GDA news Friendship Circle Summer Party On Tuesday 21st June guests from across the county came together for another of GDA's Friendship Circle social activities. The theme for our June gathering was 'Vintage Afternoon Tea' and thanks once again, to a wonderful team of volunteers from Ecclesiastical Insurance who came dressed up and 'wigged' especially, the afternoon had a swinging 50's feel. Food was provided by Yumma Cafe which led by deaf entrepreneur Yvonne Cobb, and guests were trea entertainment from a local singer. If you would like to join th Friendship Circle and come along to our popular social activ hear from you - it's free to join and being a Friend brings many benefits. Simply drop us a line on 01452 372999 or gemma.sills@gda.org.uk. Gloucestershire Business Show GDA was delighted to be part of this year's Gloucestershire Business Show held at Cheltenham Racecourse on 18th and 19th May. The show, which brings together businesses from across the county, was an opportunity for GDA to showcase its new Deaf Awareness training films. Working in partnership with other key Gloucestershire training providers, including Gloucestershire Enterprise Ltd and National Star College, we presented our training as part of the Training & Development Hub. GDA's Deaf Awareness Training has now expanded to include films as part of an e-learning package. This is cost effective as well as a convenient way for businesses to understand better how to make their services more accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. For more details please visit www.gda.learnupon.com or call 01452 372999. Building works As part of our continued commitment and need to improve our Colin Road facilities, the GDA building will be undergoing some additional building work during the week commencing the 25th July. Planned work includes: * Creating a separate meeting space at the end of the hall. The new room will be named the 'Honeyford Room' in memory of our dear colleague Barbara Honeyford who sadly passed away in 2014 * Creating a pedestrian walkway directly from Barnwood Road. * Resolve damp problem in the hall and Ruby Room. * Creating a safer main entrance, including installing a speed bump and painting in a pedestrian walkway. We will of course do our best to minimise disruption and thank you in advance for your understanding and tolerance during the week when the works are being carried out. If you have any questions regarding the building works please contact us at admin@gda.org.uk. 4 FREE HEARING-AID CLINICS AC
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