Happy New

Year to all
our readers


FIONA TRAN

Access to Work
Access to Work are changing the way that Deaf people get support. It is now more
difficult to get the support we need and it does not meet employment needs.
Please help us challenge this.
All we want for Christmas is Access to Work!
For information please see the campaign:
http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-changes-to-
access-to-work/



Cambridgeshire Deaf Association, 8 Romsey Terrace,
Cambridge CB1 3NH
Fax: 01223 411701 Voice: 01223 246237
Email: office@cambsdeaf.org Skype: cdassociation
Website: www.cambsdeaf.or


Winter 2013/2014
CDA NEWS

Deaf Clubs
Dates for your Diary.......



Cambridge Deaf Club
Cambridge Deaf Club is held on the 3
rd
Saturday of each month. The club meets at
8 Romsey Terrace, Cambridge and is open from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. For more
information please contact CDA (details on the front page)

Jan 18
th
(not at CDA), Feb 15
th
, Mar 15
th
, Apr 19
th


March and District Deaf Club
March and District Deaf Club is based at St Peters Church Hall, High Street,
March, Cambs. PE15 9JR We meet on the 1st Friday of every month at 7.00pm to
11.00pm. All are welcome more information from Godfrey Palmer, 47 Creek Road,
March, Cambs. PE15 8RE SMS 07801705659

Jan 3
rd
Feb 7
th
, Mar 7
th
, Apr 4
th


Peterborough Deaf Club
The club meets at the Kingfisher Centre, The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough. PE3
8DX on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 6.30pm to 10.30pm. For More
information email Simon Richardson: simon.richardson593@btinternet.com Msn
email address: poshdeafclub2011@live.co.uk


Jan 11
th
, Feb 8
th
, Mar 8
th
, Apr 12
th


Huntingdon Deaf/Hearing Club
All Deaf and Hearing people that are learning to sign, practice or polish up their
signing skills are very welcome. This is an informal social evening. Held at St
Barnabas Church, Medway Road, Huntingdon, Cambs., PE29 1SF on 2nd Friday of
each month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For more information, please contact CDA
(details on front page)

Jan 10
th
, Mar 14
th
, May, 9
th


CDA Social Club
All Deaf and Hearing people that are learning to sign, practice or polish up their
signing skills are very welcome. This is an informal social gathering and please see
list of dates for events near at the back of newsletter.
Please contact CDA for more information. (Details on front page)





CDA NEWS
MARCH DEAF CLUB
16 members of March and District Deaf Club went to a Christmas market in
Yorkshire weekend by Leger Holidays. On Friday 29
th
November 2013 people
were picked up from March and Kings Lynn and taken to Peterborough bus station.
Then a Leger Holiday Coach picked us up at 11.30am and we went to the
Christkindelmarket German market in Leeds for a few hours. We then went to the
Ibis Hotel for a 3 night bed and breakfast stay. We had dinner altogether in the
hotel later that evening. On Saturday we went shopping in Skipton and visited a
local market. We visited Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales for the Dickensian
Festival. Grassington is a lovely small village with many old buildings. The
Christmas market was very good with lots of interesting things to see. We
returned to the hotel. On Sunday we went to York for the St Nicholas Christmas
Fayre. It was fantastic. Market stalls, food stalls, funfair and a carousel. It was
good day. We went home the next day and we were very tired! Everyone said it
was a great weekend. (See photo in top).
On Friday October 4
th
2013 we had a social evening with games. There wasnt
many there because lots of our members went to EDDJ in Minehead for a holiday,
but we had an enjoyable evening.
We really enjoyed playing Rope quoits and Jenga on Friday November 1
st
2013.
Michael Manchett organized the Rope Quoits. Although it was not easy I managed
to win it. Hoorah! We also played Jenga organised by Pam and Dennis Pope. You
had to be very careful not to make the tower fall. It was hard! It was a draw
between pairs Emma Fordham with David Kettle and Janet Jefferson with Paul
Landford. Thanks to Michael, Pam and Dennis. (See bottom 2 photos above)
32 people came for the Christmas Dinner at the Oliver Cromwell Hotel on Friday
December 6
th

2013. It was a
lovely meal. We
played 3
Christmas games
and had a raffle.
Thanks to
Michael, John and
Elaine who
helped with the
games and raffle.
(See middle 5
photos above)










CDA NEWS
MARCH DEAF CLUB (Cont)
On January 3
rd
2014, due to bad weather, only 13 people attended we played
Whist Drive. David Cook won the game so well done to him. Despite the low
attendance, it was enjoyable evening.

