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Sefton OPERA at the Atkinson

Sefton OPERA, who regularly provide pampering sessions, chair exercises and tai chi at our Centre, are holding a Keep Warm, Keep Well event at the Atkinson on Monday November 17 from 10.30am to 12.30pm followed by a Tea Dance from 1.30pm.

There will be information stands from organisations across Sefton who want to keep elderly Sefton residents safe and warm this winter. Lunch will be provided and lots of freebies distributed. The event is free to attend.

New lights installed in Centre

New LED lights have been put up in the main activity room.

One of the old fluorescent tubes hasn’t been working for some time so it was decided to not only fix that but to replace all three lights with the new LED style so they would all be the same. It will now be brighter and it should also save some electricity too.

Extra room hirings at our Centre for Macmillan Cancer Support

In addition to their Singing Group that already takes place twice a month on Wednesday afternoons, Macmillan Cancer Support are going to start two new classes at the Centre in November.

The new sessions, which will run every week, are:

Tai Chi on Monday afternoons starting 3 November

Chair exercises on Thursday afternoons starting 6 November

Club auction raised £20

We had a Club Auction yesterday for Tuesday Club funds. 10 people attended and managed to raise £20 in total! Thank you to the members who took part.

Mavis announced that a deposit of £5 is needed for this year’s Christmas meal at the Mount on Wednesday 3 December. This deposit is non-refundable. Menus to follow soon.

Harvest Service 2025

Today 11 members attended this year’s Harvest Service led by Jean Lee. She was assisted by her husband Chris.

Members donated tins and other foodstuff, which will be donated to Compassion Acts.

Report on health conference in Liverpool

In July Signing Solutions held an event at the Liner Hotel in Liverpool, which some members of Southport Deaf Centre went to.

The event was attended by health professionals and members of the D/deaf community from across the Cheshire and Merseyside region. The aim of the event was to provide an opportunity to discuss the barriers that both sides face and put forward suggestions to improve the experience for both patients and staff.

The feedback from this event has been collated into a report, which has been shared with the senior leadership team at the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care Board.

Jack and the Beanstalk at the Little Theatre

There will be two BSL-signed performances of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Little Theatre in Southport this Christmas.

An interpreter is booked for Saturday 27 December at 5.30pm and Sunday 28 December at 2.30pm.

Seat prices are £16 each; under 14s and over 65s pay £14.

If you’re interested in going, contact the Box Office directly.

Edited 4.10.2025: changed start time for Saturday show

New date for Martin Mere BSL-signed walk

In June Martin Mere Wetland Centre announced their first BSL-signed guided walk. The next event will take place at 1pm on Saturday 6 September.

You can book for that walk here.

New lipreading course

See below for details of new lipreading course starting in August.