Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People

Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People provide services for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Deafened, and Hard of Hearing People working with other organisations

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

This is a goodbye from us on X. We haven't posted on this for over a year. You can still check us out on:

Facebook: https://t.co/CX4vgeDmSh
Instagram: https://t.co/9H0YWBKFCJ

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

Come and join us with our Under 5s event on Tuesday 25th February!

[Royal Association for Deaf people @royaldeaf]

HMRC Self Assessment tax returns deadline is 31 January.

If you need support or advice, book an appointment:
https://t.co/xAsU61fz9d

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

We still have space on this event - we are looking to create a new community bringing parents together with their little ones! #deaf #toddlers #BSL

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

0 to 5 years old? Come join us to meet other under 5s and their parents/carers

📆 Thursday January 23rd 2025
⏰ 1:30pm
📍 Cheeky Monkeys, Unit 4, 48 Grantley St, Wakefield WF1 4LA

Contact us on:
07599905769
[email protected]

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

Under 18 years old? Come join us for a fun day!

📆 Sunday March 16th 2025
⏰ 11pm - 1pm
📍 The Denhale ARC, Denhale Ave, Wakefield WF2 9EF

Contact us on:
07599905769
[email protected]

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

Under 12 years old? Come join us for a roller-disco, rollerskates provided.

📆 Friday February 14th 2025
⏰ 5:15pm
📍 The Hut, Airedale Business Centre, Kershaw Ave, Castleford WF10 3ES

Contact us on:
07599905769
[email protected]

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

0 to 5 years old? Come join us to meet other under 5s and their parents/carers

📆 Thursday January 23rd 2025
⏰ 1:30pm
📍 Cheeky Monkeys, Unit 4, 48 Grantley St, Wakefield WF1 4LA

Contact us on:
07599905769
[email protected]

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

Like to bounce? Over 5 years old? Come join us for trampolining!

📆 Friday January 24th 2025
⏰ 5pm
📍 Gravity Active, Xscape, Castleford WF10 4TA

Contact us on:
07599905769
[email protected]

[SignHealth @SignHealth]

Deaf Health Webinar and Q&A - 16 January 2025 at 7pm on Zoom
Join the launch of our new campaign to remove barriers to healthcare for deaf people.
https://t.co/5EluEAKHrd
Please register to get the link!
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

Do you think you have a hearing loss? Give this a go!

[RNID @RNID]

Our free online hearing check has been completed half a million times. 🎧

That's the equivalent of filling #HydePark 7 and a half times over! 🎄

Just 3 minutes is all it takes to #CheckYourHearing: https://t.co/v5uSsSG686

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

Our latest event - Halloween 🎃

Mummies...
Rat splatting...
Witches...
Skeletons...
Spiders...

Thank you to @TNLComFund for their support!

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

Tomorrow is Guy Fawkes Night🎇
Try and go to an organised display:
https://t.co/ts7p6K2ME1...
See our video on staying safe (press CC to turn on the captions):
https://t.co/vKLmeFCFZZ

[SignHealth @SignHealth]

SignHealth has supported deaf people who have lived in abusive relationships for years and years. One moment of realisation can make a big difference.

Please help us share this quiz and remember that our team is here to support if you need it.

https://t.co/WvajWqg8Fo

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

Call us 01924 787379
Text us 07885 913396
Email [email protected]
Or contact us through our website where you can also leave feedback

[deaftogether @deaftogether_]

600 people have joined the campaign! We hope we can double that number. The more people that join, the closer to change we can get. If you haven't already, join us today: https://t.co/wcYO6jj1AH

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

What a fantastic time we had at Mission Out - Epic Outdoor Adventure!

Make A Monster Pottery - Saturday 12th October
Halloween Party - Saturday 26th October

If you are interested, contact us:
📨[email protected]
📱07599905769
☎️01924 375958

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

It’s been a fantastic journey for us all. We may all be heading towards ‘destination unknown’ but we’re doing it with confidence with thanks to the input of the Thinking Differently over the last 2 years!

[Nova Wakefield District @Nova_WD]

Congratulations to the five organisations finishing their journey with Thinking Differently today 💭 We're celebrating the progress they've made since 2022 with our pilot project of flexible funding & tailored VCSE development support.

Updates from the final peer meeting 🧵

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

Thank you so much to @LiveWellWakey for coming to check our hearts and make sure we are all well! A great example of healthcare provision with no barriers! #AccessibleInformationStandard

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

Huge thanks to @OurYear2024 for funding our heritage project. Everyone keeps commenting that we have a deaf museum right here in Wakefield! #OurYear2024

[Wakefield and District Society for Deaf People @wakefielddeaf]

We had a fantastic time at Go Ape Temple Newsam last Thursday! Very challenging! Thanks goes to @TNLComFund for allowing us to run these trips!