Forthcoming events at St Peters Church Hall High Street March PE15 9JR
Friday January 3
rd
2014. Whist drive
Friday February 7
th
2014. Crazy putting and St Valentines night
Friday March 7
th
2014. Fantasy art exhibition by artist Jamie McCullough
Friday April 4
th
2014. 31
st
Annual General Meeting
GODFREY PALMER
Cambridge Deaf Club
We all are still going to CDA Deaf club as we want to meet deaf people and sign as
we don't get to see each other much. We are still playing different games and its
good fun.
Here is the new programme for 2013/14:
January 18th Deaf club closed as we will be out for New Year meal and quiz.
February 15th Darts
March 15th Give us a clue or Card Games.
Do come and join the fun.
HELEN PERRY
Peterborough Deaf Club
12th October
Doctor Deaf be visited Peterborough. His comedy is all about deaf medicine. Lots
of laughs and some very good magic. Some of his tricks were really unbelievable,
wow! He made you wonder how he did it!

9th September
Social evening to relax and chill out. We played one game called Fetch things and
bring it to me.

14th December
Christmas party, we played games and bingo and there were 10 winners of raffle
prizes. The raffle prizes ranged from 5 to 20. Jason Sharpe won 100 from
bingo. I'm happy to see lots of happy faces when we went home. We wish you all
a healthy, wealthy and happy new year from PDC!


CDA NEWS
Peterborough Deaf Club(Cont)

Jan 11th 2014: Game
Feb 8th: Name which capital?
March 8th: Kurling night.

Everyone is very welcome
SIMON RICHARDSON



Huntingdon Deaf & Hearing Club/BSL Friend Club
This year we have re-launched in a different format. We now have a Facebook
page and every other month we are going to meet somewhere different. We are
meeting at St Barnabus church on the second Friday of the month on the following
dates: 10th January, 14th March, May 9th, July 11th, September 12th, November
14th
On the alternate months we will be meeting in different places on different times.
The time and venue will be on the CDA website and our Facebook page. The first
will be the 11th February which is a Tuesday at the Barley Mow in Hertford at
7.30. The next will be the 11th April. We will be meeting in June, October and
December.
JANIE ANDERSON
The Christmas party was organised by Jan Smith who also provided mince pies,
tea and coffee. Lots of games by Janie including dressing up as Snowman. Janie
brought lots & lots of toilet rolls, two teams entered and Fiona was voted as best
dressed snowman, with tea cosy for a hat & foils from mince pies as buttons.
Everyone enjoyed the evening!
ELAINE HEATH
Cambridge Deaf Pub
Welcome to Cambridge Deaf Pub. I would like you to come along to meet new
people who are deaf and hard of hearing or hearing who can use BSL (British Sign
Language) at any level to warm up or get practice or just have fun. You're
welcome to join and meet up in the Cambridge Deaf Pub and also you can bring
your friends.
Cambridge Deaf Pub are planning to meet on the following dates at 7pm to 11pm.
25th January 2014
29th March 2014
31st May 2014
26th July 2014

Where:
Barrosh, 8 Market Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PF

If you want to ask any questions or contact me: adamlinsdell@ymail.com
ADAM LINDSELL



