A Swindon charity celebrating its 30th anniversary is looking forward to supporting an additional 150 families this year after receiving a £1,500 donation.
Emily, secretary at Swindon & North Wiltshire Deaf Children’s Society, with her daughter, Katie, giving a deaf awareness book bag to her school, which they did for all primary’s in the Swindon area
The Swindon & North Wiltshire Deaf Children’s Society (SNWDCS) supports deaf and hearing-impaired children and their families. Established in 1993 by parents of deaf children, the society continues to be run by parent volunteers and is affiliated with the National Deaf Children’s Society.
“With fundraising becoming more challenging, donations play a vital role in sustaining our activities. While we’re affiliated with the National Deaf Children’s Society, we rely on local donations and support” said Josie Singleton, chair at SNWDCS. “This funding will make a huge difference and enable us to continue our vital work to advance education and promote deaf awareness in our communities.”
Louise Ware, sales director for Barratt David Wilson Homes South West which was behind the donation and the company currently building at Orchards Rise in Wichelstowe, added: “We’re proud to support SNWDCS – it delivers an essential resource for families in the Swindon and North Wiltshire area, providing vital support and creating a community where deaf children can thrive and reach their full potential.”
Looking ahead, SNWDCS has an exciting calendar of events planned for the 30th anniversary year including soft play parties for preschool and primary school children and social events for young people and parents plus a summer celebration at Lydiard Park in Swindon on Saturday 31 August. For more information about Swindon & North Wiltshire Deaf Children’s Society and their upcoming events, visit www.swindonandnorthwiltsdcs.org.
The Wichelstowe development is being built by Barratt Homes - building at Orchards View and - and David Wilson Homes, building at Orchards Rise, in partnership with Swindon Borough Council which will deliver 3,000 new homes over the next 20 years, along with new schools and community facilities. The 250-hectare site on the southern edge of Swindon will include extensive open spaces, nature conservation areas, playing pitches and allotments.
As part of this neighbourhood residents can enjoy 12km of new nature trails, play areas, 200 acres of open space and walks along the Wilts and Berks canal. Homes are within a 15-minute walk of M&S and Waitrose, PureGym and The Hall and Woodhouse restaurant. There’s also a range of schools for children of all ages within easy reach. Junction 16 of the M4 and Swindon train station are both within a ten-minute drive, providing easy access to Bristol and London.
For a virtual tour of Orchards Rise use the interactive map: https://siteplan.uk/DWH/Orchards-Rise/
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