London Marathon 2025

22-07-2024

Fundraising events

When: Sunday 27th April 2025 Where: London Minimum fundraising: £2,000 Registration fee: £100 (refunded if target met)   The TCS London Marathon is one of the biggest running events of the calendar year. With the atmosphere, lined streets and famous landmarks, it’s a running challenge not to miss. Join us in raising awareness of deafness and British Sign Language. Open ...

Easthill Home for Deaf People – Garden volunteer project

15-07-2024

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Click here for BSL video Date: 12 & 13 October 2024 Where: Easthill Home for Deaf People, Isle of Wight Sign up to our next volunteer days in October at Easthill Home for Deaf People Following on from our incredibly successful volunteer day in June, we are getting together again in October for a two-day volunteer weekend! Join the project ...

Family ‘Get Together’ at the Blackwood Bar

05-06-2024

Blackwood Bar

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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 …

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 …

BSL pub quiz at the Blackwood Bar

29-05-2024

Blackwood Bar

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When: Friday 26 July (last Friday of every month) Time: 7:30pm – late Cost: £2.00 per person Where: Blackwood Bar, 49 Albany St, EH1 3QY Put your general knowledge to the test at our BSL pub quiz Come along to our brand new pub quiz at the Blackwood Bar and enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia. Accessible in BSL and …

Edinburgh Deaf Heritage – Request a tour

21-03-2024

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Click here for BSL video A walk through Edinburgh’s deaf history Did you know that the world’s first deaf school was founded in Edinburgh? That the daughter of King James I was deaf? Or that the world’s first deaf-led church service took place in Edinburgh? Join us on one of our famous Edinburgh Deaf Heritage Walking Tours and explore the ...

Space for All inclusive community group – Edinburgh

30-11-2023

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Click for BSL Video Every Tuesday 16 Jan to 28 May Time: 1pm - 3pm Cost: Free Where: Brennan Library, Deaf Action, Albany St, Edinburgh *From Tuesday 7th April, the group will meet from 1pm to 3pm* Led by our Wellbeing Service Co-ordinator, Space for All is a warm and friendly group aimed at bringing people together. The group is ...

Digital drop-in sessions

30-10-2023

News

Want to know more about digital technology and how to use it?   Dates: Every Thursday Time: 12pm – 3pm Where: Brennan Suite, Deaf Action, Albany St, Edinburgh We have launched a brand new digital drop-in service designed to help you learn more about digital technology. The sessions are open to all and are available in BSL and/or English. Come …

Specialist Equipment Service – Aberdeenshire drop-in sessions

18-10-2023

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Aberdeenshire drop-in sessions for NHS hearing aids As part of our Specialist Equipment Service, we also offer help with cleaning and retubing NHS hearing aids and provide batteries at our free drop-in sessions around Aberdeenshire. Find your nearest drop-in session from the list below: Banchory Where: Banchory Library, Bridge Street, Banchory, AB31 5SU When: 10 am – 12 noon on …

BSL Burns Supper

07-08-2023

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Celebrate the Bard in British Sign Language Dates: Friday 17 January 2025 Time: 6pm Price: £65 Where: Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh, EH1 2AD *This event is now sold out* Please fill out the form below to be added to the waiting list for 2025 tickets. You will be notified as and when tickets become available. Back for 2025, celebrate the Bard …