Zoom Kids Club formerly known as the ‘Saturday Club’
02 November 2021
Our Zoom Kids Club is for kids aged 0 to 12 yrs (pre secondary school age) and currently runs every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 4pm to 5pm unless otherwise stated. All activities are supported by BSL/English Interpreters and captioning available on request. Our programme is as follows:
Monday, 22nd November 2021 - Making an Octopus
Wednesday, 24th November 2021 - Origami Boats
Friday, 26th November 2021 - Thanksgiving Origami House
Monday, 29th November 2021 - St Andrew's Celebration
Wednesday, 1st December 2021 - Unicorn String Art
Friday, 3rd December 2021 - Jellyfish
Monday, 6th December 2021 - Fireflies
Wednesday, 8th December 2021 - Paper Bag Puppets
Friday, 10th December 2021 - Christmas Family Fortunes
Monday, 13th December 2021 - Christmas Decorations
Monday, 13th December 2021 at 7p.m. - Christmas Family Quiz
Tuesday, 14th December 2021 at 7p.m. - Pantomime, Cinderella at the King's Theatre, Glasgow
Wednesday, 15th December 2021 - Christmas Crafts and Santa visit
Friday, 17th December 2021 - Christmas Party
Monday, 10th January 2022 - Christmas Show and Tell
Wednesday, 12th January 2022 - Emoji Game
Friday, 14th January 2022 - Playdoh Pictionary
Monday, 17th January 2022 - Crafts
Wednesday, 19th January 2022 - Hidden Picture Game
Friday, 21st January 2022 - Rice Krispie Cakes
Monday, 24th January 2022 - Rabbie Burns Activity
The Zoom Kids Club is funded by the Better Breaks Short Break Fund & BBC Children In Need.
Zoom Youth Group
02 November 2021
Our Zoom Youth Group is from 3 pm to 4 pm every Tuesday during the Summer break and 5 pm to 6 pm in term time unless otherwise stated. All activities are supported by BSL/English Interpreters and captioning is available on request.
The Youth Group is for all deaf young people of secondary school age(12+) and above. Our programme is as follows:
Tuesday, 16th November 2021 - Pictionary
Tuesday, 23rd November 2021 - Quiz
Tuesday, 30th November 2021 - Taskmaster
Tuesday, 7th December 2021 - Christmas Family Fortunes
Monday, 13th December 2021 at 7p.m. - Christmas Family Quiz
Tuesday, 14th December 2021 at 7p.m. - Pantomime, Cinderella at the King's Theatre, Glasgow
Thursday, 16th December 2021 - Christmas Crafts
Tuesday, 11th January 2022 - Christmas chat
Tuesday, 18th January 2022 - Quiz
Tuesday, 25th January 2022 - Burns Night Activity
Tuesday, 1st February 2022 - Pictionary
The Youth Group is Funded by the Better Breaks - Short Break Fund & BBC Children In Need
WSDCS Pantomimes
01 November 2021
This year we are delighted that we can return to the theatre and have an outing to an amazing BSL-interpreted pantomime!
We have planned a trip to the King's Theatre, Glasgow to see 'Cinderella' on Tuesday, 14th December at 7pm. Again another fantastic outing organised by us and funded by Better Breaks Short Break Fund. We are hugely grateful to the Short Breaks Fund for supporting this event and we look forward to seeing you all there....Oh, yes we do!!!
WSDCS/SMDCS Outing
20 January 2020
WSDCS/SMDCS Outing - Cinema & China Buffet King
When: Saturday 8th February - Film Starts 10.30am
Where: ODEON Braehead - 'Dolittle' - Subtitled
What: 'Dolittle' followed by a meal at China Buffet King! We would greatly appreciate a contribution of £2 per person.
To Book::If you would like to attend, please let us know as soon as possible: how many children and adults will be attending. You can book via email to - telephone 0141 243 2958; or message us on Facebook.
We are requesting a contribution of £2 per person, to be paid in advance, via BACS to Bank of Scotland - West Scotland Deaf Children's Society - Account No.: 00695787 - Sort code: 80-07-61 using reference Cinema; cheque;or cash to the office or Tasneem (SMDCS)
We look forward to seeing you all there!
This outing is supported by funding from the National Lottery, Community Fund
WSDCS Family Ceilidh
26 August 2019
WSDCS Family Ceilidh
On: Saturday 11th January 2020 from 7pm to 11pm
At: David Lloyd West End, 242 Netherton Road, Glasgow G13 1BJ
Tickets: Adult £10.00 & Child £5.00 which includes Buffet, Entertainment & Ceilidh Callers with BSL Interpreters in attendance.
