There is still a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet! To enter all you need to do is buy 1 strip for £1 or 6 strips for £5! Raffle will be drawn at the end of the month.
On Monday the lip-reading peer support group will be on from 11am-1pm. This group is for people who would like to practice their lip-reading in a quiet social environment.
Unfortunately the Lip Reading class is cancelled this evening due to tutor illness.
Voices Off British Sign Language Class is on this evening from 6.30pm-7.30pm. This is a laidback way to learn and practice BSL. If you are interested in learning more about this particular group please contact Allan at allan.simpson@falkirk.gov.uk. This class is free.
The Talk and Sign Group will meet from 7pm-9pm this evening for their Easter Celebrations! This group meets on the third Monday of each month, and do a range of different activities both in the centre and out and about.
On Tuesday our Book Group will meet from 10am-11am to discuss ‘Three Things About Elsie’ by Joanna Canon. This group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, and source their books from RNIB Talking books and local Library services. We are always open to new members!
IT Classes are on as usual on Tuesday from 1pm-3pm, and 3pm-5pm, Thursday 1pm-3pm (this is a college class with no spaces at present), and Friday 1pm-3pm. These classes are for anyone who might want to learn more about computing, Tom can help with any IT queries, including accessibility around tablets and phones. Classes cost £5 per session.
Wednesday our BSL Group will meet at their usual time from 12.30pm-2.30pm. This group is for deaf BSL speakers, and they love a bit of Bingo as well as a good old blether!
The Art Group will be in on Wednesday from 1.15pm-3.15pm. These sessions are open to everyone, and do focus on tactile artworks, led by Val Martin. Sessions cost £5. An interpreter is provided for these sessions.
Slimming World also meet on Wednesday from 5pm-7pm, drop in is available. For more information on this group please contact Sandra on 07803 172441.
On Thursday the Braille Class will be back after the Easter holidays from 10.30am-12.30pm. This is a college class tutored by Christine Moroney. If you are interested in learning Braille and would like to be considered for next year’s college class please get in touch.
The FVSC Volunteer led Voices off class will meet from 11am-12.30pm. This group is open to anyone who would like to learn or practice British Sign Language. They will now be meeting weekly. There is no fee for this group.
The braveheart group will be leaving for the usual walk from the sensory garden at 11.30am-12.30pm. This is a leisurely walk around the local area lasting approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Guides are available.
Our Youth Group meet from 6pm-7.15pm and will be going swimming at the Mariner Centre! If you are D/deaf or have sight loss or are the friend or family of someone with D/deafness or sight loss then this is the group for you! New participants welcome.
The Deaf Club meets on Friday for their usual session from 7pm-10pm.
A reminder as well that the Sensory Room is open to the public every day for one hour sessions, these cost £6 regardless of area travelled from, to book contact Rowan at 01324 590888 or sensory@forthvalleysensorycentre.org.
Have a great week!
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