800 Deaf campers are today making their way home after enjoying this year’s Sign Circle camping festival, which was held in Longridge, Lancashire.
Among this year’s attractions were a new ‘pub bus’ (above) improvised comedy (below), signed poetry, drama and media workshops, an outdoor cinema from the BSL Zone, dog show, mud wrestling, zorbing, and much, much more.
Many high-profile stars of the Deaf performing arts world were in attendance, including comedian John Smith (who was MC for the improvised comedy), actress Rebecca Withey, and actors Adam Bassett, Nadia Nadarajah, Brian Duffy and David Sands.
Some evidence of Deaf humour (or hearing people’s desire for a quiet night’s sleep) could be seen on the toilets to the portaloos…
After two scorching hot days at the festival, rain on Saturday night (as in 2013) led to a few soaked tents on Sunday morning. On Sunday it was sunny but cloudly, though the occasional light showers didn’t dampen anyone’s mood.
Well done once again to the organisers and volunteers – and to everyone travelling today – have a safe journey home!
With thanks for photos to Jen Dodds
By Charlie Swinbourne, Editor
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Ruth
July 28, 2014
It was a fantastic family weekend! Also meeting people. Thanks for everything Sign Circle – see you next year!
Linda Dean
July 28, 2014
It was our first time went there in Sign Circle and we had fantastic weekend. My boys didn’t want go home so seem they had brilliant time. Deffo come again 🙂
A sleep deprived family...
July 28, 2014
It was our third time and once again we have had a FANTASTIC time! Definitely going next year come rain or shine!
Nadia Nadarajah
July 28, 2014
800? Is it really correct number?! Unbelievable!
Don’t forget to add Ace Mahbaz who is actor for Comedy improv show, he is doing greatly VV in our team 🙂
Tricia
July 29, 2014
Hi I wish I came I never heard of it when next year so I can book it now x