WSDCS are hosting a family ceilidh at the David Lloyd West End Club on 11th January. As well as good food, great entertainment & dancing we will also have a raffle. Donations so far include gifts or vouchers from River Island, House of Fraser, M & D's Theme Park, the Disney Store & Ayr Farm Park to name but a few. Please support your charity and come and join us for this fantastic evening! Tickets are available NOW by calling 0141 243 2958 or by email or request in person or via our Facebook page.
WSDCS/SMDCS Summer Trips 2019
24 June 2019
SUMMER TRIPS 2019!
It's time for our annual Summer Trips!!!
Another year has passed and it's time again for us all to get together and have some fun! This year we will be going to Ayr Farm Park (9th July 2019), 5 Sisters Zoo (16th July 2019) and M&Ds Theme Park (23rd July 2019). Booking forms have been sent by email; posted on our Facebook page; or are available on request so please read it carefully, complete it and return it to us by 2nd July 2019.
Please note the coaches will depart promptly at 10am from Caledonian University opposite Buchanan Street Bus Station, Cowcaddens Road. Please meet no later than 9:45 am for all trips; Coach will depart venues at 3pm
Should you need more information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0141 243 2958 or by emailing or on our Facebook page. We do hope you'll be able to attend and look forward to hearing from you!
Our Summer trips are supported with funding from the Community Fund
Deaf Services Lanarkshire Summer Drama Project
24 June 2019
Deaf Services Lanarkshire Drama Summer Project
If you are looking for interesting events and activities for your young people over the summer holidays, you may wish to consider the drama project being offered by Deaf Service Lanarkshire from Monday 8th July - Friday 12th July
For who? Deaf children and their brothers & sisters
Where: Deaf Services Lanarkshire, Unit 40, Fountain Business Centre, Coatbridge ML5 3AA
When: From 8th to 12th July
Contact: Email: or Text: 07806 497 562 for more information.
NDCS Parents Information Session & BSL (Scotland) Act Update
16 May 2019
NDCS would like to invite you to go along to a parents information session on Monday the 3rd of June at 6.30-8.30pm. Tea and Coffee and biscuits from 6pm.
The aim of this session is to support parents/carers to become more confident in participating in decision making and campaigning. It focusses on how to get your message across, what opportunities there are to engage with decision makers and how to get involved with these opportunities. It will discuss the BSL Act as one of the opportunities to get involved in decision making and influence services in local areas. The overall objectives are to provide parents/carers with an understanding of:
Participation. Introduce parents/carers to various levels of participation and how they can become more involved with decision making at policy level.
Empowerment. To inform participants of the legal frameworks which support their right to campaigning.
Rights. Rights of children, young people and their parents/carers.
Identifying and creating change. How campaigning and consultation can make this happen.
We hope by the end of the session Parents/carers who attend will have an increased confidence in themselves and their ability to influence change. If you would like to come along and get more training on the above topics then please let me know before the 22nd of May 2019 to . or Mobile text 07872 813 951
NDCS Deaf Friendly Watersports & Cycling
16 May 2019
NDCS, in partnership with Scottish Disability Sport are holding a Deaf Friendly Swimming, Come Try Day for watersports and cycling!
Deaf young people have the chance to try: canoeing, sailing, kayaking, power boating, bell boating & cycling.
Come and experience different sports in a safe, fun and supportive environment with help from fully qualified deaf-aware instructors.
When: Saturday 8 June 11am - 3pm
Where: Castle Semple Country Park, Lochwinnoch. PA12 4EA
FREE - Open to those Age 10+
Communication support will be provided and siblings are welcome.
To find out more and register: Please contact: Eleanor Connelly, Swimming Development Officer: or 0141 354 7860
It is essential to book your place as numbers for all activities are limited. The closing date for registration is Thursday 16th May 2019
Mini Saturday Club
19 March 2019
We are very excited to announce the next Mini Saturday Club dates for our 0-5 year old kids!
All parents and carers are welcome!
The club will now be held at the Adelphi Centre alongside the Saturday Club
When: Saturday 23rd March 2019 - Cards & Gifts for a special day (Top Secret!!)
