NEWSDESK 17.04.05

Welcome to the VEE-TV newsdesk, your weekly guide to all things Deaf!

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Grange Hill actress wanted
Wanna be in Grange Hill? If you're a female aged between 15 and 18 you could be in with a chance. The programme-makers are looking for a talented actress to play the part of a deaf character. You need to be quick though – the deadline is 19 April. Get the full details and find out how to apply here. http://www.grangehill.com/newcast.asp

Deaf Rave
The Deaf Rave Summer of Love date has changed to 6 August. It's at The Mass in Brixton, London. Tickets are on sale now.

SignHealth
SignHealth is a computer programme that doctors and nurses can use to help them communicate with deaf patients. Their interactive website has BSL features and is now available to GPs throughout the country. You can access the site until April 30 by entering these details: user name: signhealthdemo / password: sign98642

The Producers
How about a trip to the theatre? If you can get to London, tickets for captioned showings of The Producers are on sale now. The dates are the evening of 21 June and daytime on 22 June. More information about the theatre and buying tickets can be found at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane website.'

Subtitled cinemas
Cinemas throughout the UK have pledged to mark Deaf Awareness Week (May 2-8) by screening extra subtitled films. UCI has said that 14 of its cinemas will screen a subtitled film each day. You can help improve your access to local cinemas – find out how by visiting YourLocalCinema.com.

Swedish Youth Camp
Are you between 13-17 years old? Are you interested in going to the World Federation of the Deaf Junior Youth Camp in Sweden this summer? The BDA is looking for four people to attend the camp from July 8 to 17. It costs only £25 plus spending money. Closing date for applications is April 29.
Write to: Ian Glover, 103 Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1AX. Or e-mail to ianglover@centrefordeaf.org.uk
  
Deaf Awareness Week
Would you like to hold an event during Deaf Awareness Week (May 2-8) but don't know how to go about it? If you need any help with ideas then contact the UK Council on Deafness (UKCoD). When you've decided what you're going to do, they can help you publicise the event by adding it to their Events Diary. They'll send the Deaf Awareness Week logo for you to put on your publicity material too.

You can write to them at UKCoD, Westwood Park, Little Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4BS. Telephone on 01206 274 075. Text on 01206 274076. Fax on 01206 274077. Send e-mails to info@deafcouncil.org.uk

Talent fund
Channel 4, the BBC and actors centres are working together on a talent training fund for disabled actors that want to get on TV. You can find out more here or call BBC Recruitment on 0870 333 1330, quoting reference number 76463. All information is available in accessible format upon request.

Got an opinion?
With the general election looming on May 5, we'd love to hear from as many of you as possible about what policies would win your vote. Let us know what you think at comments@vee-tv.com.

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