Tenpin Bowling Tournament in February 2014

Ladies winner Ruth Godden and Mens winner Godfrey Palmer

(See brief report in Editors page)
Deaf Awareness week/Forthcoming events
May 15
th
Ely Market Stall 10am- 3pm

May 21
st
A visit to Cambridge Fire Station
May 23
rd
Huntingdon Market stall (waiting to be confirmed)
June 10
th
Benefits/DLA/PIP talk at CDA 11am








Spring 2014
----NEWSFLASH----
CDA have new Services!!!!
Please see information at the back of the
newsletter

Find us on Facebook -- Cambridgeshire Deaf
Association

Follow us on Twitter -- @cambridgedeaf

Cambridgeshire Deaf Association
8 Romsey Terrace, Cambridge CB1 3NH
Fax: 01223 411701 Voice: 01223 246237 SMS office: 07584 425603
Email: [email protected] Skype: cdassociation
Website: www.cambsdeaf.org




CDA NEWS

Deaf Clubs
Dates for your Diary.......


Cambridge Deaf Club
Cambridge Deaf Club is held on the 3
rd
Saturday of each month. The club meets at
8 Romsey Terrace, Cambridge and is open from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. For more
information please contact CDA (details on the front page)

May 17th, Jun, 21
st
, Jul 19
th
, Aug closed, Sept 20
th


March and District Deaf Club
March and District Deaf Club is based at St Peters Church Hall, High Street,
March, Cambs. PE15 9JR We meet on the 1st Friday of every month at 7.00pm to
11.00pm. All are welcome more information from Godfrey Palmer, 47 Creek Road,
March, Cambs. PE15 8RE SMS 07801705659

May 2
nd
, Jun 6
th
, Jul 4
th
, Aug closed, Sept 5
th


Peterborough Deaf Club
The club meets at the Kingfisher Centre, The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough. PE3
8DX on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 6.30pm to 10.30pm. For More
information email address: [email protected]


May 10
th
, Jun 14
th
, Jul 12
th
, Aug 9
th
, Sep 13
th


Huntingdon Deaf/Hearing Club
All Deaf and Hearing people that are learning to sign, practice or polish up their
signing skills are very welcome. This is an informal social evening. Held at St
Barnabas Church, Medway Road, Huntingdon, Cambs., PE29 1SF on 2nd Friday of
every two month from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For more information, please contact
CDA (details on the front page).

May 9
th
, Jul 11
th
, Sept 12
th
, Nov 14
th


CDA Social Club
All Deaf and Hearing people that are learning to sign, practice or polish up their
signing skills are very welcome. This is an informal social gathering
Please contact CDA for more information. (Details on front page)
April 27
th
BSL Walk at Houghton 10.30am
June 1
st
BSL Walk at Swavesey 10.30am
June 20
th
Treasure Hunt at St Ives 7.00pm
Sept 6th Table Tennis tournament at CDA
Oct 11
th
Quiz Night at CDA
June !! Deaf Film Night at Key Theatre, Peterborough (Date to be
confirmed soon)
CDA NEWS
MARCH DEAF CLUB

On Friday February 7
th
2014 we had a lot of people come to play Crazy putting.
John Uren organized it and brought two different crazy putting games. Both games
had to be played to get the highest points to win. Michael Manchett was the
winner. Thanks to John Uren. To celebrate St. Valentines night we had a small
party. Also our club gave Ann Ratcliffe a 70
th
birthday cake for February 8
th
. We
cut and ate two different cakes in one evening. See photo of Ann We had to wear
coats because the central heating had broken down in the hall but no-one
complained.
On Friday March 7
th
2014 as I unlocked the front door of St Peters Hall I was
surprised to see the hall had been decorated in a nice bright colour. The heating
had been fixed and new flooring laid.(see photo N0 4). Artist Jamie McCulloughs
parents brought some of his work to display in a Fantasy Art Exhibition. He has
usher syndrome. His communicator guide is Emma Burrow. Using sign language
he spoke about his life and told how he creates pictures by computer. His pictures
were beautiful and he sold some on the night. It was a good evening.
Photos:- Top left, Michael who won crazy golf, Top middle, Jamie with Emma, Top
right, Anns 70
th
birthday cake, Bottom left, The audience and Bottom right,
Jamies fantasy pictures.

























