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 …

Youth – Burns celebration and Scottish dancing with Evie Waddell

19-12-2024

Our Events

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 ...

BSL Craft Club

26-11-2024

Blackwood Bar

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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 ...

BSL Film Club

25-09-2024

Our Events

BSL Video Section When: 13 February 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, offering ...

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 ...

Easthill Home for Deaf People – Garden volunteer project

04-09-2024

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A woman with long blonde hair is wearing gardening gloves and repairing a damaged wall. Behind her someone else is gardening. There is a large house in the background and flowers in the foreground.
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 Firstly we'd like to thank everybody that supported our garden make over day at Easthill on Saturday 8th June.  With over 40 volunteers showing up, ...

London Marathon 2025

22-07-2024

Fundraising events

When: Sunday 27th April 2025 Where: London   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 to runners age 18+. All of our 2025 London Marathon spaces ...

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 …

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

An eflyer for a BSL pub quiz at the Blackwood Bar. A group of people in a bar using using sign language, the text overlayed reads "British Sign Lanaguage Quiz".

When: Last Friday of every month Time: Doors open 6pm (quiz stars 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 …