SOUTHPORT & DISTRICT
CENTRE FOR THE DEAF
Registered Charity N: 222928


 

NEWS

card_diamond.gifThe Saturday Morning Club AGM planned for 23 January has been postponed till 13 February.
Posted: 20 January 2010

card_diamond.gifIt is with regret we have to announce Mr Jack Henderson has decided to resign as Vice-Chairman on the Management Committee.

Jack has served on the Management Committee for many years as Chairman and more recently as Vice-Chairman. During this time he has strived to ensure the smooth running of the Centre. Many of his former pupils at Birkdale School attend the Centre, and it has given him great joy to see how well they have done in their lives since leaving school.

The Management Committee is very sorry Jack has made this decision to leave, but we hope he'll remain in contact with the Centre and wish him well for the future.

We are not seeking to replace Mr Henderson as Vice-Chairman at this time.
Posted: 13 January 2010

card_diamond.gifThe Tuesday Morning Club had a very enjoyable day out on 17 November.

The trip was to Boundary Mill in Colne. While there we had quality time to look round the Mill to purchase gifts for Christmas or just to do some general shopping. During our time there we went to Benny's where we all had our lunch, which was fish, chips, peas, bread and butter followed by apple pie and cream then tea or coffee.

There was just enough time to go back into the Mill for last minute buying.

To round the day off we were taken to the Biscuit Factory. We were able to buy biscuits, loose ones or in special selection tins for Christmas. After this we made our way back to Southport tired, but very happy.

This was all thanks to Keith, our coach driver from TV Travel.
Posted by Mildred Taylor: 2 December 2009

card_diamond.gifThis year's Carol Service will be held on Saturday, 12 December at 10.30am. Doors open at 10am. Please do come along!
Posted: 30 November 2009

card_diamond.gifNew members of the Management Committee were elected at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 10 November.

Letters of resignation had been received from a number of Committee members, including Bernadette Stokes and David Pearson. Particular mention was given to the work Bernadette had done during her 17 years as Secretary and Warden.

A new Committee was formed. Peter Mowat became Chairman with Jack Henderson taking on the role of Vice-Chairman. Tony Wright was elected as Secretary, and Colin Derry as Treasurer. Alison Chester, Mavis Husbands and Rev. Dr. Hannah Lewis all were chosen to sit on the Committee.

The Management Committee wishes to remind everyone that if they have any concerns or problems, please do contact one of the officers in person or in writing.
Posted: 12 November 2009

card_diamond.gifThe Saturday Morning Club is now closed until January 2010. The group will next meet for its Annual General Meeting on 23 January.
Posted: 27 October 2009

card_diamond.gifThe Management Committee is to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting on Tuesday, 10 November at 7pm. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting.

The main purpose of this meeting is to give members the opportunity to elect or re-elect the Management Committee.

Rose Hart will be available to interpret the proceedings for those that use sign language.
Posted: 15 October 2009

card_diamond.gifThe Management Committee wishes to announce that Mrs Bernadette Stokes has resigned as Secretary and vacated her flat at the Centre.

We are sorry to report this has happened, but we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all the hard work Bernadette has put in over the years as Secretary and Warden at the Centre. We sincerely wish her every success for the future.

The Management Committee will make further announcements in due course.
Posted: 1 October 2009

card_diamond.gifThe Tuesday Morning Club held their AGM on 30 June. Mildred Taylor and her Committee were re-elected for another year.

An informal Constitution was agreed and signed. It was decided to increase membership fees from £4 to £5, and this will take effect from January 2010. There was much discussion about what sort of things people would like to do at the Centre on Tuesdays. The Committee welcomes any ideas from members about activities to add to the programme of events.
Posted: 30 June 2009

card_diamond.gifThe Management Committee AGM takes place on Wednesday, 15 July at 6.30pm. All members are encouraged to attend this meeting if they can.
Posted: 27 June 2009

card_diamond.gifA card making demonstration took place on 18 April for the members of the Saturday coffee morning club. Maureen Doyle signed and supported Skeila Kelly during her presentation. Everyone really enjoyed themselves making cards to take home.

Some photos from the activity can be seen here.
Posted: 21 April 2009 - updated: 27 June 2009

card_diamond.gifMembers Bob & Mary Watson celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a party at the Tuesday Morning Club on 5 August.

Several members came to join in the party. A gift was presented to them by Mildred Taylor to recognise their special anniversary.

Bob & Mary were both delighted with the present and the many cards they received.

More photos from the party here.
Posted: 11 August 2008 - updated: 14 August 2008

card_diamond.gif Peter Mowat (Chairperson), Mavis Husbands (Treasurer), Maureen Doyle (Acting-Secretary) and other members of the Saturday Club recently enjoyed their Christmas Meal at Cloisters.

Everyone had a wonderful evening. The food and service were perfect. The waitresses were helpful and pleasant, and they learnt to sign 'turkey' too. Our tables were well lit. We had enough lighting.

Our compliments and thanks go to the Chef and staff of Cloisters.
Posted: 22 December 2007

card_diamond.gifRecently, the Tuesday Club had a day out at Hotter's Shoe Factory.

The day started off with refreshments. Then there was a talk about foot care with pictorial information provided.

There followed an instructed walk round the factory with full details from the beginning of the process up to the final stage where they did the boxing and labelling.

At lunch time, we were provided with an excellent buffet.

After lunch, we had a fashion show of mens and ladies shoes. This was done by the members of each group that were there. Following the fashion show, we had a quiz - 'Tops and Tails'; we had a winner, which was Sister Rosemary. She won a very nice leather purse.
Posted: 25 September 2007