CDA NEWS
New BSL Pub meet Cambridge
Paul Langford and I, (Pam Pope), would like to let you know about a new BSL Pub
meet that will be happening. We plan to try out several pubs over the next couple
of months, (Bakers, Tivoli and Golden Hind), then ask those who have joined us
which is their preferred choice. After which we will then organise a regular
monthly pub meet at the preferred venue.
On January 7
th
a group of us enjoyed an evening in the first Pub on the list, The
Bakers on East Road. It was a fun evening with much catching up of Christmas
tales. Lots of others have already contacted me saying they hope to make it to
the other pubs on the list. All three pubs have wheelchair access.
The next pub to try will be at the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4
1SP on Thursday 6
th
February 2014. At the junction of Kingshedges Road and
Milton Road traffic lights. There is a large free car park accessed off Kingshedges
Road. Food is also served here. Mmmm, yum, chips.
Following that we will be at The Tivoli, 16 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AX
on Thursday 27th February 2014. Parking is along the road in front of the pub
and further up along the road in the meter bays which I believe are free in the
evenings. Food is also served here too. Mmmm, yum, more chips.
We hope you will join us and help us choose a favourite meeting place. Come
along, have fun, catch up with friends and make new ones
PAM POPE

CHAIRPERSONs REPORT
Happy new year to everyone reading the first newsletter in 2014. I am delighted
to start with good news. In December we were awarded a new contract with the
Council due to the hard work from all of the team at CDA. This means that we
dont need to worry about our basic funding for the next three years and we can
concentrate on continuing to improve everything we do at CDA.
I really enjoyed taking part in helping sign support the Christmas services and I
was delighted when Godfrey told me he understood all of my signing! We had fun
at the Huntingdon Deaf hearing group as well (see Elaines report). We are
relaunching that this year in a slightly different format. See later for details.
I am looking forward to a great 2014
JANIE ANDERSON

E petition for qualified communication support for Deaf
people
David Buxton states We are asking everyone to sign our e-petition at
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/58405 (see BSL video) urging the
government to require all public bodies by law to provide a deaf person with a
registered communication professional should they require it. If we get 10,000
signatures, the government has to respond formally. If we get 100,000
signatures, we can get a debate in the House of Commons about this. Please
sign the e-petition to get deaf people the decent communication support
they need.


CDA NEWS

Drop-In Dates for your Diary

Fenlands Drop-In
12pm to 2pm every month at The Christian Centre, Upwell Road, March, Cambs.
PE15 9DT. For further information please contact Michael Pape using CDAs
address or Telephone number (details on front page).

Jan 9
th
, Feb 13
th
, Mar 13
th
, Apr 10
th


Cambridge Deaf LunchTime Group
11.30am to 2.30pm every third Wednesday of each month at The Deaf Centre, 8
Romsey Terrace, Cambridge. For further information please contact CDA.

Jan 15
th
, Feb 19
th
, Mar 19
th
, Apr 16
th



Huntingdon Deaf LunchTime Group
12.30am to 2.30pm every first Thursday of each month at the Huntingdon library,
Princes street, Huntingdon. PE29 3PA
For further information please contact CDA.

Feb 6
th
, Mar 6
th
, Apr 3
rd
, May 1
st




Peterborough Deaf Drop in
Join us for Peterborough Deaf Drop-in at City College, Brooke Street,
Peterborough. PE1 1TU We meet on Wednesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm every two
weeks. There will be a Social Worker or a Social Services Support Worker at
theses sessions. We are in room JH11 which is on the right side at the end of
coffee counter

Jan 15
th
, 29
th
, Feb 12
th
, 26
th
, Mar 12
th
, 26
th
, Apr 9
th
, 23rd

Peterborough Deaf Coffee Morning
A good place to meet your Deaf friends. We meet at Ricos, Rivergate,
Peterborough. PE1 1EL on Monday 10.30
th
Juneam to 12.00pm every two weeks.
You will have to purchase your own drinks/food.

