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Deaf-initely Women is a group of deaf women who give each other emotional resilience to cope within their working and family lives. We provide opportunities for deaf women to gain confidence in trying new experiences. We are all ages from 16 - 80 and have varying degrees of deafness and communication needs.

24/03/2026

Throwback Tuesday 💜

Last week, we held a beautiful pebble painting workshop at Riverside Garden in Belper as part of a creative art therapy session.

Participants expressed their feelings by painting on pebble stones, then releasing them into the river—symbolically letting go of past emotions. 🌊

A truly calming and meaningful experience for all involved.

24/03/2026

We are looking for a Communication Support Worker (CSW) to start ASAP.

Is this you?

📍 Based in Belper, Derbyshire
📅 Regular days / ad hoc work
💼 Paid through Access to Work

Role:

Supporting Deaf and Deafblind women at Deaf-initely Women
Assisting with communication and daily tasks

Requirements:

High level of English
Ability to proofread reports and emails
Confident answering phone calls
BSL Level 3+ (essential)
Confident hearing female applicants only

Interested?
📱 Text: 07415 795 682
📧 Email: tia@deafinitelywomen.org.uk

24/03/2026

✨Have you booked your place? 1-1 guiding skills workshop✨

FREE for Deaf-initely Women volunteers

Want to learn how to confidently guide someone who is deafblind, blind, or has sight loss?

Join us for a practical, hands-on session where you will:• Practice safe guiding techniques indoors and outdoors• Learn tips to create a comfortable, positive experience• Build confidence and develop valuable new skills

📅 Friday 27th March 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM(Arrive from 9:30 AM for registration & a cuppa ☕)

📍 Derby Deaf Club 39 Parker Street Derby, DE1 3HX

📞 Book your place:☎️ NGT/Text Relay: 18001 01773 828233📱 Text: 07421 827162📧 liz@deafinitelywomen.org.uk

🎟️ Or book via Eventbrite: https://zurl.co/Ya9lQ

21/03/2026

Launching this Sign Language Week 🤟

Booking now OPEN for our FREE 5-week introductory BSL course for hard of hearing, deaf, deafblind, and hearing women.

🗓 Dates: Thursday 30th April, 7th May, 14th May, 21st May and 28th May (all sessions MUST be attended)
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (2 hour sessions)
📍 Location: Deaf-initely Women Office, Strutts Community Centre, Belper DE56 1UU

🎟 Book your place via Eventbrite:
👉 https://zurl.co/Gf218

📞 Telephone (NGT / Text Relay): 18001 01773 828233
📲 Text: 07421 827162
✉️ Email: info@deafinitelywomen.org.uk

20/03/2026

☕Do you live in South Derbyshire?☕

Why not join our friendly monthly drop-in coffee morning for a cuppa and catch up next week?

📍Sweet Caroline Café, Sharpe’s Pottery, Swadlincote DE119DG (drinks and food are available to buy)

📆 Friday 27th March 2026

🕛10.30 am - 12.30 pm

For deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing women only

Hope to see you there 😀

20/03/2026

💷 Debt Awareness Week: 16–22 March

Our advocates are here to support you to express your views, wishes, and feelings about important decisions and situations affecting your life.

We can help if you’re facing:
🏠 Housing issues
📄 Benefits appeals or tribunals
🏥 Social care or health needs
⚖️ Discrimination
🏦 Banking issues
📉 Rent arrears
💸 Debt and cost of living challenges

📩 Get in touch to find out more:
📧 advocacy@deafinitelywomen.org.uk
📱 Text/Video/WhatsApp: 07960 056746

🔗 Learn more: https://zurl.co/EGmts
🔗 Debt Awareness Week info: https://zurl.co/6Zgtv

💜 We offer general advocacy across a range of issues and can signpost you to other services if needed.
You are not alone — remember together, we are stronger.

19/03/2026

✨ NEW EVENT ✨

FREE for Deaf-initely Women volunteers

Want to learn how to confidently guide someone who is deafblind, blind, or has sight loss?

Join us for a practical, hands-on session where you will:• Practice safe guiding techniques indoors and outdoors• Learn tips to create a comfortable, positive experience• Build confidence and develop valuable new skills

📅 Friday 27th March 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM(Arrive from 9:30 AM for registration & a cuppa ☕)

📍 Derby Deaf Club 39 Parker Street Derby, DE1 3HX

📞 Book your place:☎️ NGT/Text Relay: 18001 01773 828233📱 Text: 07421 827162📧 liz@deafinitelywomen.org.uk

🎟️ Or book via Eventbrite: https://zurl.co/Ds3TQ

19/03/2026

🛑UPDATE 🛑- Postcode for deafblind drop in event today is S40 2WH

Spire Walk Business Park, Braidwood Way Chesterfield

17/03/2026

💙 Sign Language Week 2026

Today we’re proud to Wear it Blue — showing solidarity, allyship, and support for Deaf-led change across the UK.

🔵 Blue is a key colour of the Deaf flag, a global symbol of Deaf identity, pride, and unity.

17/03/2026

Happy Sign Language Week! 🤟

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news —after Easter, we’ll be launching a FREE 5-week introductory BSL course for deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing women.

🗓 Starts: Thursday 30th April
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Deaf-initely Women Office, Strutts Centre, Belper

Stay tuned for the booking link and more details—coming soon!

17/03/2026

🌞 Today - and the sun is shining 🌞

17/03/2026

🌞TODAY - The sun is shining! - fancy the morning out? book a ticket online now! 🌞

🛑BSL/voiceover/captions🛑

🎨 Pebble Painting in the Park
Unleash your creativity and turn simple pebbles into colourful little masterpieces! Join us for a relaxed, laughter-filled session hosted by Liz Corbett, Art Therapist (pre-registered) 💛

📍 Belper River Gardens
🗓️ 17 March 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Bring a rug or camp chair, pack some lunch 🥪 or treat yourself at the Riverside Café afterwards ☕

Whether you paint your feelings or splash on joyful colour, it’s all about expression, connection, and enjoying the moment together 🌿

🎟️ Limited spaces – book now on Eventbrite:
https://zurl.co/IF5fL

💜 Free for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing women

📲 NGT / Text Relay: 18001 01773 828233
📱 Text: 07421 827162
✉️ Email: info@deafinitelywomen.org.uk

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Strutts Community Centre, , Derby Road
Belper
DE561UU

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Website

http://deafinitelywomen.org.uk/

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Deaf charity for deaf and hard of hearing women in Derbyshire

*Highly Commended East Midlands Charity Awards 2020!*

Deaf-initely Women is a group of deaf and hard of hearing women who give each other emotional resilience to cope within their working and family lives. We provide opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing women to gain confidence in trying new experiences. We are all ages from 18 - 80 and have varying degrees of deafness and communication needs.

We also arrange and organise many events, workshops, courses and opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing women together.

It’s free to sign up, to get the most updated news, volunteers, opportunities and forthcoming events - https://www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/join-deaf-initely-women/

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