GDA Living confidently with deafness and hearing loss

Gloucestershire Deaf Association

  1. 30 Oct 24

    Cheltenham / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Sports and Leisure -Youth

    NXT GEN Crazy Golf

    Join NXT GEN for fun, food and crazy golf! Open to children and young people aged 9-16 who are deaf, hard of hearing or CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) and their siblings. Places must be booked via email cypf@gda.org.uk. £5 per child, but do speak to us if finances are a barrier to attending.   […]

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  2. 15 Aug 24

    Cheltenham / Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Social Interest Groups -Youth

    NXT GEN Cookery Workshop

                                           A brilliant NXT GEN event with our friends from Wiggly Charity – learn to cook a delicious dish from scratch with Chef Ryan. We will be using the fantastic life skills kitchens at National Star to create our dishes and […]

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  3. 06 Aug 24

    Gloucester / Attractions and Days Out -Food and Drink -Social Interest Groups -Youth

    NXT GEN Walls Ice Cream Tour

    NXT GEN We are really excited to be officially launching our revitalised NXT GEN service. This service is for deaf and hard of hearing children, their siblings and children of deaf adults aged 9-16.  NXT GEN is a series of GDA events, activities and outings where young deaf people can come together to socialise, make […]

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  4. 14 Jun 24

    Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Performing Arts -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing -Youth

    16th Annual Big Health Day 2024

     “Our Annual Big Health Day will be back for the 16th time on Friday 14th June at Oxstalls Sports Centre in Gloucester. As always, the day will offer the chance to participate in a wide range of inclusive sports and activities, from Age Uk, Advocacy, Samaritans, Help the Heroes, Forces Hub, Therapy dogs, REMAP, Podiatry, […]

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  5. 01 - 06 May 24

    Cheltenham / Arts and Crafts -Festivals and Seasonal -Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts

    Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2024

    Here is a link to the main programme: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz Accessibility information is available at this link: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/access-requirements Cheltenham Jazz Festival takes place in a tented Festival village in the town centre’s Montpellier Gardens, which features the Big Top stage, Jazz Arena, Free Stage, a programme of family activities and events and street food traders. The […]

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  6. 10 Nov 23

    Gloucester / Food and Drink -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Singo Bingo for GDA

    Come along for an evening of musical fun with the fabulous singing bingo caller Kim while we raise funds for Gloucestershire Deaf Association. Kim does the singing, but everyone is welcome to join in! James from GDA will be there on the night as the BSL interpreter. £6 per ticket which includes the bingo books. Prizes for the winners and […]

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  7. 17 Aug 22

    Cheltenham / Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Big Summer Picnic at Pittville Park in Cheltenham

    FANCY A PICNIC?! Then come along and join us all on a Big Summer Picnic! Pittville Park in Cheltenham on 17th August from 11am onwards. EVERYONE is welcome – families, grandparents, interpreters, volunteers, CODAs, deaf and hard of hearing people. Dogs are welcome. Contact details: Mobile phone (text only): 07927 444924 Email address: joel.burgess@gda.org.uk

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  8. 30 Apr 22

    Gloucester / Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Quiz Night at GDA

    GDA IS HAVING A QUIZ NIGHT!! Join us at GDA for some quiz fun! Saturday 30th April at 5.30 – 7:30pm at GDA Centre Adult ticket: £5 & Child ticket: £3 Quiz and games for families and friends!! To buy your tickets, please use this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gdas-quiz-night-tickets-320664013697If  Text Anna on 07767 025044 for more […]

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  9. 02 Jan 22

    Cheltenham / Food and Drink -Social Interest Groups -Theatre and Concerts

    Jack and the Beanstalk at The Everyman Theatre

    You are invited to join GDA at a very special BSL pantomime performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham.  Special reduced price of £12.50 per person RSVP before 3rd December! When: Sunday 2nd January 2022 at 2pm Where: The Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ Tickets – email admin@gda.org.uk, text 07875 610860 […]

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  10. 18 Dec 21

    Gloucester / Food and Drink -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Theatre and Concerts

    Final Strictly Come Dancing

    IT’S THE FINAL!!!!! Come to GDA and watch Strictly Come Dancing and see if Rose wins the Glitterball!!!!! It’s on this Saturday at 7pm at GDA. Anyone welcome. Please contact Joel to book your place! email: joel.burgess@gda.org.uk mobile: 07927 444924

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  11. 11 Dec 21

    Gloucester / Cinema and Film -Food and Drink -Social Interest Groups

    Strictly Come Dancing

    Strictly Come Dancing Please join us to support Rose Ayling-Ellis’s Semi-Final! Give her support and cheer her on! Bring your own drinks and food! Anyone welcome! Contact joel.burgess@gda.org.uk or 07927 444924 Saturday 11th December at 7-11pm  GDA Centre, Colin Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3JL

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  12. 06 Nov 21

    Gloucester / Festivals and Seasonal -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Theatre and Concerts

    Deaffest on Tour!