Jan 6
th
, 20
th
, Feb 3
rd
, 17
th
, Mar 3
rd
, 17
th
, 31
st
, Apr 14
th
, 28
th









CDA NEWS

Peterborough Deaf Drop in
Peterborough Deaf Drop In has set up a Face book group page to share our
information and photos. Our room has moved from JH2 to H11.
In October: Qadeers Hussain visited and talked about his Marathon Run
fundraising for Peterborough and District Deaf Children Society.
Every one was happy and pleased with Ruth Golden's talk about the new Advocacy
service to D/deaf people in Peterborough. Everybody asked questions and are now
aware of the differences between Sensory Services support and Advocacy. Some
people put their name down on the waiting list for Ruths support.
November was busy with planning and shopping for Christmas. Suzanne Foulstone
from Peterborough Deaf Club sold the
tickets for the Christmas party. Also the
PDDI group chose the Imperial Bento for
the Christmas meal.
December 50 people attended the
Christmas meal. Everybody was happy to
see each other and chatted with drinks
before they were enjoyed a delicious
meal. We had 10% discount, 2 different
starters and plenty of choice for the main
meal at Imperial Bento. At the end of the
night everyone went home with a full
stomach and happy memories, I hope!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY- ALL THE BEST FOR 2014
KY DAI

Huntingdon Deaf Lunchtime Group
This small Drop-in group is still going well. We have average attendance of ten
people. We have regular three Deaf Wheelchairs users attending this drop-in. The
Library is a good location because it is near to Bus Station and it is in the centre of
Huntingdon so it is easy for Wheelchair users make their own way without any
support. In September thirteen turned up and in October we had two birthday
celebrations, one for Tony Vanterpool and another one for Marion Gossland. We
brought cakes for them and we all sang/signed Happy Birthday.
JAMIE BILLAM

Cambridge Deaf Lunchtime Group
Attendance for this group was disappointing as just over ten people regularly
attended this monthly group. We hope to arrange an outing for this group with
other groups later this year. Like all of our other drop-ins, we have Support
workers available for Deaf People.
JAMIE BILLAM





CDA NEWS
Fenland Deaf Drop-in
On 12th December, Christine Tarrant and I arrived at Fenland Deaf Drop in for
Christmas party at The Christian Centre, Upwell road, March at 9.30am. Christine
Tarrant made good sandwiches, sausages rolls, cakes, with help by Terry and
Linda Murray and we opened at 11am.
We started lunch at 12.30pm with cup of tea/coffee and soft drink, after that we
have very good raffle prizes. Godfrey Palmer organised Bingo, very good money
prizes and good fun. I would like to thank Christine Tarrant for organising Fenland
deaf drop in Christmas Party, very happy, lots of laughs and of course Chat!! I
must thank all of you for bringing prizes for the raffle and thank you to Godfrey
Palmer for the Bingo and also Anna Snell for letting us use the big room for the
deaf drop in Party. Everybody enjoyed themselves.
I have now retired from Fenland deaf drop in, Christine Tarrant is now taking over.
Good Luck, and a Happy New Year to you all.
MICHAEL PAPE

Peterborough Deaf Coffee Morning
I am sure that most of you know that Debbie Powell has been unable to co-
ordinate the coffee morning at Ricos, due to health reasons.
Ann Ratcliffe has been filling in for Debbie on a voluntary basis and reporting back
to her.
It has been good to see the numbers have remained steady. The day that Debbie
was well enough to come to the coffee morning, it was so lovely to see a large
number of people turn up to see Debbie, and I am sure Debbie was happy to see
everyone as well.
Jamie will now find someone to take over from Ann on a temporary basis for the
time being.
I am sure you all would like to join with me in sending love and good wishes to
Debbie, during this difficult time for her and to wish her back to good health again
soon.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year.
ANN RATCLIFFE
Tea and a Sign Chat
Rebecca and Anna would like you to join
them for a cup of tea (or whatever drink
you prefer!) and a sign!


