Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

Hannah Butcher: Recognising BSL in Scotland’s new Education Bill (BSL)

November 22, 2024

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Most Deaf people are familiar with the feeling of not being able to understand those around them. The sense of […]

Sign the petition to save Hamilton Lodge School and College in Brighton

November 22, 2024

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Sign the petition here. The deaf community reacted with sadness to the news in September that Hamilton Lodge School and […]

Elisa Nuevo Vallin: How do you know you are working with a good sign language interpreter? (BSL)

October 23, 2024

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Working with a sign language interpreter can be a great experience, but how can you be sure you are working […]

130-year-old sketches of deaf man’s everyday life in Bristol to go on display as part of Sign Festival Bristol this weekend

October 16, 2024

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Find out more about Sign Festival Bristol here! From high wire walkers in Bristol Zoo Gardens to the launch of […]

Bazza Deaf: Why you should come to the Wey Aye! Deaf Festival in Newcastle on 1/2 November! (BSL)

October 10, 2024

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The first ever festival of its kind in the North East of England is happening at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle […]

Stuart Harrison: Addressing the Gaps: Inclusion of Deaf Young People in Talent Identification Pathways (BSL)

October 9, 2024

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As Vice President of UK Deaf Sport, I would like to respond to Sport England’s Head of Inclusion’s blog on […]

Deaf charities respond with ‘anger’ and ‘disappointment’ after Welsh BSL GCSE plans suspended

October 3, 2024

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The British Deaf Association (BDA) has responded with ‘anger’ and the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) and Signature with ‘disappointment’ […]

‘I decided either I’m going to live wonderfully or not at all.’ Eloise Pennycott on her journey as a writer and actor (BSL)

September 30, 2024

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Interview and photography by Charlie Swinbourne I meet Eloise Pennycott, who is an actor and writer, in the bar at […]

Charlie Swinbourne: Photo essay of the Stand up Comedy Extravaganza in London

September 23, 2024

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Last Friday saw several hundred deaf people attend the Stand Up Comedy Extravaganza held in London, which saw nine deaf […]

“I can’t believe I’m on that stage again!” Nadia Nadarajah on starring as Cleopatra at Shakespeare’s Globe (BSL)

September 5, 2024

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Antony and Cleopatra is on at the Globe until 15th September. Find out more and book tickets here! Photos and […]