David Cook who lives in Ely saw the Anne Frank Exhibition at Ely Cathedral. He
asked me and Madeleine Hampstead if our club and Fenland Deaf Drop-in would
like to visit the exhibition. Madeleine contacted someone at Ely Cathedral and

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MARCH DEAF CLUB(Cont)
they offered to guide us round the show free of charge on 2
th
February 2014. I
sent out leaflets and 15 of us went. It was a fantastic exhibition and we also
watched a DVD about the wartime diary of Annelies "Anne" Marie Frank one of
the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Thanks Madeleine for the
talk and interpreting.
Forthcoming events at St Peters Church Hall High Street March PE15 9JR
Open door at 7pm till 11pm
Friday May 2
nd
2014 Sid Follows Shove d Trophy. Play starts at 7.30pm
Friday June 6
th
2014 Social Evening and Games
GODFREY PALMER

Cambridge Deaf Club
On January 18th we went to The Green Man in Trumpington for meal to celebrate
the New Year and it was nice mealwe all enjoyed it. Then we went to Helens
house for cup of tea and chat.
On February 15th we played darts and it was great fun despite of the poor darts.
Steve Cooper won the game. We had nice cake with tea which Helen made.
March 15th the Deaf club was closed as most of us were out.
April 12th only 3 of us went to deaf club and we were very disappointed with the
number of people turned up. David Cook bought beautiful Easter cake for us.
Thanks to him and it was lovely. We played Beetle.

May 17th give us a clue
June 21st cheese and wine. Please let me know if you are coming.
July 19th picnic at Newnham at 5.00pm [depends on the weather]. Please bring
your food and drink with you.
August closed
September 20th social and UNO
HELEN PERRY

Peterborough Deaf Club
On 8th February, we played the game Which Capital City. I laid 26 different flags
and I wrote it down on bit of paper of the name of the country, capital and second
town and they have got to match them which is right.
On 8th March, Kurling night, Good to see lots
of people got involved. Good competitors
between Grandson (Will Palmer) and
Grandparent (Godfrey Palmer). Will had
beaten his Grandparent. Will Palmer also has
won the Kurling
On 12th April, Guess what food in the socks.
I have put 24 different foods in the socks
and people got to guess by feeling, smelling
the foods without seeing it. One person got the most right is 17/24, she got tiny
cup with easter egg. Well done to her.


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Peterborough Deaf Club (Cont)

On May 10
th
will be AGM. This is going to be my last AGM as I am going to step
down for a break after 2-3years and Sue Foulstone, Janet Stocks and Lana
Chapman are also going to step down too. I hope this Club will continue with new
team. I would like to say a big thanks to Sue Foulstone, Janet Stocks, Mohammad
Umar, Mujdad Malik and Lana Chapman for theirs good work and support for
Peterborough Deaf Club and good team work. Also big thanks to member and non-
member for visiting and supporting
Peterborough Deaf Club. If any one of you
who are interested to volunteer for
Peterborough Deaf Club then please do
come on and let us know on May 10th for
AGM. I wish Peterborough Deaf Club all
the best of luck. Thank you.
SIMON RICHARDSON











Huntingdon Deaf & Hearing Club/BSL Friend Club
We are meeting alternative months at the pub the Barley Mow on the high street
in Hartford and at St Barnabus Church. I am sorry for any confusion about when
we are meeting and where but we will be meeting at the church hall on FRIDAY
the 9th May, 11th July, 12th September 14th November at 7.30 until 9.30. This is
the second Friday of the month.
We are meeting on the second TUESDAY of the month at the Barley Mow on the
other months which is the 10th June, 12th August, 7th October and 9th
December. We are meeting at 7.30. There is good wheelchair access.
At Deaf pub we are just having a chat but when we are in the church hall we will
be playing games as usual.
JANIE ANDERSON





CDA NEWS

New BSL Pub meet Cambridge

Welcome to Cambridge Deaf meet.