    Deaffest on Tour! A comedy evening with John Smith & Danny Murphy Where: GDA Community Centre, Colin Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3J When: Saturday 6th November 2021 Time: Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm and doors close at 11:30pm  Ticket Price: £10 per person – Bring your own drinks  – Raffle prizes […]

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  13. 06 Nov 21

    Gloucester / Festivals and Seasonal -Food and Drink -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Theatre and Concerts

    Deaffest on Tour!

    Deaffest on Tour! Saturday 6th November 10am -5pm  – Film Screening  – Stalls  – Workshops  – Networking  Day time fee is £5 (16 years and under FREE)  Address: Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS Website: www.deaffest.co.uk

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  14. 06 Nov 21

    Gloucester / Children's Activities -Gardens and Nature -Wellbeing

    The Dalmatian Club for deaf children and their families

    Autumn Trail Event  Hunt for minibeasts and fungi Where: At Robinwood Hill Country Park, Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6SX Time: 9:30am to 11:30 – Meet at the community Room by the main car park Interested?  Contact us on dalmations@gda.org.uk or call 01452 372999 or text 07875 610860 

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  15. 30 Sep 21

    Gloucester / Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Allsorts Sport

    Allsort Sport – For families who have children with additional needs Date: Thursday 30th September Time: 6:15pm – 7:15pm Where: GDA Centre With interpreter provided. Do you want to get fit and motivated? Come join for our exercise to fitness with Allsorts Sport Contact Joel: 07927 444924 or email joel.burgess@gda.org.uk

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  16. 28 Sep 21

    Gloucester / Food and Drink -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Hard of Hearing Open Day at GDA Centre

    Hard of Hearing Open Day at Gloucestershire Deaf Association. Date: Tuesday 28th September   Time: 10 am – noon  Lots of useful stalls to help your needs,  – Meet Wellbeing Officer  – Equipment for sale  – Tinnitus  – Hard of Hearing Club  – Age UK  – Lip Reading stall  – Volunteer stall  – Gem Project   Come […]

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  17. 16 Sep 21

    Gloucester / Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Allsorts Sport

    Allsort Sport – For families who have children with additional needs Date: Thursday 16th September Time: 6:15pm – 7:15pm Where: GDA Centre With interpreter provided. Do you want to get fit and motivated?  Come join for our exercise to fitness with Allsorts Sport Contact Joel: 07927 444924 or email joel.burgess@gda.org.uk

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  18. 03 Sep 21

    Gloucester / Food and Drink -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    GDA Open Day!

    GDA OPEN DAY! Come along and see what we do at GDA! Lots of stalls showcasing GDA services and local deaf business stalls.  Food provided by Yumma Food Quiz Night! Just come along anytime between 3pm and 8pm 

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  19. 13 Aug 21

    Cheltenham / Food and Drink -Play Areas -Social Interest Groups

    Big Summer Picnic

    Big Summer Picnic  Location: Pittvilla Park – Cheltenham next to the Play Area.  Date: Friday 14th August from 11am onward  Everyone welcome including families, grandparents, interpreters and volunteers, CODA, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and not to forgot dogs! For more information please contact Jennie – Text 07745530958 or Email Jennie.evans@gda.org.uk

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  20. 27 Jul 21

    Gloucester / Festivals and Seasonal -Food and Drink -Parks and Green Spaces -Wellbeing

    Deaf and Hard of Hearing Well Being Event

    Meet other deaf and hard of hearing people at Robinswood Hill.

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  21. 13 Jun 21

    Cheltenham / Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts

    Deaf Friendly shows at the science festival

    4 Deaf Friendly BSL accessible shows on Sunday June 13th, at the Apollo theatre on Imperial Gardens in Cheltenham.  Limited tickets for Deaf children and their grown-ups have been reserved. To obtain reserved tickets email helena.bibby@cheltenhamfestivals.com 11:00 – 11:25 Diatom Dave – Fun explosive science for all ages 4+ 12:30 – 12:55 A scientist like […]

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  22. 20 Dec 20

    Gloucester / Children's Activities -Festivals and Seasonal -Parks and Green Spaces -Wellbeing

    Take a Walk with Signing Santa

    HO! HO! HO! Want to meet Father Christmas and go for a walk?? He can sign too! Come and find him in Crickley Park on Sunday Dec 20th, 10am – 12pm. Please email dalmatians@gda.org.uk or Text 07848 968692 to book a visit!

