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The Grapevine Newsletter -July 2009
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Deaf with Parkinson's disease - TV Programme
Camilla Arnold, a television production researcher is looking to find people who have been suffering from Parkinson’s disease-perhaps you are newly diagnosed or else experienced at managing it. She would love to talk to you and find out your personal view-to raise awareness in both the deaf and hearing communities.
Camilla will be filming during July and early August so please contact her now!
To take part please contact Camilla by email: camilla@remark.uk.com
Camilla Arnold Production Researcher
Remark!
13/14 Greenwich Quay
Clarence Road
Greenwich
London SE8 3EY
Telephone: 020 8691 0210
Website: www.remark.uk.com
Information sourced from the deafzine website: www.deafzine.co.uk.
Mobilease at ASDA stores
Just a quick reminder, Mobilease is a specialist organisation which stocks mobility products for easier daily tasks. Their product ranges from foldaway wheelchairs, jar/bottle openers, raised toilet seats and much more. You can now buy most of their products in some ASDA stores. Currently there are two stores in Leicestershire:
Hinckley - Barwell Lane, Hinckley, LE10 1SS. Phone: 01455 636145.
Leicester - Narborough Road South, Braunstone, LE3 2LL. Phone: 0116 281 5000.
For more information on Mobilease and their products please visit the website on: www.mobilease.co.uk.
Please let us know if you have purchased a Mobilease product, what’s it like, were you pleased with the quality, and how much did you pay for your product? Would you recommend Mobilease products to a friend?
Next Force4Change Meeting
The Force4Change Conversation is accessible on the Grapevine and we would like to encourage all of our users to have their say and welcome your comments from previous meetings.
The next Force4Change meeting will be held on:
Saturday 25th July, 11am - 3pm,
Action Deafness, 135 Welford Road, Leicester.
A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
For further information please contact:
Liz Harrison on 07525 233 863
Email: force4change2008@yahoo.co.uk
Force4Change (Grapevine Chatroom)
Interesting topics
Become a Grapevine Moderator!
If you’ve enjoyedusing TheGrapevine thus far, why not think about becoming a moderator? It’s easy, fun and a great way to get involved. You don’t need any special qualifications, though it would help if you have agood grasp of the English languageand a sense ofhumour! Almost anyone can join our team of already great moderators – all you need to do iscontact us.
Being a moderator is about helping to keep the Grapevine in tiptop shape. It involves coming up with topicsof conversation that will help keep thechat moving along at a constant pace, ideally you should be visiting The Grapevine at least once a week (but preferably much more often!).At the moment, we are only looking for regular Grapevine users to become moderators.
Being a moderator is much more than being a "hall monitor." Moderators are active members of The Grapevine community who are devoted to maintaining a safe, fair and fun space for everyone. You would also welcome new members and help them feel at ease.Wewant your help to be able to continue providing the excellent service that you currently find inThe Grapevine.
Main tasks as a Grapevine Moderator:
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If this sounds appealing to you, simplycontact us and we will send you more information about becoming amoderator or visit this page for more information and to apply online: www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine/grapevine_become_moderator.htm. It’s that simple!
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