Watch the Six Nations rugby at the Blackwood Bar

24-01-2025

Blackwood Bar

When: Throughout February and March Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY The Blackwood Bar at Deaf Action will be showing all the big games from the Six Nations Championship live. Whether you're backing Scotland or watching other teams in action, join us to catch every key moment. We’re open on match days with special offers to make your ...
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BSL Burns Weekend 2026

20-01-2025

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A man and woman dancing at a Scottish ceilidh.
Burns Weekend 2026 – Be the first to know Our BSL Burns Weekend is not to be missed! Now in it's fourth year, we've welcomed people from across the UK  and abroad to celebrate the Bard and bring our communities together. We're delighted that we'll be coming back in 2026 with another weekend of festive fun. Dates are still to ...
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Celebrate BSL Burns Weekend 2025

06-01-2025

News

Man in kilt signing in front of a haggis with a piper to his side.

Celebrate the BSL Burns Weekend with Deaf Action Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Scotland’s national Bard, Robert Burns, at our annual BSL Burns Weekend. Taking place in Edinburgh from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 January 2025, the weekend offers a rich programme of inclusive events, all designed to be fully accessible for deaf people. The BSL Burns Supper …

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Youth – Burns celebration and Scottish dancing with Evie Waddell

19-12-2024

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Evie Waddell
Click for BSL Video THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS When: Saturday 25 January Time: 11am - 4pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 18 years Where: Deaf Action, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY BSL interpreters provided THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Join us for a day of ...
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BSL Craft Club

26-11-2024

Blackwood Bar

Four people engaging with each other at a craft club
When: Saturday 15 February & Saturday 19 April Time: 11am to 5pm Cost: Free Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY Bring along any projects you’re currently working on or wish to start. These can be anything from knitting, crochet, and embroidery, to sketching and painting. Or even machine sewing! This is a BSL-friendly space that is open to ...
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Storytelling Workshop in Glasgow

03-10-2024

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BSL Video When: Thursday 6 March Time: 2pm - 4pm Where: Wellbeing Hub, Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow, 90 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TB Cost: Free Age: 18+ BSL/English interpreters provided Come along to a fun and creative storytelling session for adults, packed with story-infused activities which will be run by the Village Storytelling Centre's storytellers Daiva and Trinidad. ...
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BSL Film Club

25-09-2024

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BSL Video When: 13 February, 13 March Time: 7pm Cost: Pay what you can Where: Deaf Action, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY Age: See individual film ratings below Join the BSL Film Club at Deaf Action! In Collaboration with Local Cinema Project This is an inclusive and accessible film club specifically designed for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities and allies, ...
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Edinburgh Marathon 2025

12-09-2024

Fundraising events

Full marathon / half marathon When: Sunday 25th May 2025 Where: Edinburgh Fundraising target: £2,000 / £1,000 Registration fee: £100 / £50 (refunded if target met)   Take on the Edinburgh Marathon 2025 and help us make a real difference to the lives of deaf people. Known for its picturesque route and vibrant atmosphere, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is one ...
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Family ‘Get Together’ at the Blackwood Bar

05-06-2024

Blackwood Bar

A group of people sit around having drinks and food. They are smiling at each other and using sign language to communicate.

When: 3rd Saturday of the month Time: 4pm Cost: Free Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY A monthly family-friendly event for families, parents, and children. Taking place on the third Saturday of each month, our Family ‘Get Together’ is an opportunity for children and families to come together for a relaxed evening of fun and socialising. Parents can …

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Sign Between the Lines – BSL book club

Blackwood Bar

When: Last Thursday of the month Time: 7:30pm Cost: Free Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY Mingle with fellow bookworms at the Blackwood Bar. Sign Between the Lines is a BSL book club based in Edinburgh. Meeting once a month to discuss their latest read, this group is open to all deaf and hearing signers with a passion …

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