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Charity Musical Evening brings International Stars to Leeds

A West Yorkshire man is hosting an evening with international stars to raise money for Leeds-based charity coHearentVision. People across Yorkshire are being invited by Andrew Holt to ‘An Evening With…’ which boasts an incredible line up including world-class opera singer Helen England and West End star Lisa Faye. ‘An Evening With…’ is being organised by Andrew alongside his fundraising mission to cycle from London to Paris later this year and will take place on Saturday 2nd April at Centenary House, North Street, Leeds from 7pm. Lisa Faye joins the event straight from London’s West End,

Faith Day a Great Success for Deaf and Blind People in Yorkshire

Organisers of a Faith Access Day this week for deaf, blind and deafblind people across Yorkshire have said the event was a huge success. Over 100 people attended the event, hosted by leading Yorkshire charity coHearentVision and aimed at people from all faiths and backgrounds. The event, on 19th October at Shire View Centre for Visually Impaired People in Headingley, Leeds, offered deaf and blind people the opportunity to talk to representatives from a number of different faiths and religions. It was so successful that coHearentVision are now considering making it an annual occasion. Guests

Faith Day being held for Deaf and Blind People in Yorkshire

Deaf, blind and deafblind people from all faiths and backgrounds across Yorkshire are being brought together this week as leading charity coHearentVision holds a Faith Access Day. The multicultural event, being held on 19th October 2010 at Shire View Centre for Visually Impaired People in Headingley, Leeds, will offer deaf and blind people in Yorkshire the opportunity to access information and spiritual guidance from a variety of faiths, including senior members of Leeds Sikh community. The day will be full of entertainment, including a set from the world’s first deafblind DJ, Mike Gerwat,

Yorkshire Learns To Sign For Free Coffee With coHearentVision

Yorkshire’s leading charity for Deaf and Blind people teamed up with Caffe Nero in Leeds last week to give away free tea and coffee to people who ordered their drink using British Sign Language. On 7th October, coHearentVision provided basic lessons in BSL to customers in Caffe Nero on the Headrow, who supported the charity’s efforts in promoting Learn to Sign Week by providing free drinks for those that could sign their order. Learn to Sign Week is run by the British Deaf Association and BSL is the main language for over 70,000 people in the UK. coHearentVision backed the awareness week by

Summer Playscheme Huge Success for Sensory Loss Children

It’s back to school for sensory loss children in Leeds following coHearentVision’s most successful summer Playscheme yet. Over 50 children with a hearing or visual impairment took part in what was a hugely successful summer programme of events and entertainment hosted by leading Yorkshire-based charity coHearentVision. Staff and volunteers at coHearentVision hosted the Playscheme throughout the summer holidays for youngsters aged five to 15 years, who enjoyed exciting trips to key tourist and educational centres throughout Yorkshire and beyond, including EUREKA, the Royal Armouries, Cadbury’

Yorkshire Aims for Top Grades with coHearentVision

Yorkshire’s leading charity for Deaf and Blind people is starting its latest intake of British Sign Language (BSL) courses this September - and is challenging learners to hit the heights of last year’s students. Enrolment at coHearentVision is now open for its popular BSL courses, which cater to all levels from beginners to those already experienced in signing. Bosses at the charity are hoping this year’s students will prove as successful as last year’s star pupil, Kelly Palmer (55), from Garforth, who completed her Level 3 NVQ in BSL and was named regional ‘Learner of the Year’ at the

Another Top Gun for coHearentVision’s Interpreting Department

Bilingual Holly Jones is celebrating sign language success after reaching top tier status as a Member of the Register of Sign Language Interpreters (MRSLI) with leading deaf-blind charity, coHearentVision. Holly’s success is the latest example of the charity’s commitment to the investment and development of its staff. Having completed the compulsory part of a postgraduate MA course, which will see Holly graduate from the University of Leeds this December, signals that Holly has now achieved the official standard to become an MRSLI, which is the highest industry status for British sign

Tasty, fun-filled summer for Yorkshire’s deaf youngsters

School’s out and deaf youngsters across Yorkshire are set for a tasty, fun-filled summer holiday thanks to coHearentVision’s Summer Play Scheme. The region’s leading charity for deaf and blind people will be hosting a range of activities throughout the summer to keep deaf children and young people entertained until the start of the new academic year. coHearentVision will be providing exciting trips to key tourist and educational centres throughout Yorkshire and beyond, including EUREKA, the Royal Armouries, Cadbury’s World and Lightwater Valley. Workshops with urban art company, Suga Brown,

Charity Pamper Evening Helps Leeds Women Unwind

Ladies across the city are invited to be pampered at a Charity event in Leeds City Centre next week to help raise money for deaf and blind children in Yorkshire.Ladies across the city are invited to be pampered at a Charity event in Leeds City Centre next week. coHearentVision and the Leeds Deaf Children’s Society (LDCS) are hosting a night filled with glitz and glamour where ladies can relax and unwind whilst helping to raise funds for a good cause. This select pamper evening will take place on Wednesday 16th June 2010 at Centenary House, North Street, Leeds from 5pm – 10pm. Guests can

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