We meet at Golden Hind once a month every third Thursday at 355 Milton Road,
Cambridge, CB4 1SP at 7pm

Dates are:

Thurs May 15th,
Thurs June 19th,
Thurs July 17th,
Thurs Aug 21st
PAM POPE & BRENDAN CASEY



CHAIRPERSONs REPORT
Hope you are enjoying this lovely spring weather. I have been enjoying looking at
the flowers and seeing the sunshine. Everyone is busy at the moment at CDA but
as you read the newsletter you will see everything that is going on. I am very
proud of what the staff are managing to achieve as well as all of our volunteers.
Well done everyone.
JANIE ANDERSON




In memory
It brings us much sadness to tell you that Doris Watson and Mark Sennett have
passed away. We send our condolences to their family and friends. All our love,
CDA staff.




Someones getting married!!!!

We would like to wish Christine Tarrant and Michael Pape much happiness in their
future together. Enjoy your very special day!
CDA staff sending love!





CDA NEWS

Drop-In Dates for your Diary


Fenlands Drop-In
12pm to 2pm every month at The Christian Centre, Upwell Road, March, Cambs.
PE15 9DT. For further information please contact Christine Tarrant using CDAs
address or Telephone number (details on front page).

May 22
nd
, Jun 12
th
, Jul 10
th
, Aug closed, Sept 11
th


Cambridge Deaf LunchTime Group
11.30am to 2.30pm every third Wednesday of each month at The Deaf Centre, 8
Romsey Terrace, Cambridge. For further information please contact CDA.

May 16
th
, Jun 18
th
, Jul 16
th
, Aug closed, Sep 17
th



Huntingdon Deaf LunchTime Group
12.30am to 2.30pm every first Thursday of each month at the Huntingdon library,
Princes street, Huntingdon. PE29 3PA
For further information please contact CDA.

May 1
st
, Jun 5
th
, Jul 3
rd
, Aug closed, Sept 4
th


Peterborough Deaf Drop in
Join us for Peterborough Deaf Drop-in at City College, Brooke Street,
Peterborough PE1 1TU. We meet on Wednesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm every two
weeks. There will be a Social Worker or a Social Services Support Worker at these
sessions. Our Advocate Ruth will also be there. We are in room JH11 which is on
the right side at the end of coffee counter.

May 7
th
, 21
st
, Jun 4
th
, 18
th
, Jul 2
nd
, 16
th
, 30
th
, Aug 13
th
, 27
th
. Sept 10
th


Peterborough Deaf Coffee Morning
A good place to meet your Deaf friends. We meet at Ricos, Rivergate,
Peterborough. PE1 1EL on Monday 10.30am to 12.00pm every two weeks. You will
have to purchase your own drinks/food.

Apr 28
th
, May 12
th
, 26
th
, Jun 9
th
, 23
rd
, Jul 7
th
, 21
st
, Aug 4
th
, 18
th
, Sept 1
st


Ely Deaf Lunchtime Group
12.30am to 2.30pm every fourth Tuesday of each month at the Lighthouse, 13
Lynn Road, Ely, Cambs. CB7 4EG
For further information please contact CDA.

May 27
th
, June 24
th
, July 22
nd
,
CDA NEWS

Peterborough Deaf Drop in
In January, the weather
became wetter with sudden
outbursts of rain, breaking
records in parts of the UK,
causing the deaf drop in to
be very quiet.
In February, We had 2
people from Comic Relief
visited us to see how the
deaf people need Advocacy service for D/deaf people
in Peterborough. Also, on the 11
th
of February we
had a delicious meal at Kaimas Lithuania Restaurant. Thanks to Mareks and
Vladimirs who arranged this wonderful night and gave a presentation so we
learned many things about their country as well as their custom. It was a
wonderful night.
In March, Jason Sharpes gave a presentation about
the Deaf Lobby day at the Westminster London on
the 17
th
March. Throughout the day over 250 people
from all the UK met their 45 MPS in Westminster
London. We all had a fantastic day and where
laughing hard on the improve comedy show on the
29
th
March. Thanks Jason Sharpe, Vladmirs
Krumins, Amanda Jane Richards, Daryl Jackson,
Mathew Gurney and David Sand we had a fantastic
night. Special CDA sponsored the Hall at the Key
Theatre for our great evening.
KY DAI

Huntingdon Deaf Lunchtime Group
This is a small group but well attended and we have average number of ten
people, we have regular Support workers being available for Deaf People. Please
see report in Cambridge Lunchtime Group for your information/interest.

