BSL Taster and Deaf Awareness Events - Merthyr Tydfil
Mer, 19 Tach
|Dowlais Community Centre
Want to learn BSL? Join us for a FREE Taster session and Deaf Awareness event this November in Pontypridd. Spaces are limited—sign up today!
Time & Location
19 Tach 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
Dowlais Community Centre, Station Rd, Ivor St, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3LP, UK
About the event
Join us this November for a valuable series of free events designed to introduce you to the basics of British Sign Language and foster greater understanding of the Deaf community. These three-hour sessions (10 am to 1 pm) offer a relaxed, welcoming environment for anyone looking to break down communication barriers.
What You Will Gain From Attending
These sessions are specifically designed for the public, local businesses, and community members who want to interact more effectively and inclusively with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Introduction to BSL (The Taster): You'll learn some of the fundamental basics of British Sign Language, including:
The Fingerspelling Alphabet—the foundation for spelling names and places.
Basic conversational signs, such as greetings (Hello, Thank you, Please).