When: Saturday 18th January
2014, 2.30pm
Where: Waterstones
bookshop cafe, 22 Sidney
Street
Cambridge (in the city centre)

Any questions: Email Anna on
rickardanna@hotmail.com



CDA NEWS

Tea and a Sign Chat (Cont)

Here is the photo from October's Tea and Sign
and you can see that it is very well attended!
REBECCA ANDRO & ANNA RICKARD

Computer Training
Brendan Casey is available as a volunteer to
help deaf people with Computer training and
he is able to communicate on a One to One
basis using BSL. We have been very lucky to
have Brendan as it is very difficult to find
someone who has his skills in using computers as well as being able to use a
variety of different communication methods to meet a wide range of
communication needs! iPads are one of the things he can help you with help you
to understand how to get the best out of it. Please do let me know if you need any
help with understanding how to use a computer and I can arrange a training date
for you to meet Brendan Casey.
JAMIE BILLAM

Editors article
Happy New Year!
I hope you all had a good Christmas. Do you have a New Years resolution? For me,
I will try to not to eat too much food as I do not want my weight to go up again
and also I would be so happy if my beloved Hull City could finish in the top half of
Premier League!
Talking about not putting my weight up, I think it is important to exercise to keep
healthy and recently I got a new Samsung tablet for my Christmas present and
although I enjoyed using it, I realised that I must try not to use it often. You can
see information somewhere in the newsletter that we have set up a new
programme for CDA Social club with various activities, all linked with exercises
and BSL plus any communication to suit for all range of Deaf People. I really hope
this will go well in 2014.
Last early December we have been informed that we have been successful with
the Tender Bid which is really brilliant news for us all. We will be able to provide
Advocacy services in Cambridgeshire for Deaf People as of 1
st
April 2014. More
information will be in the next newsletter.
We are hoping to set up a new Deaf Drop-in at Ely soon for Deaf people in this
area. I will keep you informed.
Also I am hoping we can organise various activities for Deaf Awareness Week in
third week of May this year. Again we will keep you informed and we should be
able to give you lot of information in the next newsletter.
JAMIE BILLAM




CDA NEWS
The Supporting Deaf People Service
Supporting and empowering D/deaf people to have choice and control
over issues that arise in daily life to promote independence

Supporting People is funded from Cambridgeshire County Council to provide
support for D/deaf people in their homes to encourage independent living. We
work with people who are D/deaf, hard of hearing and Deafblind. We also have
vast experiences of working with D/deaf people who have an additional need,
which may include physical and/ or learning disability, mental ill health, and/ or
health problems.

We are able to visit individuals in their home or anywhere they feel safe to support
with varies issues. These issues may include:

Accommodation
Finances
Accessing services
Health
Social interaction
Developing new skills
Correspondence (Letters)
Providing information
Emotional support
Sign posting
Education and employment
Benefits
Family

The communication skills and experience of Support Workers for D/deaf people
enable them to build relationships of trust and confidence with clients and bring
specialist knowledge to bear on their problems. This relationship empowers
clients, raises their confidence and improves their sense of well being. We are
passionate about reducing isolation and enabling equality and inclusion across
services.

For more information or to make a referral please contact us on:

Tel: 01223 411778 Fax: 01223 411701
Text: 07895 072132 Helen Money 07902 281668 Ruth Godden
Email: helen@cambsdeaf.org ruth@cambsdeaf.org

Community Manager: Jamie Billam 07786 434700

Please note our Support Workers work part time so there may be a delay in
response times



CDA NEWS
Sensory Support Team, Peterborough Social Services
Sensory Support Service
2nd Floor, Town Hall
Bridge Street
Peterborough
PE1 1HF

General referrals 01733 747474
Sensory Duty Tel 01733 454448
Team Fax 01733 454445
Minicom 01733 454449
Text: 07917 133170

Email: ask@peterborough.gov.uk

Social care support for children who are D/deaf in
Cambridgeshire
We provide services to D/deaf and partially hearing children through staff skilled in
communicating with D/deaf people and who have a knowledge and understanding
of the Deaf community and Deaf culture.
There is specialist Social Workers who can work with you, your child, and other
agencies when you require advice, support and guidance to ensure your childs
needs are met. We can provide practical advice on all aspects of language and
communication, and can communicate using a variety of methods, including
British Sign Language.
Accessing the service
If your child is diagnosed with a hearing impairment, your paediatrician, GP,
audiologist, other professional or yourself can refer to social services for support,
using the contact details on this page.
Telephone: 0345 045 5203 (General enquiries)
Fax: 01480 376748
Minicom: 01480 376743
Text: 07901 226 356
Email: mary.godden@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Mary Godden:- Social Worker with D/deaf Children
Disabled Childrens Team
Box SS1012
Babbage House
Castle Park
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AT

BSL LEVEL ONE

One year course leading to the nationally accredited

Signature Level One Certificate.