JAMIE BILLAM

Cambridge Deaf Lunchtime Group
Attendance for this group was disappointing as just over ten people regularly
attended this monthly group. We hope to arrange an outing for this group to go
along with other Lunchtime Groups at the end of June to Southwold and another
later this year to Woburn Safari Park later this year. Like all of our other drop-ins,
we have Support workers available for Deaf People.
We have agreed with Fire Station in Cambridge that Deaf people can visit at their
place on Wednesday May 21
st
during lunchtime and there will be a talk about Fire

CDA NEWS

safety, also a possible tour of the station. I will give you more information a bit
later and this is open to anybody in the area of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We also have booked on Tuesday June 10
th
at CDA for Benefits/DLA/PIP talk that
will suit Deaf people. I will do a poster and send it to all deaf people in
Cambridgeshire/Peterborough area soon and we will provide free lunch too. I will
keep you informed.
JAMIE BILLAM



Fenland Deaf Drop-in
Christine Tarrant is back as Co-ordinator for this Drop-in as Michael Pape had
stepped down. The drop-in is still doing well but there was a low attendance in
April due to lot of people being away for Easter. Ruth Godden came to give a talk
about CDAs new services that started from 1
st
April. I am doing this report
because Christine is busy in getting everything ready for her and Michael Papes
big day on May 10
th
which is a Wedding Day. Wow! On behalf of Fenland Deaf
Drop-in and all of CDA readers, we wish them all the best of luck.
JAMIE BILLAM



Peterborough Deaf Coffee Morning
Coffee mornings continues to be a great success, with regular people, attending
every fortnight, we've had some new faces turning up which is always nice. The
atmosphere is very welcoming & warm, so if you've never been before, come
along for a coffee & a chat!
GEMMA DIXON


Tea and a Sign Chat
The last Tea and Sign in April went well with around 18 people attending.

Rebecca and Anna would like you to join them for a cup of tea (or whatever drink
you prefer!) and a sign!


When: Saturday 17th May 2014, 2.30pm
Where: Waterstones bookshop cafe, 22 Sidney Street
Cambridge (in the city centre)

Any questions: Email Anna on [email protected]
REBECCA ANDREO & ANNA RICKARD







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BSL Caf in Wisbech


































Computer Training

Brendan Casey is available as a volunteer to help deaf people with Computer
training and he is able to communicate on a One to One basis using BSL. We have
been very lucky to have Brendan as it is very difficult to find someone who has his
skills in using computers as well as being able to use a variety of different
communication methods to meet a wide range of communication needs! iPads
are one of the things he can help you with help you to understand how to get the
best out of it. Please do let me know if you need any help with understanding how
to use a computer and I can arrange a training date for you to meet Brendan
Casey.
JAMIE BILLAM



CDA NEWS

Editors article
I hope you all had a good Easter and I would like to apologise for the delay of
Spring Newsletter. I was hoping we would be able to release it before Easter but
that did not happened.
The staff at CDA Office had been really busy and we are all doing our best in
improving our standards now that we have got successful funding from
Cambridgeshire County Council. They have got a lot to do but we are getting
there. You will see all the
information at the back of
newsletter.
We are so pleased that the Improv
Comedy in Peterborough Key
Theatre was a great success and
CDA supported the group by
contributing the room hire of the
theatre. We even managed to raise
a collection of 79.61 for CDA which
is brilliant. Most of us went on to
Charters the pub on the boat and it
was wonderful to meet everyone
there, socially and relaxing. This is
what it is all about! Congratulations
to Jason Sharpe for playing a big
part and we are very happy to
support him.
Also we had Tenpin Bowling tournament which took place in Ely strikes on Sunday
early evening Feb 23
rd
. This was organised by Rebecca Andreo and she did a
brilliant job. About twenty five people turned up and we split into five groups of
four or five players each. The winner of the Man who got the highest points in total
of two games is Godfrey Palmer and the winner for Ladies is Ruth Godden. Both
were presented with a bowling trophy. Everybody enjoyed the tournament and a
lot of them have said they would like to do it again and big thanks once more to
Rebecca.
We would like to welcome Sarah Clark for joining CDA BSL Course as a Tutor. I
wish her all the best of luck. We have done a lot of Deaf Awareness training so far
this year which I think is very good.
Andy Palmer, very kindly is organising a Deaf film at Key Theatre in Peterborough
on June 10
th
for us and this should be very good. We all look forward to this
exciting night.
Also a trip to Fire Station in Cambridge on May 21
st
during Deaf Awareness week
should be worth visiting and another event booked on June 10
th
for DLA/Pip &
Benefit talk is a must to attend.
JAMIE BiLLAM