Saturday 30th March 2019 - Easter Crafts, Hat Parade & Party
Saturday 6th April 2019 - Spring Holiday - No Club
Saturday 13th April 2019 - Spring Holiday - No Club
Saturday 20th April 2019 - Easter Weekend - No Club
Saturday 27th April 2019 - Welcome Back
Saturday 4th May 2019
Saturday, 11th May 2019
Saturday, 18th May 2019
Saturday 25th May 2019 - Holiday weekend - No Club
Saturday, 1st June 2019
Saturday, 8th June 2019 - Summer Outing
Saturday, 24th August 2019 - Welcome back to the Mini Saturday & Saturday Clubs which return from the Summer Break.
Saturday, 31st August 2019
Saturday, 7th September 2019
Saturday, 14th September 2019
Saturday, 21st September 2019
Saturday, 28th September 2019 - Holiday Weekend - No Club
Saturday, 5th October 2019
Saturday, 12th October 2019 - October Week - No Club
Saturday, 19th October 2019
Time: 10am-12:00pm
Please note new location:
Where: Adelphi Centre - Room 8, 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow, G5 0PQ
There are fun games, arts & crafts, storytelling and singing songs
And so much more!
We ask for a small donation of £3 per family to go towards our play-fund which helps us purchase new resources/toys/games for the group
The Mini Saturday Club & Saturday Club are funded by the Better Breaks - Short Break Fund
IMAX Subtitled Cinema Trip!
11 September 2018
After a year-long effort to secure a subtitled IMAX screening with Cineworld. IMAX have very kindly shown their support in our fight for equality and offered to treat us to our own private screening!
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Date: Saturday 20th October
Time: 12pm
Where: Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay
Glasgow
G51 1EA
Since IMAX will be paying for your ticket, all you need is money for juice and sweets!
Please let us know if you would like to attend and how many people will be in your group by contacting: or contacting Iain via our Facebook Group.
This is our chance to show cinemas and movies productions companies that there is a strong demand for subtitled movies. The screen we have been allocated holds 360 people. Let's get it filled!
We look forward to hearing from you and hope you will join us in thanking IMAX for all their support.
Glasgow Science Centre - Deaf Science Club
05 March 2018
Deaf Science Club
Due to popular demand, Glasgow Science Centre are running a second Deaf Science Club starting on Saturday 21st of April.
In partnership with Dr Audrey Cameron, Glasgow Science Centre brings you Deaf Science Club - a fortnightly science club created for Deaf, BSL users and hearing impaired young people. Budding scientists aged between 5 - 14 years old can explore the Universe in the Planetarium, see live science shows full of spectacular demonstrations and get hands on in workshops. Club membership costs £36 per person which includes entry to 6 sessions. The block of six sessions takes place on a Saturday starting on 21st of April.
Date: 21st April 2018; Workshop - Electric Detective; Time: 5 - 8 year olds 1300 - 1400; 8 plus 1500 - 1600
Date: 5th May 2018; Workshop - WaterWorks; Time: 5 - 8 year olds 1300-1400; 8 plus 1500 - 1600
Date: 19th May 2018; Workshop - dissections; Time: 5 - 8 year olds 1300-1400; 8 plus 1500 - 1600
Date: 2nd June 2018; Planetarium Show; All age groups 1300 - 1400
Date: 16th June 2018; Workshop- Car-azy Construction. Time: 5 - 8 year olds 1300-1400; 8 plus 1500 - 1600
Date: 30th June 2018; Live Science Show - Secret World of Gases; All age groups 1300 - 1400
A BSL interpreter and note taker will be provided. Parents and carers can wait in GSC's Taste Cafe during sessions. Club membership costs £36 and includes all six sessions. Sessions cannot be purchased individually Please note: Parking will be charged at £1
How to book To take part in the sessions, please contact the Glasgow Science Centre 0141 420 5000 or email and let them know the name, number of places, age of participants and they will arrange your booking and take payment over the phone (if you email, please provide a contact telephone number - then they can call you back!).
NDCS Young Campaigners Group
05 September 2017
NDCS Young Campaigners
NDCS Scotland are looking to recruit young members aged 13 -18 to join their Young Campaigners Group
Do you want to make a difference for deaf children and young people in Scotland?
Then we would love to hear from you. We are looking for young people to join our young campaigners group.
Get involved to: - learn new skills - have fun - make a difference for deaf young people.
To find out more contact Anne-Marie. Email: Text: 07860 595 57
New CBBC TV Game Show
16 May 2017
CBBC TV Game Show
Fancy being involved with a brand new CBBC TV show?! Do you want to challenge yourself? Fancy tackling a series of physical and mental games? Are you aged 9-13?