COMMENCING: Wednesday 30
th
April 2014

Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Venue:- 8, Romsey Terrace, Cambridge CB1 3NH

Fax: 01223 411701 Voice: 01223 246237
Email: office@cambsdeaf.org


CDA NEWS
Cambridgeshire County Council Sensory Service Team
Amundsen House
Compass Business Park
Stocks Bridge Way
St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PR27 5JL

Referrals:
For an assessment call the Cambridge Direct Contact Centre on:
Tel:(voice) 0845 045 5221
Fax: 01480 498 066
SMS: (text) 07766 898 732
email: sensory.services@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
open for contact: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm & Saturday 9.00am -1.00 pm
For repairs: use the details above or text to the Sensory Duty Mobile on:
07717 618 735
For out of hours emergencies:
01733 234 72









CDA NEWS
Deaf church
Cambridgeshire Deaf Church
I have recently been appointed by the as Volunteer Co-ordinator for the Deaf
Community for the Anglican Diocese of Ely, for any information about services or
advice concerning Weddings, Funerals or Baptisms please contact me. Email:
jansmith22@btinternet.com or text 077593 633 774.
Soon I will make a website and Facebook page for Deaf church so all the details
are easy to find! Everyone very welcome, especially if you have never come
before!!
Regular BSL Sign-supported Sunday Services
Hemingford Grey, St. James Church PE28 9BN
www.churchbytheriver.org.uk
First Sunday every month 11am : All Together Worship, informal Service
Feb 2
nd
, Mar 2
nd
, Apr 6th
Second Sunday: Communion Service 11am:
Jan 12
th
, Feb 9
th
, Mar 9
th


Godmanchester, St. Annes School PE29 2AW
10.30am Informal Praise Service: Sunday
Jan 26
th
, Mar 23
rd
.
BSL Small Groups
Huntingdonshire Community Church Centre, High Street,
Huntingdon. PE29 3DP. Third Tuesday every month, 1pm to 3pm.
Relaxed time to ask questions about lifes BIG issues, chat and pray for your
needs/situation. Plenty of Tea/Coffee/Biscuits!!
Jan 21
st
, Feb 18
th
, Mar 18
th

NEW at CDA.. First Wednesday every month 11am. Looking at Bible stories
on the topic People Jesus met Tea/Coffee/Biscuits provided, please bring a
packed lunch to eat together afterwards.
Feb 5
th
, Mar 5
th
, Apr 2
nd

BSL Caf Church
A Get-together for Deaf Christians, family and friends.
Parish Centre/Coffee shop. High Street. Hemingford Grey. PE28 9BJ
1.30pm for 2pm start until 4/4.30pm.
Short Visual Bible talk
Songs and prayers
Lots of Tea, Coffee and Cake
Bring something to share for tea.
Sunday 19
th
Jan : The 3 Wise Men
Sunday 13
th
April : Easter
Sunday 20
th
July : Deaf Church Day Out


CDA NEWS

Sign Post
Deeping Baptist Church, 42 Bridge Street, Deeping St James,
Peterborough, PE6 8HA
All at Sign Post send our greetings for 2014. We invite you to our monthly deaf meetings

At Sign Post.
At deaf church services.

Sign Post

Doors open at 5.30pm close around 10pm.
A time for games, to socialise or for demonstration talks.
Afterwards, a time to share Gods Word from the Bible.

Please bring your sandwiches for tea at 6pm. We provide tea and coffee.

