Another week with lots happening here at the centre!
On Monday the lip reading class is back on this evening from 4pm-6pm with Jill Bradshaw. Lip reading is a valuable skill, particularly for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have audio processing disorder. If you’d like to learn more about this class get in touch.
Voices Off British Sign Language Class is on this evening from 6.30pm-7.30pm. This laidback BSL class is open to all, whether you would like to start learning or would just like to practice with others, our door is open. For more information on this class please contact Allan at allan.simpson@falkirk.gov.uk.
Our Talk and Sign Group will be meeting for their January session from 7pm-9pm. We will be playing different games and board games! So if you have one you’ve been itching to play feel free to bring it along. Group costs £2 with Tea/coffee and snacks addtional.
On Tuesday our Centre User Group will be meeting from 10am-12pm. This group meets five times across the year and is a chance for Centre Users to feedback on their experiences at the centre, to hear what is happening at the centre, and have their chance to help shape our services going forward. We are open to new members and we are still looking for a Chair to lead this group!
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 OAP 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!
Also on Wednesday our Art Group will be on from 1.15pm-3.15pm. These sessions are led by art tutor, Val Martin, and cost £5 which covers materials and tutelage. As many of our group members have sight loss, many of the things we work on are tactile. There is an interpreter available 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.
We’re excited to be hosting the Falkirk LGBT+ Youth Group on Wednesday from 6pm-8pm. We will be speaking to the group about sensory awareness, showing them some of our accessible tech, and letting them have a go of our Sensory Room!
Thursday the Braille Class will return from 10.30am-12pm. This class is led by tutor Christine Moroney and runs weekly term time.
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 Macular Society will meet from 1.30pm-3.30pm. This group meet monthly, and are a social group for people with macular degeneration. This month, FVSC Group Coordinator Linsey will be giving a talk and information on what the centre has to offer. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. For further information on this group, please contact Iona on 07517 543 998.
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 8-12 year olds Youth Group will meet from 6pm-7.15pm this evening. 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!
Our older 13-16 year old Youth Group will meet this evening from 7.30pm-8.30pm. This session will be looking at what the group would like to do for future sessions, and what we can do to bolster numbers. If you are D/deaf or have sight loss then this is the group for you!
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.
If you are interested in learning more about any of our groups or would like to express interest please get in touch with Linsey at linseystocks@forthvalleysensorycentre.org or phone the centre at 01324 590888.
Have a great week!
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