On Tuesday, the BBC Scotland and met with the Children's team. They are developing a new thrilling fantasy adventure gameshow for 9-13 year olds. They need young people of all abilities to apply and take part!
Applicants will be expected to immerse themselves in a world that adopts traditional values, so be prepared to have your bravery, teamwork and problem solving skills put to the test.
If you think you can do it, then get your application going!
The closing date for applications is THIS week: 19th May at Midnight (I know it's not a lot of time!) with auditions at the end of the month in Glasgow.
Send your application via email:
Or post to: CBBC Fantasy Game Show, Zone 4.34,BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1DA
Please see attached information. More information on how to apply found at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/be-on-a-cbbc-fantasy-game-show
Good Luck!
New outreach in Shettleston for families!
08 May 2017
Where: St. Paul's Church Hall, 1651 Shettleston Road, G32 9AR
When: It will start on Sunday 28th May.
Every 4th Sunday and will carry on through the holidays.Time: 1pm - 3pm
This is an opportunity for deaf children and their families to meet up with other families, in a nice relaxing atmosphere, where they can share experiences and build friendships for the future.
All are welcome!
Sky Academy Skills Studios
18 January 2017
Have you ever wanted to create your very own TV report based on a subject you were interested in?
Good news!
There is a fantastic event coming up soon from Sky Academy Skills Studios!
This is for those in high school and upwards. From this young students can work with the team of experts, latest cutting edge technology, green screens, bespoke touch screen edit tables and broadcast quality cameras.
We hope to inspire young people with this Sky Academy experience and enrich their learning about the Studios.
The day and time of this event will be on the 5th of April from 1:30p to 4pm.
However, there are limited places for this outing!
It will be on during the Easter break.
As a coach will pick us up and bring us back, the charge for the coach is non-refundable and there will be a BSL interpreter available.
If you are interested in going to this event, please let Morag know by Thursday 31st of January by email, Facebook or contact the office.
To find out more information about Sky Academy: https://www.skyacademy.com/
Or Sky Academy Skills Studios: https://www.skyacademy.com/whats-sky-academy/…
Thank you.
Partners In Policymaking 2016 - 2017
01 June 2016
Partners in Policymaking is an Internationally recognised Leadership Development Programme for parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) & disabled adults, including people with learning difficulties, mental health issues, autism, sensory impairments & physical impairments.
This programme is a chance for participants to gain the knowledge, skills & confidence they need to campaign & advocate for better treatment & social justice for disabled people within our society.
Programme is free to particpants and consists of 8 sessions starting Friday, 30th September 16 & Saturday 1 October 16 and will meet once a month until May 17. 40 places are available.
For more information and an application form contact:
June Dunlop, In Control Scotland, c/o Neighbourhood Networks, Pavilion 5A, Moorpark Court, 25 Dava Street, Glasgow G51 2JE. Tel: 0141 440 5250 or email
BSL Network Ltd - BSL Club
19 January 2016
BSL NETWORK LTD - FRIDAY EVENING BSL CLUB
BSL Network Ltd is pleased to announce that they have organised a monthly VOICES OFF Friday Evening BSL Club:-
Friday Dates:
When: 29th January; 26th February; 18th March; 22nd April; 20th May; 24th June; 26th August; 30th September; 28th October; 24th November; 16th December. From 7 pm till 10 pm
For: All Levels are Welcome - Beginner to Interpreter.
Cost: Entry £3 including Tea/Coffee
Where: Deaf Network Cultural Centre, 39 Kirkpatrick St, Glasgow G40 3RZ
Contact: Elizabeth (Text) 07735337609 or Network
Getting to Know GIRFEC BSL Film Series
04 November 2015
The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (The ALLIANCE) Getting To Know GIRFEC Project in partnership with Scottish Council on Deafness (SCoD), Solar Bear Limited, Facilat-46 (Fac46) and Scottish Government last week launched a unique five part film series which aims to explain Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) and what it means for children and young people in Scotland.
Using British Sign Language (BSL) as the primary language with speech overlay and subtitles, this project aims to be accessible to as many children, young people and their families / carers as possible throughout Scotland.
The five parts are:
1. Overview of GIRFEC
2. Wellbeing as defined by the Scottish Government in the Children and Young People Act 2014
3. The Named Person
4. The Lead Professional
5. The Child's Plan
It is accessible on The ALLIANCE's GIRFEC page, see link below:
http://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/getting-to-know-girfec-film-series/
Or on DVD, should anyone like a copy / copies, please visit us at SCoD to collect them or get in touch with Derek Todd by email: .