I can see the benefit of such badges but I'd cringe if I had to wear one myself. I guess I'd feel a bit goofy wearing one but my hearing aids are obvious...
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hardofhearinguk@...
Jun 6, 2008 10:55 am
Reminder from: hardofhearinguk Yahoo! Group http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/hardofhearinguk/cal Saturday Club at Southport Centre for the Deaf Saturday 7...
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Tony Crowley
pixel_writer
Jun 9, 2008 10:03 am
I wondered about deaf cyclists myself. And without seeming to 'label' ourselves with "deaf" in any obvious terms in print on the back of your cycling jacket,...
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Gareth Foulkes
garethfoulkes
Jun 9, 2008 10:23 am
Thanks for this idea regarding the "L" plate. I think I might have an answer now that will work in Wales, which is where I live. Because of the bilingual...
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darren thorman
blazinghotfire
Jun 9, 2008 11:57 am
hi Gareth hows things with you? have to say that if hearing aids isnt visual enough then we're in trouble - its not like they're earrings! its just a shame...
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ian_game
Jun 9, 2008 6:26 pm
I just saw a news item explaining how someone new to Oyster cards is being taken to court for not swiping in on the bus journey. Now what he did not realise...
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Christine Davis
jezjezuk
Jun 9, 2008 11:49 pm
there is a 'beep' when the card is swiped - but I cant hear that. Also there is a green light when it works successfully - I watch for that!! Also I travel on...
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pinktashasun
Jun 10, 2008 7:46 am
Hi Everyone! Its been so long since I have seen the Red Lion gang and I would love to come along and meet up with everyone! Are you meeting this Monday? If...
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mazza_1961
Jun 10, 2008 2:11 pm
Hiya Pinktasha, Hope you are well. New venue is SHIP near Fenchurch Street station. More details here ...
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Sarah
ciaosarah1881
Jun 10, 2008 7:27 pm
Hi Gareth, yes I understand what you are saying (re-badges) except for goofy? I've just started a new job in a shop & I'm in 2 minds as to whether or not I...
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Boo
boo_dicca
Jun 10, 2008 8:23 pm
I wear a badge which I had made myself at a local badge makers.... it is lilac, very pretty, has a "thumbs up" symbol and says "I lipread and use sign...
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Olukayode Ajala
mrkstuk
Jun 10, 2008 9:01 pm
Hi ben such a long time, so hi fils pinky and everyone on the badgey issue its a kindoff no win sitaution isnt it but wht about those who dont sign of course...
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pinktashasun
Jun 11, 2008 8:10 am
Hi Mazza Thanks for info, hope you are keeping well too. I will be there on Monday for a catch up! Pink ... hand ... monday of ... love ... thanks!...
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pinktashasun
Jun 12, 2008 5:22 pm
Does anyone happen to know Jane's email address or if she will be coming on Monday? I should be bringing a friend and she was interested in speaking to her....
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Charlie Swinbourne
cswinbourne
Jun 13, 2008 9:28 am
Hi all, I've just published an article about sign names for the BBC website 'Ouch!' along with a video of a few deaf people explaining their sign names - have...
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kathy.signsforsuccess
kathy.signsf...
Jun 13, 2008 10:04 am
Hi all, This message is for anyone working with young children (such as nursery nurses) who might be interested in a course which aims to use sign language to...
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hardofhearinguk@...
Jun 13, 2008 10:57 am
Reminder from: hardofhearinguk Yahoo! Group http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/hardofhearinguk/cal Saturday Club at Southport Centre for the Deaf Saturday 14...
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ian_game
Jun 15, 2008 8:23 pm
Hi, I know she uses this Yahoo ID: http://uk.profiles.yahoo.com/twinkletoes9992000 and if you do a search for 'twinkle' under the memebers on the left hand...
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Katherine Cooley
kcooley27
Jun 16, 2008 4:27 pm
First, let me introduce myself--I have been a lurker on this group for a few months now while my husband and I were preparing to move back to the UK. I'm...
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Charlie Swinbourne
cswinbourne
Jun 17, 2008 1:11 pm
Hi all, The next accessible play here at Soho Theatre is perfect for everyone who enjoys VISUAL theatre! As always, you can see all the info on our regular...
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Gareth Foulkes
garethfoulkes
Jun 18, 2008 9:16 am
Hi Katherine, I found the best approach for me was to embrace all new technology as it became available and to explore all available funding ...Access to Work,...
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tertrall
Jun 18, 2008 1:44 pm
ON SSD I haven't lost the hearing in one ear that long a period yet, but already I have had the "Well, you heard that all right!" response from some folk. This...
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andrew arthur
kernowandy
Jun 18, 2008 1:46 pm
So you're a tightwad? ... -- Andy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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hardofhearinguk@...
Jun 20, 2008 10:55 am
Reminder from: hardofhearinguk Yahoo! Group http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/hardofhearinguk/cal Saturday Club at Southport Centre for the Deaf Saturday 21...
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Deepa Shastri
deepgiggles
Jun 23, 2008 11:09 am
Hi, I have been asked to pass on the link to encourage as many people to come down to the festival, it is free and if you are in the area or planning to visit...
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Charlie Swinbourne
cswinbourne
Jun 26, 2008 2:24 pm
Hi all, For the past few months we've been raising money for the next part of the 'Four Deaf Yorkshiremen' films - by selling a special edition DVD of the ...
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Katherine Cooley
kcooley27
Jun 27, 2008 7:13 am
Thanks Gareth and others for your feedback! Very helpful. I have a couple of additional questsions: For blackberry/mobile phones, do you find that one service...
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hardofhearinguk@...
Jun 27, 2008 10:55 am
Reminder from: hardofhearinguk Yahoo! Group http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/hardofhearinguk/cal Saturday Club at Southport Centre for the Deaf Saturday 28...
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Gareth Foulkes
garethfoulkes
Jul 3, 2008 10:55 am
I'm with Orange but the cost of the Blackberry, internet access and emails are met through ATW and my employers. I just use a different mobile with pay as you...
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tinatanabug
Jul 3, 2008 4:17 pm
I didn't realise ATW would pay for a Blackberry - my employer bought mine for me. I have a Geemarc Screenphone and it works just like a Uniphone textphone, you...