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  23. 07 Nov 20

    Gloucestershire / Wellbeing

    What is the world coming to?

    LIVE BSL CHAT SHOW THIS SATURDAY!!  FACEBOOK LIVE!   Come for laughs as we discuss ‘What is the world coming to???’ 

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  24. 22 Jul 20

    Gloucestershire / Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Chair Yoga in BSL

    Here is an opportunity to join in a seated Yoga class presented in Sign Language.   You will find the class on Facebook at 6pm here: https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/

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  25. 09 Jul 20

    Gloucestershire / Literature and Writing

    Children’s bedtime story in BSL

    Join GDA for a children’s bedtime story in British Sign Language. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm over on the GDA Facebook page.   https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/  Tonight it’s Handa’s Hen – such a beautiful story in BSL! Catch up with previous bedtime stories at:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpbJOTuJPxuyTBom5oZ6PXsuYryvhslxJ

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  26. 02 Jul 20

    Gloucestershire / Children's Activities -Literature and Writing -Wellbeing

    Story Time in BSL

    Join GDA for a children’s bedtime story in British Sign Language. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm over on the GDA Facebook page.   https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/  Catch up with previous bedtime stories at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpbJOTuJPxuyTBom5oZ6PXsuYryvhslxJ https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/

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  27. 18 Jun 20

    Gloucester / Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Learn BSL with GDA

    Every Thursday at 11am you can enjoy a fun, conversational style BSL lesson with Tutors Yvonne Cobb (BBC See Hear Presenter and Deaf Celebrity Chef) and Reg Cobb (GDA) Visit GDA’s Facebook page to take part: https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/ If you missed the previous ones find them here: https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/videos/    

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  28. 04 Jun 20

    Gloucestershire / Children's Activities -Literature and Writing -Performing Arts

    Signed Bedtime Stories

    Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm enjoy a children’s bedtime story in BSL. These stories are very visual and enjoyable for those who are just learning to sign or those who are fluent. https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/ Look back on GDA’s Facebook video section for previous stories to watch whenever you feel like it. https://www.facebook.com/pg/GDAGlos/videos/

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  29. 02 Jun 20

    Gloucestershire / Children's Activities -Literature and Writing -Performing Arts

    Signed Bedtime Stories

    Join GDA this evening for another signed bedtime story, this time courtesy of Elmfield School for Deaf Children. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm enjoy a children’s bedtime story in BSL.  These stories are very visual and enjoyable for those who are just learning to sign or those who are fluent. https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/ Look back on […]

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  30. 19 May 20

    Gloucestershire / Children's Activities -Literature and Writing -Performing Arts

    Signed Bedtime Stories

    Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm enjoy a children’s bedtime story in BSL. These stories are very visual and enjoyable for those who are just learning to sign or those who are fluent. https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/ Look back on GDA’s Facebook video section for previous stories to watch whenever you feel like it. https://www.facebook.com/pg/GDAGlos/videos/

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  31. 09 May 20

    Gloucester / Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Deaf ‘Richard and Judy’ Social on the Sofa via Facebook

    Join ‘Richard and Judy’ aka Clark and Carolyn Denmark, plus special guests, on the sofa tonight at 7pm on the GDA Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/ Connect with other BSL users for a fun, social chat while Deaf Club is closed.

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  32. 25 Apr 20

    Gloucestershire / Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Deaf Phil and Holly – GDA Online BSL Chat Show

    They’re back… Join the ‘Deaf Phil and Holly’ aka Reg and Yvonne, on the sofa this Saturday at 7pm on the GDA Facebook page. News, jokes, and laughs for BSL users. Hope you can join us. https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos

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  33. 14 Apr 20

    Gloucestershire / Children's Activities -Literature and Writing -Performing Arts

    Fantastic Mr Fox Part 3 – Bedtime story in BSL

    Enjoy chapters from Roald Dahl’s ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ brought to life in BSL by James Banks. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm. If you missed parts 1 and 2 you can find them here: Part 1: https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/videos/530287551255832/ Part 2: https://www.facebook.com/GDAGlos/videos/740958559769347/

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GDA is Gloucestershire’s only charity providing practical and emotional support to the thousands of children, young people and adults living in the county who have been born deaf and are British Sign Language (BSL) users, and those who have become deaf through illness or age. Through the support and social activities GDA offers, we are enabling people to live confidently and inclusively with their hearing loss.

Contact info

  • 01452 372999
  • admin@gda.org.uk

Colin Road
Gloucester
GL4 3JL

Inclusion statement

Through the support and social activities GDA offers, we are enabling people to live confidently and inclusively with their hearing loss.