Our local Bristol community groups

Featured below are all of our Bristol local community groups, both funded and unfunded in association with the Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People. Please use the contact details below for further information on each of the individual groups or click the links in the headers to access their Web or FaceBook page.  If you  would like to start your own group then please contact our team on the details at the bottom of the page. 

Bristol City DFC

Play in local mainstream league and national deaf matches.

Contact:

bristoldfc@gmail.com

A rambling group for deaf/hard of hearing/BSL users who like to stay active and socialise. 

Every 4th Sunday 10.15 am for a 10:30 am Start

A youth club for deaf and hard of hearing young people in Bristol and surrounding areas, that organises regular meetings. 

Contact:

bristoldeafyouthclub@gmail.com

Socialising and playing board games 

Contact:

bslboardgames@gmail.com

Social group for Deaf people who are 50 years old and over. Join this group for weekly bingo, information sessions, and to meet old and new friends.

Supporting both Deaf people and their carers with dementia 

Contact:

Sandu Hellings and Committee group

admin@deaf-dementia.club

Informal meet up for men to access support, understanding and access to information surrounding their health.

Contact:

bristoldeafmenhealth@gmail.com

Open to deaf and hard of hearing people.  It’s a fun session for those wanting to access football in a more relaxed environment

Contact:

Steve Bent or Phil Clarke

Socialising, networking, talks, activities, sharing skills in a safe space.

Contact:

Becca Birtles and Claire Osbourne

bdhohwg@gmail.com

Worship in British Sign Language online and in person. 

Little Hands is a group for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and BSL parents in Bristol.

Activities, workshops, meet ups, sharing experiences

Contact:

Amy Mortimore

littlehandsbristol@gmail.com

Socialising and sharing skills.

Contact:

sewingsigning@gmail.com

An accessible space for deaf and hard of hearing people who enjoy arts and crafts.

Contact:

Joanna Stevens

For deaf and hard of hearing people to access and enjoy many different water sports activities.

Contact:

Coach_ollie@outlook.com

Inclusive sessions for families around Bristol and the South West. A unique opportunity to have BSL (British Sign Language) led sessions.

Contact:

littlefeetfootball@gmail.com

 

All female BSL (deaf or hearing) users are welcome. Join an accessible netball team. For fitness and socialising.

Anyone who is interested in playing should join the WhatsApp group (link in title above) to find out more information about the sessions. Booking is unnecessary and players are welcome to just turn up. More information can be found on the events calendar page.

Providing support to deaf children and deaf families – organising events and sessions

Contact:

admin@fcdc.org.uk

Monthly film discussion event for deaf and hearing audience

Deaf/hard of hearing/BSL users.  Social gathering, chance to catch up with friends and reduce isolation

Contact:

lucy.barron@deafplus.org

Deaf/hard of hearing/BSL users.  Social gathering, chance to catch up with friends and reduce isolation.

 

Deaf/hard of hearing/BSL users.  Social gathering, chance to catch up with friends and reduce isolation

Playing League matches on  Wednesdays (matches) & Sundays (training).