Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People

Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing People across the Wakefield District We provide equipment to enable independence, improve well-being and reduce risk.

Wakefield Deaf Society is a specialised service concerned with the needs of deaf and hearing impaired people throughout the Wakefield Metropolitan District. We provide support with mail translation, booking interpreters, making telephone calls and other low level issues you may need support with.

Let's Walk next week!Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA, all ages welcome 😊 Bring a friend, your buggies, walkers, and scooters...
04/02/2026

Let's Walk next week!

Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA, all ages welcome 😊
Bring a friend, your buggies, walkers, and scooters.

📆 Wednesday February 11th
⏱️ Walk begins at 1:30pm (meet from 1:15pm)
📍 Meet: Thornes Park carpark, outside Leisure Centre.

See you there!
Questions? Get in touch:
📧 activities@wakefielddeaf.org.uk
📱 07599 905 769

Join us at the Deaf Society to meet with a Disability Employment Advisor to discuss employment options, job searches and...
03/02/2026

Join us at the Deaf Society to meet with a Disability Employment Advisor to discuss employment options, job searches and Universal Credit.

Make an appointment with Lisa: 07821 000 470

📌 Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People, 7 South Parade, Wakefield WF1 1LR
📅 Wednesday, February 4th
⏰ 10am - 12pm

📱Struggling with using your phone? 💻Want to get more out of your devices? 🤔Or just have questions? Get in touch with Ton...
03/02/2026

📱Struggling with using your phone?
💻Want to get more out of your devices?
🤔Or just have questions?

Get in touch with Toni to book a 1 to 1 tech support session!👩‍💻

Find out more or book your session:
📨 activities@wakefielddeaf.org.uk
📱 07599 905 769

We had a ball at our Deaf Under 18's event at the end of January 🎳Thank you to everyone who brought their A-game for Bow...
02/02/2026

We had a ball at our Deaf Under 18's event at the end of January 🎳

Thank you to everyone who brought their A-game for Bowling & Burgers 🍔😄

📆 We have lots going on this February to chase away the cold and winter blues! Get the dates in your calendars and check...
02/02/2026

📆 We have lots going on this February to chase away the cold and winter blues!

Get the dates in your calendars and check out individual event posts for more details.

Questions? Get in touch:
📨 activities@wakefielddeaf.org.uk
📱 07599 905 769

Strike up a conversation at our monthly Ten Pin Bowling event! 🎳All deaf and hard of hearing adults welcome. Game to be ...
28/01/2026

Strike up a conversation at our monthly Ten Pin Bowling event! 🎳
All deaf and hard of hearing adults welcome. Game to be purchased.

📆 Wednesday February 4th (First Wednesdays of the month)
⏰ 1pm Bowl (Meet at 12:45 at the bowling entrance)
📌 Ten Pin, Xscape Yorkshire, Colorado Way, Castleford WF10 4TA

Queries? Get in touch with Toni:
📨 activities@wakefielddeaf.org.uk
📱 07599 905 769

🦻Join us next Tuesday for February's Hard of Hearing Cuppa Club!☕Does your hearing make it difficult to join in conversa...
27/01/2026

🦻Join us next Tuesday for February's Hard of Hearing Cuppa Club!☕

Does your hearing make it difficult to join in conversations?
Are you adjusting to wearing hearing aids?
Come meet us for a coffee and a chat.

📆 Tuesday February 3rd 2026
⏰ 10:30am - 12:30pm
📌 Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People, 7 South Parade, Wakefield, WF1 1LR

Questions? Get in touch:
📨 activities@wakefielddeaf.org.uk
📱 07599 905 769

We had a wonderful time reminiscing over coffees last week! ☕Though some were camera-shy, we all had a great time sharin...
26/01/2026

We had a wonderful time reminiscing over coffees last week! ☕Though some were camera-shy, we all had a great time sharing stories and comparing childhoods.

Hope to see you at next month's Coffee & Chat 😄👇

📆 Thursday February 26th
⏰ 2pm
📌 Tilly's Kitchen @ Junction 32, Tomahawk Trail, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4FR

Questions? Get in touch with Toni:
📨 activities@wakefielddeaf.org.uk
📱 07599 905 769

We had a ball at our first Adult's Ten Pin Bowling session last week 🎳A special thank you to Chervene and Tracy for the ...
15/01/2026

We had a ball at our first Adult's Ten Pin Bowling session last week 🎳

A special thank you to Chervene and Tracy for the cake 😋

Join us next time on February 4th at 1pm! All deaf and hard of hearing adults welcome. Game to be purchased.

📆 First Wednesdays of the month
⏰ 1pm Bowl (Meet at 12:45 at the bowling entrance)
📌 Ten Pin, Xscape Yorkshire, Colorado Way, Castleford WF10 4TA

Questions? Get in touch with Toni:
📨 activities@wakefielddeaf.org.uk
📱 07599 905 769

The time and day for soft play at Cheeky Monkey's is changing! 👇Under 5's, play and social 😊Sensory Loss (Hearing and Vi...
15/01/2026

The time and day for soft play at Cheeky Monkey's is changing! 👇

Under 5's, play and social 😊
Sensory Loss (Hearing and Visual) & CODA

📆 January Wednesday 28th
⏰ 12pm - 2pm
📌 Cheeky Monkeys Unit 4, 48 Grantley St, Wakefield WF1 4LA

To join us complete this form: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SKBP6E/

Questions? Get in touch!
📧 activities@wakefielddeaf.org.uk
📱07599 905 769

We have a new, quieter time for our Coffee & Chat meet ups at Tilly's! ☕Hope to see you there at 2pm on the fourth Thurs...
14/01/2026

We have a new, quieter time for our Coffee & Chat meet ups at Tilly's! ☕

Hope to see you there at 2pm on the fourth Thursday of each month 😄

📆 Thursday January 22nd
⏰ 2pm
📌 Tilly's Kitchen @ Junction 32, Tomahawk Trail, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4FR

Questions? Get in touch with Toni:
📨 activities@wakefielddeaf.org.uk
📱 07599 905 769

Join us at The Spring Cafe for lunch and a chat! 😋 📅Tuesday 20th January (Third Tuesday of each month)⏰ 1pm📌 The Sprin...
12/01/2026

Join us at The Spring Cafe for lunch and a chat! 😋

📅Tuesday 20th January (Third Tuesday of each month)
⏰ 1pm
📌 The Spring Cafe, 299 Barnsley Rd, Wakefield WF2 6EG
Example of prices: Paninis from £6.75, Jacket Potatoes from £4.95, Sandwiches from £3.50

Let us know where we should try next 👇

Questions? Contact Toni:
📧activities@wakefielddeaf.org.uk
📱07599 905 769

Address

7 South Parade
Wakefield
WF11LR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441924375958

Website

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GPADBQ/

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Wakefield Deaf Society is concerned with the well-being of Deaf, Deaf-blind and hearing impaired people throughout the Wakefield Metropolitan District. We provide equipment to enable independence, improve well-being and reduce risk.

We provide support with mail translation, booking interpreters, making telephone calls and other low level issues you may need support with. Social & Sports Club Opening Times: Saturday from 7:00 pm every month Bingo Nights (eyes down at 7:45 pm.) +50 Club (Darby & Joan) Every Thursday, enjoys fun and games and organised day trips throughout the year.

ICAN workshops please check our page for updates

User group provides direct input to service delivery and developments within public and statutory services and provides representation at various health and social care consultations