Author Archives: Justin Smith
Hearing Impaired Support Scheme needs Admin Volunteer
Sharing in support of the Hearing Impaired Support Scheme (HISS) who are seeking an Admin Volunteer.
Bristol Deaf Art Group
Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People is pleased to share this wonderful video below featuring the members of the Bristol Deaf Art Group. They talk about their relationship with art and their experience over eight sessions, led by James Banks. The group formed as a result of CfD’s Small Community Grant scheme, and […]
Hard of Hearing Support Group – July 2026
We were pleased to host Alice Honour, Specialist Audiologist from Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, at our Hard of Hearing Support Group session on 29th July 2026. Alice gave an overview on the following: – What happens in an audiology appointment – Different hearing aid programmes and settings – Bluetooth and Auracast The group had many […]
*UPDATE* A message from the trustees and staff of CfD
As requested by the family, we are sharing details of the funeral and celebration of the life of Jo Stevens. Jo’s funeral will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday 8th September at Higher Ground Meadow, Hackney, Corscombe, Dorset DT2 0QN. If you would like to attend the funeral and reception please contact Marcus by email […]
Bristol Disability Pride Day 2026
CfD had the pleasure of working alongside Bristol Disability Equality Forum (BDEF) to support Bristol City Council’s Disability Pride event 2026 which was held on Saturday 20th June. The event brought together disabled and deaf people, along with allies, to share their insights on how accessibility at City Hall could be improved. BSL interpreters and […]
CfD Quiz Night 2026
Join us for a Quiz Night at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall. Our event will have BSL interpreters, live captions, and hearing loop system. See our video and poster for more information. Come along for a fun evening of quiz questions, friendly competition, and prizes. Bring your friends and enjoy a relaxed, social night. Cost: £10 per […]
Spotlight: Bristol Deaf 50+ Group
This shows just how cherished and important this group is to everyone who attends. The group meet weekly for bingo, socialising, and various interesting information sessions, all helped by funding from The Quartet Foundation through 2025. The group talk about fond memories of the group in the video, and explain why they keep coming back […]
Stroke Association information session
Learn about stroke and share your views. Join the Stroke Association for a talk on Monday 11th March 2024. 12:30pm – 2:30pm at The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ BSL interpreters and live captions will be provided.
Be a Side by Side volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Society
The Alzheimer’s Society are looking for BSL volunteers to visit an individual who is Deaf and living with a diagnosis of dementia in the Bedminster area of Bristol. If you are interested or know someone else that may be interested, please apply here. Alternatively you can email sophia.simlat@alzheimers.org.uk if you have any queries, or via […]
Talk to Healthwatch Bristol event
On Tuesday 20th Feb, not only will we have our usual CfD coffee morning running, we will also have a representative from Bristol Healthwatch come along to gather your feedback, whether good or bad, about your experiences at hospitals, dentists, GP’s etc.