CDA NEWS
BSL Walk in Gazeley
The walk was organised by Ron Allen
and it took place on Sunday April 6
th
.
There were only five people, all deaf
and it took us nearly all day to
complete six miles in a beautiful
surrounding. We had two breaks, one
to eat our packed lunch in a beautiful
area and we really enjoyed the
countryside view. Our second break
was in a very posh pub where we all
enjoyed drinking a pint of beer. The
barmaid can sign in BSL and she was
so pleased to see all of us so she was
making most of the sign language in
front of all these wealthy snobby
people. Wow! We were letting them know how beautiful language BSL was!
Big thanks to Ron for the lovely day.
JAMIE BILLAM














CDA NEWS

Sensory Support Team, Peterborough Social Services
Sensory Support Service
2nd Floor, Town Hall
Bridge Street
Peterborough
PE1 1HF

General referrals 01733 747474
Sensory Duty Tel 01733 454448
Team Fax 01733 454445
Minicom 01733 454449
Text: 07917 133170

Email: [email protected]

Social care support for children who are D/deaf in
Cambridgeshire
We provide services to D/deaf and partially hearing children through staff skilled in
communicating with D/deaf people and who have a knowledge and understanding
of the Deaf community and Deaf culture.
There is specialist Social Workers who can work with you, your child, and other
agencies when you require advice, support and guidance to ensure your childs
needs are met. We can provide practical advice on all aspects of language and
communication, and can communicate using a variety of methods, including
British Sign Language.
Accessing the service
If your child is diagnosed with a hearing impairment, your paediatrician, GP,
audiologist, other professional or yourself can refer to social services for support,
using the contact details on this page.
Telephone: 0345 045 5203 (General enquiries)
Fax: 01480 376748
Minicom: 01480 376743
Text: 07901 226 356
Email: [email protected]
Mary Godden:- Social Worker with D/deaf Children
Disabled Childrens Team
Box SS1012
Babbage House
Castle Park
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AT
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Cambridgeshire County Council Sensory Service Team
Amundsen House
Compass Business Park
Stocks Bridge Way
St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PR27 5JL

Referrals:
For an assessment call the Cambridge Direct Contact Centre on:
Tel:(voice) 0845 045 5221
Fax: 01480 498 066
SMS: (text) 07766 898 732
email: [email protected]
open for contact: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm & Saturday 9.00am -1.00 pm
For repairs: use the details above or text to the Sensory Duty Mobile on:
07717 618 735
For out of hours emergencies:
01733 234 72


DEAF GREENBELT

Greenbelt is a Christian Arts Festival where there is music, drama, dance, talks,
things to look at and different kinds of Christian Worship all weekend. It has just
moved to Boughton House near Kettering so it is not too far away from us. It
starts on August 22nd and finishes on the 25th but you can just come for the day.
There is a shuttle bus from the middle of Kettering to the site if you come by bus
or train to Kettering. There is an interpreter team to make everything accessible
and if you want to come for the whole weekend the Deaf community campers
usually camp together in the same area. Huntingdon BSL cafe church group are
planning on organising a day trip on the Sunday.

http://www.greenbelt.org.uk/festival/2014/access/information-for-deaf-and-hard-
of-hearing/

Go on their website to find out more. It is great for families and there is disabled
access as well.
JANIE ANDERSON








CDA NEWS

Deaf church
SIGNED SERVICES:
HEMINGFORD GREY, St.James church
1st Sunday of each month at 11am.
All age informal service.
MAY4th
JUNE1st
JULY6th
No signed service in August.
SEPT7th
SOHAM, St.Andrews church at 10am. Traditional worship
2nd Sunday of each month.
MAY 11th
JUNE 8th
JULY 13th

GODMANCHESTER, St.Mary's church
4th Sunday of each month at 9.30am. Formal communion
APRIL 27th
MAY 25th
JUNE 22nd
No signed service in July or August

Signed services at St. Barnabas, in Cambridge?........watch this space!!

