OUR EVENTS
We have a wide range of events running throughout the year, with something for everyone. If you have any questions about our events please contact us.
New Interactive Family Sign Course
New Family Interactive Sign Course
New Family Interactive Sign Course, designed for families of deaf children with no previous British Sign Language (BSL) experience.
Suitable for parents, carers, and children under 10, this fun and practical course helps families learn BSL together through games, storytelling, role play, and everyday activities.
The course includes:
- 2 face-to-face sessions (Elmfield School for Deaf Children, BS7 0PU)
- 2 live Zoom sessions
- 1 family learning trip to practise signing in real-life situations
Dates:
Saturday 12th September 10-11.30am -Elmfield School
Monday 14th September 5.30-6.15pm -Zoom
Saturday 19th September 10-11.30am -Elmfield School
Monday 21st September 5.30-6.15pm -Zoom
Saturday 26th September 10-12pm -Bristol Zoo Project
Topics include:
- BSL alphabet (fingerspelling)
- Greetings and introductions
- Family signs
- Colours
- Numbers
- Clothes
- Food and drink
- Animals
- Feelings and emotions
- Weather
- Daily routines
- Places to visit, including parks, zoos, shops, cafés, and restaurants
- Simple everyday conversations
Families will build confidence communicating using BSL in a relaxed, supportive, and interactive environment while enjoying learning together.
Please note: Families should only register if they can attend all five sessions, as each session builds on the previous one.
FOR ALL EVENTS
It is essential that all of our events and activities are enjoyable, welcoming and inclusive to all and we rely on all of our families who attend to ensure this is the case. For all our family events parents will be expected to be responsible for their children at all times to ensure we have a respectful, safe and inclusive environment. If there are any concerns or anyone does not feel this is the case please approach either staff or trustees who will always be available at all events.
FOR NEW FAMILIES
If it is your first time attending an event or you don’t know anyone else attending, please let the organisers know and they will link you with another parent as part of our buddy system.
FOR STAFF
If you are available to work at an event, please email Helen at helen@fcdc.org.uk, stating the event you are interested in.