Programme of Events for 2008 - 2009

The Committee is pleased to present a programme of events for 2008 - 2009. We are still working on the details and will confirm everything as soon as possible. Please keep checking the website for changes. Also please become a member of DWNW so that we can keep in touch with you directly.

Thank you, Committee

2008 - 2009 Programme

• Friday 25th July 2008
• Girly Night - Badgers Bar, Derry

• August - Closed for Summer

• Friday 28th September 2008
• Reflexology (Feet Massage)

• Friday 24th October 2008
• Looking after yourself during Winter

• Friday 28th November 2008
• Christmas Crafts

• Friday 12th December 2008
• Mince Pies and Mulled Wine

• Friday 30th January 2009
• Weightwatchers

• Friday 27th February 2009
• Are you wearing the right Bra?!

• Friday 27th March 2009
• Flower Arranging

• Friday 24th April 2009
• What is Cancer?

• Friday 29th April 2009
• How to Relax? & 1st Annual General Meeting

Report from the Launch

This is a brief report from the committee on the Launch of Deaf Women North West.

We were delighted to see over 70 Deaf women at the launch on Friday 6th June at Badger's Bar, Derry. The women travelled from all corners of Ireland and all of us there appreciate the support shown by everyone.

The large turnout of local Deaf women proved that the group is much needed.

Deaf women need time out from their every day lives to meet in an environment where they can have fun, socialise, share experiences and learn about issues that affect us in our everyday lives in our own languages - British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language.

Please see the next posting about the programme of events for 2008/ 2009.

Thanks must go to:

• All of the ladies who brought wine to share with others
• To Avril Scott who made a yummy Launch Cake
• To Michaela McFadden for her hard work in getting prizes and gifts
• To the Irish Dancers who gave a dazzling display
• Dee Byrne Dunne who shared the experiences of the Irish Deaf Women's Group (and the girls who came from Dublin)
• The committee of the Limerick Deaf Women's Group for the beautiful gifts for DWNW
• Staff of Badgers Bar who looked after us very well!
• Carphone Warehouse for the donation of a mobile phone for DWNW
• Body Shop, Boots, Debenhams & Marks and Spencer, for donations of prizes
• Annette O'Doherty for helping with the raffle and taking photos
• Most importantly - to all of the ladies who came along on the night and made it fun!

See you all on 25th July!

Committee

Launch!

Please view photos from the launch of the North West Deaf Women's Group

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With thanks to Annette O'Doherty for the photos.

Report to follow shortly!

Warmest regards
Committee

Launch Update

Hi girls!

The latest on the launch of the Deaf Women North West Group ...

1. We are expecting about 70 - 80 (possibly more) Deaf women from all corners of Ireland to come to the launch. We have over 30 women from Dublin, 7 from Limerick, some from Monaghan, Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland.

We look forward to seeing you all!

2. The venue is STILL at the Badger's Bar on the 1st floor (there will be stairs to get to the function room). The function room holds about 100 people so please do let us know if you are coming and not yet informed us as we would not want to turn women away that have travelled far! (See below posting for address of the Badgers Bar).

3. We will have cheese and wine (free) but other drinks will be paid for by yourselves. Please don't forget to bring Sterling for drinks and raffle!

Have a safe trip to Derry and see you all on Friday!

Committee