The lovely folk at Peterborough Yacht Club have nominated PDDCS as the charity to benefit from their fantastic annual charity day on 30th August.

There is lots to do on the day with river trips on the impressive boats, entertainment, games, a grand raffle and delicious food. It's all within the beautiful setting of Peterborough Yacht Club in Nene Park and for those who want to stay on .. there's also an evening barbecue and disco! All members of PDDCS are invited to buy tickets and come along and enjoy the day!

It's going to be a fabulous day. Please come along and share this with you friends and family. Please contact Andy Palmer on 07949 571173 for copies of laminated posters to put up in clubs, at work or at school. See you there!

The Details:

What: 

Peterborough Yacht Club Charity Day

When: 

Saturday August 30th

Where: 

Peterborough Yacht Club, Goldie Lane, off Oundle Road, Orton Waterville Click here for more info

Time: 

From 10:30amActivities: Boat trips, raffle, games, stalls, food and entertainment

Price: 

Adults £8 | Children £4 |Late BBQ and Disco an extra £2.50

Contact: 

To buy tickets contact Josi Loveridge on 01733 844641 | 07858 025636 | anjoda@hotmail.co.uk

Long term PDDCS supporters shortlisted for Signature Community Spirit Award

Long term PDDCS supporters, Sheila and John Cheetham have been shortlisted for Signature Community Spirit Award. The category is open to public vote.

With nearly 3 decades of support to the PDDCS John continues to be actively involved. He was delighted to present the awards to the PDDCS members who completed the first block of deaf friendly boxfit sessions. With both his son and grandson being world champion kickboxers , John is an avid supporter of developing self defence and confidence of young people through all sports.

Click here to read their nomination to decide if they get your vote!!

Peterborough Deaf Friendly Boxfit May update

Earlier this year, ABC Peterborough Boxfit group offered to deliver discounted blocks of deaf-friendly sessions to PDDCS members as they were aware of the lack of adequate sporting services in the local area. The first 6 week block started alongside National Deaf Awareness week. From the deaf children and adults perspective the mainstream sessions are proving to be a great success.

"amazing seeing a group of kids having fun and exercising together. Even more amazing being a mix of deaf and hearing fully integrated, no access or communication problems thanks to the fantastic support of all at the club." Deaf adult.

The sessions, which run Fridays 6-7pm at Jack Hunt School,  consist of cross training, boxing moves and much fun.

For further details contact  Sam Stockwell - Instructor: Email: stockwell328@btinternet.com
or PDDCS link Teresa Quail  tquail@jackhunt.net

 

Good hook!!

A beaming smile

Great punch

Lovely hook

Volunteer role model

good punch

Everyone training as they watch the pad work

One to the side



Peg time



Ouch, that peg pinched



Ready, steady ...



Go!!  The one with the most pegs is the winner but you have to catch him first

Handfuls of pegs, hall full of fun.

PDDCS Annual General Meeting 2014

PDDCS Annual General Meeting 2014

Monday 19 May
7.00 pm (refreshments from 6.30 pm)
Jack Hunt School

What is an AGM? At an Annual General Meeting (AGM) clubs and societies take stock of what has happened over the past year, elect committee members and officers and discuss their plans for the forthcoming year with their members. It is an open meeting to which anyone with an interest in the society can come along and take part. As our Society is concerned with Deaf Children we welcome all parents and carers of deaf children, along with interested members in the Deaf community and anyone who works with or has an interest in deaf children.

Why should I bother to attend?
 
Unless our members tell us what they want for their children we may end up running events and activities which aren’t that popular. You may feel that you wish to get involved and help out in some way but feel a little unsure or shy of knowing what to say or ask. Or you may also wish to make some comment which you haven’t felt able to at other events. The AGM is a good place to ask a question without feeling daft! Remember – we are all like minded people who want the best for deaf children in Peterborough. So come along and see what happens and how it happens! Will I be expected to go on the Committee?

No! Only if you want to – and if you do want to you will be very welcome. The Committee is comprised of named officers (such as the Chair) and other officers who all agree to take on roles such as running Playscheme or helping to organise activities etc.

How do the elections work?

All the current Committee and officers step down and then the election and re-election process begins. The first officer to be elected is the Chair. A committee member will nominate a person and then another committee member will second them. If more than one person stands for a position the process goes to a vote. If you are interested in finding out more about vacant posts or being on the committee please contact us peterborough@ndcsgroup.org.uk

Is the meeting boring??

No! We all like a bit of a laugh so put the date in your diary now and we hope to see you there.
 
Communication Support will be provided.

PDDCS Deaf friendly football update

NOTE: Football is on Fridays now at Nene Park Academy at 7pm

PDDCS youth football training will be temporarily relocated to the Posh training centre at the Nene Park academy on Oundle Road on Fridays at 7pm from the week after Easter (28th April) for the whole term.

It is a 4G AstroTurf pitch which means blades and astro boots may be worn but not studs.

There are some plans for a small tournaments to take place in the coming months. Check out all our football news, including how our teams became champions!

Deaf Friendly Football with The Posh by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

PDDCS deaf friendly swimming: Round 2

PDDCS babies, children and young people have been enjoying the deaf-friendly swimming sessions delivered by Lisa, swimming instructor, and Vivacity.












The next ten week block starts on 1st May at the regional pool in Peterborough each Thursday:
age 0-3: 4.30-5pm
age 3-5 5-5.30pm
age 5-19 5.30-6pm

Thanks to funding support from Vivacity, the ten week course is only £30.

For further details phone or text Amy 07816911744.

NDCS have recently created various resources to support families accessing deaf-friendly swimming.

Deaf friendly Boxfit Peterborough

The PDDCS are pleased to be sharing news of even more fantastic deaf friendly sporting sessions for young people in Peterborough.

A little background on the deaf friendly coaches:

James is a qualified ABA boxing coach.Sam is a qualified ABA boxing coach, ABA official and four time British champion kickboxer.  Both have wide ranging experiences in various martial arts.

Boxfit PDDCS Poster by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

NDCS Youth Events Information Day Peterborough

Check out the information event below

Jack Hunt Outreach Poster Updated by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

PDDCS Deaf Friendly cycling sessions

The first block of deaf friendly cycling sessions, despite the bitter winds and snow, proved to be a success with the deaf young people. Thorpe Venture has secured funding to offer a second block, starting 8th May for a 6 week period.

For further details contact tquail@jackhunt.net

NOTE Time change: now 4-5pm

Cycling Poster PDDCS May 2014 by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

PDDCS Hi 5 newsletter

PDDCS Hi 5 by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

PDDCS Parent Club

The next PDDCS parent club meeting is Wednesday 21^st May pm at Caverstede Family Centre, Walton between 7pm and 8.30pm.

New faces always welcome.

 

Parent Club is a place where parents and carers of deaf children can meet and share knowledge and experience. It's the only forum in the area that specifically caters for those who care for deaf children and is usually held 6 times a year.

Fiona Forkin, long standing committee member of the society set up Parent Club back in 2006, has run it ever since.

"Sometimes being a parent can feel like a lonely business but Parent Club is all about knowing that there are others in the same boat as you who are willing to listen and offer support if its needed." Fiona said.

"We run the club fairly regularly and details can always be found on the website or they are emailed out to our members. Please feel free to come and join us..the refreshments are on us."

For more information, please contact:

Fiona Forkin

01733 765 878       

Fiona.f1@ntlworld.com

For the next event, please see our Events Page