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Supporting Independence, One Call at a Time
There are moments in life where something simple becomes incredibly meaningful—not because of what you do, but because of what it enables someone else to do. Recently, I signed up to volunteer with Be My Eyes , a global app connecting blind and visually impaired people with sighted volunteers through live video calls. I wanted to give something back in a way that felt natural, flexible, and genuinely helpful. This week, I answered my very first call. The beauty of the app li
Helen Jane
4 hours ago2 min read


A Fond Farewell – And a Last Gift from the Signing Choir
As many of you know, the Signing Choir has now officially retired. It’s been a wonderful journey full of music, inclusion, and community,...
Helen Jane
May 1, 20251 min read


The choir is retiring after 15 years service
After 15 wonderful years, our signing choir will be retiring. This decision, though difficult, feels right given the challenges of...
Helen Jane
Nov 30, 20241 min read


A look back at life in 2022
Another year has gone by and whilst some things unfortunately stay the same there has been one major change for me…from TSLI to RSLI...
Helen Jane
Dec 31, 20222 min read


Santa Visits Deaf Club Children's Christmas Party
'Santa' and Helen returned to their local Deaf club this cold wintry weekend to deliver the Christmas gifts to the children of the...
Helen Jane
Dec 12, 20221 min read


A Nostalgic Look Back at 13 Years of the Signing Choir Through Helen's Eyes
The choir formerly known as Woolston Schools Signing Choir was set up in 2009 by Helen Andrews, who was then a teaching assistant at...
Helen Jane
Nov 30, 20229 min read


First Christmas Performance of 2022
We had the pleasure of starting off our Christmas season by performing at #NTSpekeHall. It's great to have the choir back together in...
Helen Jane
Nov 28, 20221 min read


Recognition
October 2022 Certificate for the choir's involvement with The Queen's Platinum Jubilee HM Queen Elizabeth II 1926 -2022
Helen Jane
Oct 17, 20221 min read


Independence and Feeling Safe
October 2022 Unfortunately, we are sometimes in life we are faced with difficult times and come into contact with some not nice people....
Helen Jane
Oct 17, 20221 min read


The Power of Technology
August 2022 More and more meetings and appointments are being conducted online. By purchasing a laptop for a Deaf gentleman broke down...
Helen Jane
Oct 17, 20221 min read


The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022
May 2022 We are currently working on a song for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Feel free to learn the signs and join in the events in your...
Helen Jane
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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