BSL CAFE CHURCH:
Christian presentation and prayers in BSL in Cafe. 'Bring and share' tea. Tea /
coffee and cake/biscuits. Plenty of time to chat.
Where? Garden Room cafe, Parish Centre, High Street. Hemingford Grey.
When? Every other month....SUNDAYS MAY 11th, JULY 20th, SEPT 14th, NOV
9th.From 1.30pm for 2pm start. Finish around 4.30pm.
In May, we are expecting a visit from Peterborough Diocese Deaf chaplain, Andrew
Taylor-Cooke.
SMALL GROUPS:
for relaxed discussion of Life issues, support and prayer in BSL.
HUNTINGDON......Community church centre, 83a High street. Huntingdon.
3rd TUESDAY of each month ( except August) 1pm to 3pm.
CAMBRIDGE CDA......Thinking about 'People Jesus met'.
1st WEDNESDAY of each month ( except August). 11am- 1.30pm.

MINIBUS TRIP TO CHRISTIAN FESTIVAL: GREENBELT. Professional BSL
Interpreters.
See details elsewhere.

FOR MORE INFO: See our website...... cambsdeafchurch.info
Contact Jan Smith. Text: 07596 652 077 Email: [email protected]

CDA NEWS

Sign Post
Deeping Baptist Church, 42 Bridge Street, Deeping St James,
Peterborough, PE6 8HA
We invite you to our monthly deaf meetings

Sign Post

Doors open at 5.30pm close around 10pm.
A time for games, to socialise or for demonstration talks.
Afterwards, a time to share Gods Word from the Bible.

Please bring your sandwiches for tea at 6pm. We provide tea and coffee.

Social programme

Saturday 26
th
April - A talk about a man called Brother Andrew.
Saturday 31
st
May - Sign Post special church service. (see Sign Post Rally advert below)
Saturday 28
th
June - To be arranged.
Saturday 26
th
July - Games and free summer puddings.
Saturday 30
th
Aug - To be arranged.

More details about latest events, news and Bible talks at
Sign Post can be found on Sign Post website:
//sites.google.com/site/signpostdeeping




Deaf services



Sunday 11
th
May.
Sunday 8
th
June.
Sunday 13
th
July.
Sunday 10
th
August.


Please see Deaf Service advert above for more details. May service is shown for example.

We provide free DVDs of talks interpreted at deaf services. If you would like copies,
please ask using the Sign Post address above or through Sign Post email:-
[email protected]

Both meetings are Sign language supported. Live typing and loop system also included.

We warmly welcome you to both meetings.

NIGEL FRISBY




The Cambridgeshire Deaf Association has new funding (money) from Cambridgeshire County
Council from April 1
st
2014.

This means we have new services for D/deaf people.
Our services:

Support Advocacy Drop- in Services BSL Training Deaf Awareness
Deaf Church Deaf Social Events Information Sessions


To make sure we fair and see lots of people we need to have form and wait list.

If you would like support (help) or advocacy from CDA:

1. Please fill in a form- we can post or email you form or you get at drop-in
(dont worry if you dont know what to write, but your name and address is
important)
and post it to us or email [email protected] or fax 01223 411701

2. When we get the form you will go on a list to wait for someone to visit you

3. They will visit you and support you with the problem

4. When the problem is better they will stop working with you

5. If you need them again you can fill in new form and you go on list wait for someone


OR,

Staff will be at all Deaf drop in if you would like to speak to them quick. We maybe support you
with small problems at the drop in, we can help quick.
If we cant help quick you go on list wait.


Please contact us if you would like more information.


We look forward to see you soon.



Yours sincerely,
The Cambridgeshire Deaf Association Team
Jamie Billam, Community Manager Ruth Godden, Advocate
Helen Money, Community Support Worker Liz Hilton, Finance Officer
Catherine Martindale, Administration Officer
---- NEWSFLASH ----