Funded Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) Course

Schedule

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

1 Wellington Rd N | Stockport, EN

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About this Event

Funded 8-week Intro to British Sign Language Course

This is a new 8-week course funded by Sector 3 in partnership with Walthew House, starting every Tuesday evening from Tuesday 28th April and will run until Tuesday 30th June, with a 2 week pause (Tuesday 19th May and Tuesday 26th May). Each session will be 2 hours long, starting at 6pm and finishing at 8pm.


As this 8-week course is funded, we are charging a £50 refundable cover fee. Once you have completed the course, the £50 will be refunded back to you. Please note, the total amount you will be refunded is £50 (we are unable to refund eventbrite fees).


Over the 8 weeks, the course will cover basic signs to be able to have a simple conversation with a person who signs. You will cover things like greetings, travel, weather, direction, events, animals, emotion, and anything else that comes up through the course.


Your course tutor will be June Battye, from Walthew House, who is Deaf herself with voice and has 30 years experience of teaching BSL Level 1 & 2


As this 8-week course is funded, we are charging a £50 refundable cover fee. Once you have completed the course, the £50 will be refunded back to you. Please note, the total amount you will be refunded is £50 (we are unable to refund eventbrite fees).


Refreshments such as tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.


** Please note, tickets are available strictly to volunteers and employees working for Voluntary, Community, Faith based groups, Social Enterprises and charitable organisations in Stockport. If you are not part of a VCFSE / charitable organisation then your ticket will be refunded. Please get in touch if you are not sure - [email protected] **


Accessibility

If there is anything we can do to help you feel more comfortable during your visit, please let us know.

The Sector 3 offices are on the ground floor with an accessible front entrance, but we can also meet you at the front door, provide ear plugs if you have auditory processing or sensory challenges, or take you to a quiet room before continuing with your visit.


Parking

The Merseyway / Redrock car park is the closest and most accessible car park.

Alternatively Warren Street car park (The Old Sainsburys) charge £6.50 for the whole day, if you're looking for a longer, cheaper option.


Ticket Charges

We will be charging a refundable fee of £50 (+eventbrite fees) per ticket. This will be refunded to you once you have completed the 8-week course. Please note, the total amount you will be refunded is £50 (we are unable to refund eventbrite fees).


About Walthew House

Walthew House is a local charity providing practical and emotional support for people in Stockport living with sight or hearing loss. The charity was founded in 1882 and is named after its founder John Walthew, a former Mayor of Stockport.

Today, we support 400+ local people each week through our range of services for both adults and young people. We rely on donations and fundraising to support our services.


About Sector 3

As Stockport’s charity infrastructure support organisation, Sector 3 offers Voluntary, Community, Faith-Based groups and Social Enterprises a multi-faceted suite of support, training, guidance and funding opportunities, enabling organisations to deliver social action on local priorities.


www.sector3sk.org

Twitter: @Sector3SK


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1 Wellington Rd N, 1 Wellington Road North, Stockport, United Kingdom

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