Social programme

Saturday 25
th
January - Indoor games.
Saturday 22
nd
February - Guess the Bible places.
Saturday 29
th
March - Crafts with buttons.
Saturday 26
th
April - A talk about a man called brother Andrew.
Saturday 31
st
May - Sign Post special church meeting. (Doors open at 3pm)

For more information about Sign Post please see Sign Post website for latest events and
news - //sites.google.com/site/signpostdeeping

Deaf services

Sunday 12
th
January.
Sunday 9
th
February.
Sunday 9
th
March.
Sunday 13
th
April.
Sunday 11
th
May.

Please see leaflets shown for more
details about deaf services. January
and February services are shown for
example.

Both meetings are Sign language
supported. Live typing and loop system also included.

Feel free to come we shall be pleased to see you!
NIGEL FRISBY












































CDA NEWS




Advocacy Service for D/deaf
People in Peterborough
Advocates take action to
support people to:

Express their views and wishes
Secure their rights
Have their interests represented
Access information and services
Explore choices and options


An advocate can work with you to:

Represent you in meetings and
communicate your views to other
professionals
Find information so you can
understand your choices and sort
out problems by making decisions
Know about your rights and make
sure they are respected
Make a complaint if you are not
happy about something
Feel more confident and in control
of your life

What issues can we support
you with?

Health Services
Social Services
Housing
Complaints
Employment
Education
Legal issues
Prison
Police
Family issues

Advocacy is about supporting people to express their views
and concerns, ensuring they understand their rights so they
can make informed decisions about their lives

For more information or to make a referral please contact Ruth Godden:

Tel: 01223 411778 Fax: 01223 411701
Mob: 07902 281668
Email: ruth@cambsdeaf.org

Please note Ruth works part time so response times may be delayed

CDA NEWS









CAMTAD is changing its name to Cambridgeshire Hearing Help

CAMTAD is celebrating 35 years of the local charity by changing its name from 1
st

January 2014 to Cambridgeshire Hearing Help. It has been felt for some time
that our name hampers us from getting instant recognition for what we do and the
people we work for. After a thorough consultation exercise in which we received
many colourful and witty suggestions for the new name we went for a straight
forward one that describes what we do and where we do it.

We now run hearing help sessions in 42 venues in Cambridgeshire. We have
taken over two sessions in Fenland and hope to increase our presence there in the
coming year. At these drop-in sessions volunteers offer advice on any aspects of
hearing loss and maintain NHS hearing aids by distributing batteries and cleaning
and retubing aids. There is also a service to housebound people and those living
in residential care. It is not generally recognised that hearing aids need
maintenance every 3 6 months when the small plastic tube that links the mould
with the mechanical part needs to be replaced to maintain the quality of sound.
By keeping hearing aids in good condition with routine maintenance available
locally, hearing loss becomes a minor inconvenience not a major barrier to
communication. This helps to keep people sociable and makes a significant
contribution to their quality of life. We also offer a telephone advice service, talks,
training and information on hearing help assistive technology.

Cambridgeshire Hearing Help will continue to work with partners. It is by working
together to create a holistic support network that we can protect the vulnerable
people we work for. Some of our volunteers also work for partner organisations
and we are happy to welcome any newcomers on our volunteer training courses.

Frances Dewhurst, Director
Cambridgeshire Hearing Help 01223 416141
Charity Reg 1154041
(Our new e-mail addresses and website are not yet live so we can still be
contacted on admin@camtadcambs.org.uk or via the website
www.camtadcambs.org.uk




CDA NEWS
CDA Social Club
March 29
th
Improv Comedy Night at Peterborough
March 30
th
BSL Walk at Gazeley/Dalham/Moulton 11am
April 27
th
BSL Walk at Houghton 10.30am
June 1
st
BSL Walk at Swavesey 10.30am
June 20
th
Treasure Hunt at St Ives 7.00pm
Sept 6th Table Tennis tournament at CDA
Oct 11
th
Quiz Night at CDA

To be arranged Go Kart, Dog racing in Peterborough, Tenpin Bowling













IMPROV COMEDY
Peterborough!

MC: Vladimirs
Krumins

Comedian Jason
Sharpe plus four
more comedians!

29th March 2014
Ticket price: to be confirmed

Doors open 6pm Show starts 7pm

Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF.

Keep checking Facebook and CDA website for more information